Department of Chemistry
Graduate Program
Master of Chemistry (non-thesis)
The Master of Chemistry program is an initiative by the Commission on Higher Education Higher Education Development Project-Faculty Development Program (CHED HEDP-FDP) designed to improve the quality of Chemistry instruction in the tertiary level.
Students enrolled in this program on a full-time basis will be able to complete it in six semesters. The candidate must pass a written comprehensive examination upon completion of the required academic units. Pre-requisite undergraduate courses include General and Inorganic Chemistry (8 units), organic chemistry (8 units), analytical chemistry (5 units), and physical chemistry (5 units).
CHED offers scholarships for the program. Application forms may be downloaded from their website (
www.ched.gov.ph) or may be requested from the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences through (+63 32) 253 7193.
Master of Chemistry (M. Chem.) Program
This is a non–thesis coursework–based Master program that aims to provide a strong theoretical and practical foundation in advanced Chemistry without the typical emphasis on research leading to the publication of a thesis. The program caters to professionals who seek a graduate degree for career position advancement, increased competence in teaching or industrial settings, or other purposes related to the professional practice of Chemistry.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate pre–requisite is a B.S. Chemistry degree or its equivalent obtained from a recognized institution of higher learning. This undergraduate degree must fulfill the following minimum requirements:
- General and Inorganic Chemistry (8 units)
- Analytical Chemistry (5 units)
- Organic Chemistry (8 units)
- Physical Chemistry (5 units)
Program Requirements
Core Courses (27 units)
| Chem 201NT | Systematic Inorganic Chemistry |
| Chem 211NT | Theoretical Organic Chemistry |
| Chem 221NT | Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry |
| Chem 231NT | Methods of Chemical Analysis |
| Chem 231LNT | Methods of Chemical Analysis Laboratory |
| Chem 241NT | Advanced Biochemistry |
| Chem 251NT | Environmental Chemistry |
| Chem 261NT | Seminar in Chemistry |
| Res 201CNT | Elements of Research |
| ScEd 204CN | Teaching and Learning Strategies in Chemistry |
Elective Courses (5 x 3 units = 15 units)
| Chem 202NT | Structural Inorganic Chemistry |
| Chem 223NT | Quantum Chemistry |
| Chem 203NT | Chemistry of Selected Elements |
| Chem 232NT | Selected Topics in Chemical Analysis |
| Chem 204NT | Inorganic Preparations |
| Chem 233NT | Methods of Vitamin Assay |
| Chem 212NT | Physical Organic Chemistry |
| Chem 242NT | Chemistry of Proteins |
| Chem 213NT | Organic Reactions |
| Chem 243NT | Chemistry of Carbohydrates |
| Chem 214NT | Systematic Identification of Organic |
| Chem 244NT | Chemistry of Fats and Oils Compounds |
| Chem 245NT | Chemistry of Nucleic Acids |
| Chem 215NT | Advanced Organic Synthesis |
| Chem 246NT | Antibiotics |
| Chem 216NT | Bio–organic Chemistry |
| Chem 247NT | Enzymes |
| Chem 217NT | Polymer Chemistry |
| Chem 248NT | Chemistry of Natural Products |
| Chem 222NT | Chemical Kinetics |
Comprehensive Examination
The required comprehensive examination is to be taken after completion of the core and elective courses, with the exception of Res 201CNT and ScEd 204CN.
