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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2024/2025)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Chemistry) (7204)
DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry
FacultyFaculty of Natural Sciences
Admission CriteriaThree (3) subjects (Grades A-E) at the GCE 'A' Level OR three (3) subjects (Grades I - III) at CAPE (both units I and II), and one of which must be Chemistry.
OR
An Associate Degree in Education with a specialization in Science and a minimum of 3 subjects at CSEC or equivalent inclusive of Mathematics and a Science subject. (Note: Agriculture Science (double award) is accepted as a science subject. Food and Nutrition is NOT accepted as a science subject.)
OR
An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Chemistry) with a minimum Pass with Credit from the Government Technical Institute.
OR
A minimum of 6 subjects CSEC (Grades I-III) OR 6 subjects at GCE 'O' Level (Grades A-C) at no more than two sittings inclusive of English A, Mathematics, Chemistry and one other Science subject. (Note: Agriculture Science (double award) is accepted as a science subject. Food and Nutrition is NOT accepted as a science subject.)
OR
A minimum of 5 subjects GSEC (Grades I - III) OR 5 subjects at GCE 'O" Level (Grades A-C) at one sitting inclusive of English A, Mathematics, Chemistry and one other science subject. (Note: Agriculture Science (double award) is accepted as a science subject. Food and Nutrition is NOT accepted as a science subject.)
OR
A Diploma in Agriculture with a minimum pass with credit from the Guyana School of Agriculture.
OR
A Diploma or Associate Degree in Medical Technology.
OR
An Associate Degree in Pharmacy.
OR
An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Chemistry) with a pass, in addition to a minimum of 3 subjects at CSEC (or equivalent), inclusive of Mathematics and a Science subject. (Note: Agriculture Science (double award) is accepted as a science subject. Food and Nutrition is NOT accepted as a science subject.)
OR
A Trained Teacher's Certificate with a specialization in Science and a minimum of 3 subject at CSEC or equivalent inclusive of Mathematics and a Science subject. (Note: Agriculture Science (double award) is accepted as a science subject. Food and Nutrition is NOT accepted as a science subject).
OR
An Associate Degree in Chemistry from the University of Guyana.
OR
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
OR
Mature age applicant (21 years and over) who has evidence of exposure to Chemistry and/or Integrated Science together with a pass at the UGEE.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Slot for Chinese Course
BIO1100 Laboratory and Field Biology I Online 1
BIO1102 Introduction to the Biology and Ecology of Living Organisms Online 3
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
CHM1104 General Chemistry for Majors In Class 4 CHM1104 replaces CHM1102 ONLY for the Chemistry Majors with effect from academic year 2024/2025
MTH1106 Fundamental Mathematics I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
PHY1104 Fundamentals of Physics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
PHY1191 Physics Laboratory I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Slot for Chinese course
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
MTH1207 Fundamental Mathematics II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO2105 Molecular and Cell Biology Online 3
BIO2108 Laboratory & Field Biology - Molecular & Cell Biology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
CHM2103 Inorganic Chemistry I In Class 3
CHM2104 Chemical Thermodynamics In Class 3
CHM2105 Classical Techniques of Analytical Chemistry In Class 3
CHM2106 Laboratory 4 - Inorganic Chemistry and Thermodynamics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
CHM2107 Laboratory 5 - Analytical Chemistry 1 In Class 1
MTH2101 Calculus II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO2205 Biochemistry Online 3
BIO2208 Laboratory & Field Biology - Biochemistry I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
CHM2203 Organic Chemistry I Online 3
CHM2204 Electrochemistry & Chemical Kinetics In Class 3
CHM2205 Laboratory 6 - Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Kinetics In Class 1
CHM2207 Organic Chemistry I - Fundamental Mechanisms In Class 4 CHM2207 replaces CHM2203 with effect from academic year 2024/2025
ZZZ2201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose UGC1201 or CSE1201
ZZZ2202 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose from Humanities/Social Sciences (4 Credits) excluding MNG1200 or ECN1200

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA3101 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Course slot to be used for any additional course after consultation with the Head of Department.
BIO3110 Biochemistry II In Class 3
CHM3104 Inorganic Chemistry II In Class 3
CHM3105 Physical Chemistry II - Quantum Chemistry & Introduction to Chemical Spectroscopy In Class 3
CHM3106 Food Chemistry I In Class 4
CHM3107 Organic Chemistry II In Class 3
CHM3108 Chemistry Laboratory VII In Class 1
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AGR3204 Experimental Design and Research Methods in Biological Sciences. Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
CHM3204 Introduction to Instrumental Analytical Techniques Not Specified 3
CHM3205 Spectroscopic Techniques for Determination of Molecular Structure In Class 3
CHM3207 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory In Class 2
CHM3208 Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopic Instrumental Analytical Techniques In Class 3 CHM3208 replaces CHM3204 with effect from academic year 2024/2025
MNG1200 Business & Management Environment Online 4
WWW3201 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 With effect from 2024/2025, choose either one (1): CHM3206 OR CHM3209 or CHM3210

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM4104 Organic Chemistry III - Special Topics In Class 3
CHM4105 Instrumentation and Instrumental Methods in Chemical Analysis Not Specified 4
CHM4109 Advanced Analytical Techniques Not Specified 1
CHM4111 Advanced Instrumentation In Class 4 CHM4111 replaces CHM4105 with effect from academic year 2024/2025
CHM4112 Advanced and Applied Analytical Techniques In Class 2 CHM4112 replaces CHM4109 and CHM4205 with effect from academic year 2024/2025
ENV3108 Environmental Chemistry I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
XXX4101 Elective (2 credits) Not Specified 2 Choose either one (1): CHM4110 OR CHM4120
YYY4101 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose one (1) of the following: CHM4106, CHM4107 OR CHM4108
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4205 Additional Course (3 Credits) Not Specified 3 Use this clot to complete any additional course after consulting with your Head of Department.
CHM4201 Inorganic Chemistry III In Class 3
CHM4205 Applied Chemistry Laboratory I Not Specified 1
ECN1200 Introductory Macro-Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
YYY4201 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose one (1) of the following: CHM4202, CHM4204 OR ENV3207
ZZZ4201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose either one (1): CHM4200 OR CHM4220

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711