The Bachelor of Science is part of UBD’s Undergraduate GenNEXT Degree programmes offered from the Faculty of Science (FOS). Entry requirements are detailed here.
The core undergraduate modules for the GenNext Bachelor of Science major in Chemical Sciences contain basic, intermediate and advanced topics in analytical, environmental, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Students will attend lectures, tutorial, seminars and hands-on practical classes and their final year project. In addition to essential elements of a GenNEXT degree and laboratory skills, computing and IT skills are also incorporated in the undergraduate modules as employers increasingly prefer job applicants to be not only computer literate, but also capable of applying computer skills to modelling and simulation tasks. Nowadays, most laboratory instruments are also computerised and the ability to operate and understand the equipment will be part of these undergradmodules.
Assessment methods vary depending on the type of undergraduate modules taken and most of the undergraduate modules involve both coursework-based assessment (such as practical reports, assignments, tests and seminar) and examination.
Facilities
The Chemical Sciences section is ably equipped with modern scientific instrumentation to provide the students with hands-on experiences in using these instruments during practical classes and final year projects. These instruments include CHN analyser, GC-MS, HPLC, UF-HPLC, IC, FTIR, UV-Vis spectrometers, AAS, ICP-OES, Voltammetric analyzers, automated Kjedahl total protein analyzer, automated total fat analyzer, automated fiber analyzer, PCR, electrochemical analyzer, electrochemiluminescence analyzer, ELISA reader, fluoro-spectrometers and many more.
Careers
There are many career paths available to chemistry graduates. Chemistry graduates work in many different capacities from finance to sales in multinational companies such as Shell, TOTAL, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes; and in the government sector - in Health, Environment, Water Services, Fisheries and the Agriculture. Graduates may go on to study chemical engineering, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, or other advanced qualifications.
Many chemists work in research and development. They investigate the properties, composition, and structure of matter and the laws that govern the combination of elements and reactions of substances. This information is used to create new products and processes, or improve existing ones. Chemists also work in production and quality control in chemical manufacturing plants. They prepare instructions for plant workers, which specify ingredients, mixing times, and temperatures for each stage in the process. They monitor automated processes to ensure proper product yield, and they test samples to certify that the product meets industry and government standards.
Module information
- Major Module requirement for Chemistry: Not less than 72 MC, with at least 24 MC of the SC-4000 undergradmodules.
Module Code | Title | MC | Type | Semester | Instructors |
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SC-1211 | Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr. Tan Ai Ling Dr. Mohammad Mansoob Khan Dr. Mohammad Hilni bin Harun Sani Dr. Natasha Keasberry |
SC-1221 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | 4 | Major Core | August | Dr. Malai Haniti Sheikh Abd Hamid Dr. Nadeem S. Sheikh |
SC-1241 | Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr. Fairuzeta binti Hj Md Ja’afar Dr. Hartini bte Hj Mohd Yasin Dr. Siti Nurul Azian binti Zakaria |
SC-1281 | Computing Skills for Chemistry | 4 | Major Core | August | Dr. Jose Hernandez Santos Dr. Natasha Keasberry |
SC-2212 | Transition Metal Chemistry | 4 | Major Core | August | Dr. Tan Ai Ling Dr. Natasha Keasberry |
SC-2222 | Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry | 4 | Major Core | August | Dr. Malai Haniti Sheikh Abd Hamid Dr. Nadeem S. Sheikh |
SC-2224 | Carbonyl Chemistry and Organic Synthesis | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr. Malai Haniti Sheikh Abd Hamid Dr. Nadeem S. Sheikh |
SC-2242 | Chemical Thermodynamics and Applications | 4 | Major Core | August | Dr. Fairuzeta binti Hj Md Ja’afar Dr. Hartini bte Hj Mohd Yasin Dr. Siti Nurul Azian binti Zakaria Dr. Anwar Usman |
SC-2243 | Chemical Kinetics and Photochemistry | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr. Hartini bte Hj Mohd Yasin Dr Anwar Usman |
SC-2261 | Principles of Analytical Chemistry | 4 | Major Core | August | Dr. Lim Lee Hoon Dr. Jose Hernandez Santos Dr. Siti Nurul Azian binti Zakaria Dr. Hj Abdul Hanif bin DP Hj Mahadi |
SC-3213 | Organometallic Chemistry | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr. Mohammad Mansoob Khan Dr. Mohammad Hilni bin Harun Sani |
SC-3262 | Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr. Lim Lee Hoon Dr. Jose Hernandez Santos Dr. Siti Nurul Azian binti Zakaria Dr. Hj Abdul Hanif bin DP Hj Mahadi |
SC-4290 | Research Project | 8 | Major Core | August and January | all staff |
SC-4311 | Semiconductors as Photocatalysts | 2 | Major Option | August | Dr. Mohammad Mansoob Khan |
SC-4317 | Bio-Inorganic Chemistry | 2 | Major Option | January | Dr. Tan Ai Ling |
SC-4318 | Nuclear Chemistry and f-block elements | 2 | Major Option | January | Dr. Natasha Keasberry |
SC-4319 | Inorganic Materials Chemistry | 2 | Major Option | August | Dr. Mohammad Hilni bin Harun Sani |
SC-4325 | Reactive Intermediates in Organic Syntheses | 2 | Major Option | August | Dr. Malai Haniti Sheikh Abd Hamid Dr. Nadeem S. Sheikh |
SC-4327 | Bio-Organic Chemistry | 2 | Major Option | January | Dr. Malai Haniti Sheikh Abd Hamid Dr. Nadeem S. Sheikh |
SC-4328 | Selected Topics in Advanced Spectroscopy | 2 | Major Option | January | Dr. Anwar Usman |
SC-4330 | Synthesis and Reactions of Carbocylic Rings | 2 | Major Option | January | Dr. Malai Haniti Sheikh Abd Hamid Dr. Nadeem S. Sheikh |
SC-4345 | Equilibrium electrochemistry and ion transport | 2 | Major Option | August | Dr. Hartini bte Hj Mohd Yasin Dr Anwar Usman |
SC-4346 | Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy | 2 | Major Option | August | Dr. Anwar Usman |
SC-4347 | Surface Chemical Phenomena | 2 | Major Option | January | Dr. Anwar Usman |
SC-4363 | Modern Analytical Techniques | 2 | Major Option | August | Dr. Minhaz Uddin Ahmed |
SC-4365 | Environmental Chemistry | 4 | Major Option | August | Dr. Lim Lee Hoon Dr. Jose Hernandez Santos Dr. Mohammad Hilni bin Harun Sani |
SC-4366 | Food Chemistry and Chemical Analysis of Foods | 2 | Major Option | January | Dr. Lim Lee Hoon Dr. Jose Hernandez Santos Dr. Minhaz Uddin Ahmed |
SC-4368 | Biosensors, biochips and nanobiotechnology | 4 | Major Option | January | Dr. Lim Lee Hoon Dr. Minhaz Uddin Ahmed |
SC-1483 | Chemistry in Everyday Life | 4 | Breadth | January | Dr. Natasha Keasberry Dr. Mohammad Hilni bin Harun Sani Dr. Siti Nurul Azian binti Zakaria |
SC-2401 | Chemistry of the Environment | 4 | Breadth | August | Dr. Lim Lee Hoon Dr. Jose Hernandez Santos Dr. Hj Abdul Hanif bin DP Hj Mahadi |
SC-2402 | Biomarkers, Diseases and Diagnostics | 4 | Breadth | August | Dr. Minhaz Uddin Ahmed Dr. Noor Faizah binti Mohd Naim |