A student is eligible to join the course if they have completed a course equivalent to 10+2, or pre-university in any group with an overall percentage of 40%, including languages.
Course Overview
The Master of Science in Chemistry is a 2-year (4 Semester) regular programme offered under the University of Madras. It is designed to provide advanced knowledge and practical skills in various branches of chemistry. This program combines theoretical insights with hands-on laboratory experience, preparing students for careers in research, academia, and industries related to chemistry.
Program Outcomes
Advanced Chemical Knowledge: Attain a deep understanding of advanced concepts, theories, and principles in various branches of chemistry.
Laboratory Techniques: Develop advanced practical skills in laboratory techniques, instrumental methods, and experimental design.
Research Skills: Acquire proficiency in research methodologies, experimental design, and scientific investigation.
Critical Thinking: Foster critical thinking and analytical skills for problem-solving in diverse chemical scenarios.
Communication Skills: Enhance communication skills to effectively convey scientific ideas through oral and written presentations.
Faculty
Dr. S. P. Ravikumar
Assistant Professor
Ms. I .Karthika
Assistant Professor
Dr. J. Vijayalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Ms. R. Suguna
Assistant Professor
Mr. M. Narmadha
Assistant Professor
Ms. S. Keerthana
Assistant Professor
Dr. G. S. Dhviva
Assistant Professor
Dr. V. Varalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Dr. C. Babu
Assistant Professor
Ms. K.Mathumathi
Assistant Professor
Mr. A. B. Adithya
Assistant Professor
Ms. R. Nithya
Assistant Professor
Career Prospects
Research Scientist: Contribute to scientific advancements by conducting cutting-edge research in chemistry.
Academician: Pursue a career in academia, teaching chemistry at the university level.
Chemical Analyst: Work in industries analyzing and interpreting chemical data to support production processes.
Quality Control Specialist: Ensure the quality of products in industries by implementing quality control measures.
Environmental Chemist: Address environmental concerns by studying and mitigating the impact of chemical processes on ecosystems.
Fee Structure
The Post Graduate programme follows the semester pattern with 2 semesters per year. The Fees structure of the programme is as per the Government Norms.
Professor Dr S. Panneerselvam, former National Fellow, Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, and former Professor and Head, Departmnent of Philosophy, University of Maders, has thirty-five years of postgraduate teaching and research experience. He has authored/edited nineteen books, in addition to more than 100 research papers in leading philosophical journals and anthologies of global repute. Also, he has preseated papers in more than 300 national and international conferences.
Besides this, Dr Panneerselvam has organized fifty national and international conferences and seminars as director and coordinator. His fields of specialization include Indian Philosophical Traditions, Inter-cultural Philosophy, Postmodern Hermeneutics, Contemporary Continental Philosophy and Tamil Philosophical Tradition. He is a member of Board of Directors of the Asian Network for Comparative Studies on Mind, Chung-Ang University, South Korea, and a member of the editorial committee for the joumnal, Bio-Cosmology-Neo-Aristotelism, Novgorod State University, Russia. He has been a Visiting Professor of the American University of Sovereign Nation, USA and also at Kumamoto University, Japan.
Presently, Dr Panneerselvam is the General Secretary of the Indian Philosophical Congsess. He is also a Member of the Academic Committee, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Simla, and Member of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi. He is also the Ombudsperson for the Grievance Redressal Cell of Agurchand Manmull Jain College since he academic year 2022-2023.