Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry programme at UTAR provides students with a comprehensive understanding of chemistry, covering its fundamental principles, practical applications, and emerging interdisciplinary fields. Chemistry plays a vital role in bridging physical sciences with life and applied sciences, impacting industries such as biotechnology, environmental science, materials engineering, and energy production. This programme ensures students develop strong theoretical knowledge alongside practical laboratory skills, including experimental and instrumental techniques.

The curriculum encompasses organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry, while also incorporating modern fields like green chemistry, food chemistry, polymer chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) since 2013 and is recognized by the Institute Kimia Malaysia (IKM), allowing graduates to apply for IKM membership and pursue careers in various chemistry-related industries.

• STPM: A minimum of Grade C in 2 subjects.
• A-Level: A minimum of Grade D in 2 subjects.
• UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects.
• SAM: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 subjects.
• CPU: An average of 70% in 6 subjects.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points).
• Foundation in Science, UTAR: Minimum CGPA of 2.00.
• Matriculation / Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field: Minimum CGPA of 2.00.
• Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in the relevant field: Minimum CGPA of 2.00.
• Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

English Language Requirements for Admission:

• Malaysian Applicants (STPM / UEC / qualifications not fully conducted in English): - Credit in English at SPM level / Grade C in O-Level English / Grade B in UEC English
  - MUET Band 3 / IELTS Band 5.0 / TOEFL 40(iBT) / 7.5 (Essentials)
  - PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154 / 100 (OET) / ELS CIEP Level 107
  Exemption: A-Level/SAM/CPU or fully English-conducted qualifications must have a pass in English at SPM level / equivalent.
• Malaysian Applicants (who do not meet the above but have a pass in English at SPM level / equivalent): - Must complete the English Enhancement Programme and pass English Levels 7 & 8 before joining the Bachelor's degree programme.
• International Applicants: - Minimum IELTS Band 5.0 / MUET Band 3 / TOEFL 40(iBT) / 7.5 (Essentials)
  - PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154 / 100 (OET) / ELS CIEP Level 107 / equivalent
• Exemption: Applicants with fully English-conducted qualifications or from countries where English is the official language must have a pass in English at SPM level / equivalent.

     Year 1

• Analytical Chemistry I 
• Ancillary Statistics 
• Basic Chemistry 
• Calculus and Algebra 
• Chemistry Laboratory I 
• Chemistry Laboratory II 
• Co-Curriculum 
• Digital Technologies and Applications​
• Elective I 
• English for Science 
• Introduction to Sociology​
• MPU1* 
• National Language/Other Language 
• Organic Chemistry I 
• Physical Chemistry I 
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies 

      Year 2

• Applied Spectroscopy 
• Colloid and Surface Chemistry 
• Elective III 
• Environmental Chemistry 
• Industrial Chemistry 
• Industrial Training 
• Main Group Elements, Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry​
• MPU1** 
• Organic Chemistry II 
• Polymer Chemistry​

      Year 3

• Elective IV 
• Elective V 
• Food Chemistry 
• Green Chemistry 
• Natural Products Chemistry 
• Organometallic Chemistry 
• Physical Chemistry II​
• Project 

Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)

• Interpersonal Communication 
• Management Principles 
• Organisation and Human Resource 

Elective III - Choose 1 course(s)

• Basic Professional Writing 
• General Physics 
• Public Speaking and Oral Presentation

Elective IV - Choose 1 course(s)

• Entrepreneurship 
• Organisational Behaviour 

Elective V - Choose 1 course(s)

• Advanced Material Chemistry 
• Chemistry of Biomolecules 
• Introduction to Forensic Science 
• Nuclear Chemistry 
• Solid State and Nanochemistry 

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Tamil Language
• Introduction to Thai Language

MPU1* - Choose 1 course(s)

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 

MPU1** - Choose 1 course(s)

• Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

• Art, Craft, and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Business Plan Writing & Preparation
• Community Project
• Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
• Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
• Leadership and Teambuilding
• Managing Personal Finance
• Management of Martial Arts Activity
• Management of Sports Activity
• Music Performance
• Oral Communication
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
• Team Work and Collaborative Project
• Work Ethics and EQ