B.Sc. (Honours)

The B.Sc. (Honours) degree of the Faculty of Science is a 4 year full-time course in two science subjects.  There are a number of subject combinations that a student can chose to take.  Chemistry has been combined with Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science.  The most popular combination in this respect has been Chemistry and Biology.

The Chemistry course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the facts and concepts on which modern chemistry is based, and to train them in experimental and problem-solving techniques and in the logical application of scientific methods, as well as giving them an introduction to recent research and developments in particular areas of Chemistry.

The study units offered by the Department of Chemistry for the B.Sc. (Hons) programme are listed and documented as PDFs in the Chemistry Study Units Section of the Faculty of Science website.

The entry requirements for the B.Sc. (Hons) course are normally the general entry requirements of the university for a first degree course (Matsec certificate grade C) and there are special course requirements for those applying to do Chemistry as one of their main subjects.  These are A-Level grade C in Chemistry and a C in Intermediate Physics. 

For further details see the regulations on the Faculty of Science website or contact our department.

M.Sc.

The Department of Chemistry offers prospective students in possession of the degree of the B.Sc. (Honours) a course of studies leading to an M.Sc. degree through research only (Dissertation Mode of Study).  The course shall normally extend over a period of twelve calendar months of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.

The Faculty Board will appoint a Panel of Supervision (which would include the supervisor) for each student. This panel shall follow, as it deems fit, the progress of the student through the course. Students will be required to report to their supervisors as requested.

Prospective students who are eligible for this course will be accepted only if a full-time member of staff of the Department will be willing to act as their supervisor. Applications must include a provisional title for the dissertation, a 300-word proposal and a supporting statement by a member of the Department who has agreed to supervise the research project.

The student will be required to write a dissertation based on work of an advanced nature performed during the course, and to present the findings and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The student will also be required to defend his/her work during a viva-voce examination.

He or she will also be assigned a seminar. This will usually involve a literature review of a topic selected for the student by the Panel of Supervision. The student will then make an oral presentation to an audience generally consisting of members of the faculty and students. He/she will be required to answer questions posed by the audience and shall previously have submitted an abstract describing the content of the seminar.

Students who are in possession of the B.Sc. ordinary degree (or equivalent) may be allowed to register for the M.Sc. degree course only after completely successfully a Preparatory Course of higher level study units indicated by the Department of Chemistry:
 

For further details see the regulations on the Faculty of Science website contact our department.

PGDip in Applied Chemistry

Overview
This course was planned in response to a request from local industry, and will provide students with an overview of the pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on the R&D process, regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical process technology, good scientific practice and the role of the Qualified Person (QP). The latter are key personnel within the industry since the holder of a manufacturing licence for medicinal products must nominate one or more QP’s who are responsible for the implementation of a quality system which will enable them to certify, prior to release within the European Community, the quality, safety and efficacy of each batch of manufactured medicinal product. Thus, the course is mainly designed for all people aiming for, or holding, a key position at pharmaceutical
manufacturing firms and service providers within the health sector, whether related to quality, regulatory affairs, production or product development. The ultimate objective is to ensure that there is a broad and mutual understanding throughout the organization with regards to Good Practice in day-to-day operations, and to improve the understanding of the responsibilities that a Qualified Person (QP) should focus on in ensuring the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products. The course will thus enable students either to continue their professional development or to prepare themselves more effectively in approaching the Qualified Person eligibility interview held by the competent authorities prior to accepting an individual’s nomination as QP.

Eligibility
Candidates with a degree in science with Chemistry as a main area of study obtained with second class honours or better, a degree in pharmacy obtained with second class honours or better, or a degree in a related area (as determined by the Board of the Faculty of Science) obtained with second class honours or better are eligible to apply. The maximum number of applicants that may be allowed to register for the Course shall be announced at the time of the call for applications. If necessary, applicants will be selected after an interview by the Board of Studies.

Course Content
The course will be taught on a part-time basis over a period of two years, taking into account availability of both students and lecturers. The course consists of a total of 10 study units to which 60 ECTS credits have been assigned. Course delivery will involve lectures, seminars, practical units and site visits. Students will also be expected to complete a project as part of the course requirements. An overview of teh study units can be downloaded from here.

Fees
The total cost of the course is of LM3500 tuition fees and LM500 in bench fees, payable up front or in two installments. The cost for a single study-unit registration is LM400.

For further details see the regulations on the Faculty of Science website contact our department.