Chemistry plays a pivotal role in our daily lives, influencing virtually every aspect of the world around us. At its core, chemistry is the study of matter and its properties, as well as the interactions and transformations it undergoes. This scientific discipline is essential for understanding the composition and behaviour of substances, enabling advancements in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and technology. Chemistry is the driving force behind pharmaceutical breakthroughs, allowing the development of life-saving drugs and treatments. It is also crucial in agriculture, contributing to the creation of fertilizers and pesticides that enhance crop yields and protect against pests. Moreover, chemistry is fundamental in designing and improving materials used in various industries, from manufacturing to electronics. In essence, the importance of chemistry lies in its ability to unravel the mysteries of the physical world and provide the knowledge necessary for innovation, sustainability, and the betterment of society as a whole.

DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY
The Department of Chemistry was established in the year in 2007 offering analytical chemistry as a specialized subject. It started another Post-Graduate program, General chemistry in the academic year 2012.
The department offers research program leading to Ph.D. in Chemistry (which includes organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical and analytical chemistry). All of the department's master's degree holders are now wellpositioned in reputable business or academic institutions.Six certificate programs are also available through the department, fa-cilitating further education that advances students' overall growth.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

ELIGIBILITY-CRITERIA
Candidates who have passed the three year B.Sc. degree examination of Mangalore University or any other University considered as equivalent thereto with Chemistry as optional/major/special subject with a minimum of 45% (40% for SC/ST/Category-I candidates) marks in the subject are eligible for the programme provided they have studied Physics and Mathematics as optional /major /special/minor/subsidiary subjects either at B.Sc. or at P.U.C./Higher Secondary level.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The department has been approved as research centre affiliated to Mangalore University. The following members are the research guides:

• Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ
• Dr Ronald Nazareth
• Dr Jyothi N Rao
• Dr Vinola Zeena Rodrigues
• Dr Divya N Shetty

EXTENSIVE TRAINING FOR NET/KSET
The department also provides live training classes for staff and students of our college in preparing for competitive examinations like NET/KSET/GATE. Regular classes will be held during the college hours to facilitate productive results.
 

CAMPUSRECRUITMENT
Reputed companies such as Apotex India Ltd, Syngene International, Biocon, Sequent Scientific, BASF India Pvt. Ltd., Cipla, Astra Geneca, AkzoNobel  have visited the College for campus placements.

SYLLABUS

M.Sc Chemistry Semester – I - Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical  Chemistry, Principles of Analytical Chemistry & Separation  Techniques, Bioorganic Chemistry, Computers for Chemists, Inorganic Chemistry Practicals – I, Organic chemistry Practicals – I, Physical chemistry Practicals – I, Seminar.

M.Sc Chemistry Semester – II - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Advanced Physical Chemistry, Molecular Symmetry and Molecular Spectroscopy, Chemistry of Biomolecules, Inorganic Chemistry Practicals – II, Organic Chemistry Practicals – II, Physical Chemistry Practicals – II, Optical Methods of Analysis, Seminar.

M.Sc Chemistry Semester – III - Organometallic, Bioinorganic and  Coordination Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Thermo- Analytical Methods, Molecular Spectroscopy, Medicinal Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry Practicals – III, Organic Chemistry Practicals – III, Physical Chemistry Practicals- III, Principles and Applications of Chemistry, Seminar.

M.Sc Chemistry Semester – IV - Organic Synthetic Methods, Radiation and Photochemistry, Chemistry of Polymers and Natural Products, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Practicals – IV, Project work, Solid state and Nano Chemistry, Optical Methods of Analysis, Seminar.

M.Sc Analytical Chemistry Semester I - Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical  Chemistry, Principles of Analytical Chemistry & Separation Techniques, Bioorganic Chemistry, Computers for Chemists – Practicals, Inorganic Chemistry - Practicals – I, Organic Chemistry Practicals – I, Physical Chemistry Practicals – I, Seminar

M.Sc Analytical Chemistry Semester II - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Advanced Physical Chemistry, Molecular Symmetry and Molecular      Spectroscopy, Chemistry of Biomolecules, Inorganic Chemistry Practicals – II, Organic Chemistry Practicals – II, Physical Chemistry Practicals – II, Coordination and Bioinorganic Chemistry, Seminar.

M.Sc Analytical Chemistry Semester III - Organometallic, Bioinorganic and  Coordination Chemistry, Electroanalytical Radiochemical and Thermoanalytical Techniques, Molecular Spectroscopy, Medicinal Chemistry, Analytical  Chemistry Practicals – I, Analytical  Chemistry Practicals – II, Polymer chemistry, Seminar.

M.Sc Analytical Chemistry Semester IV - Organic Synthetic Methods, Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis, Chemistry of Polymers and Natural Products, Analytical Chemistry Practicals – III, Project Work, Applied Analysis and Automation, Radiation and Photochemistry, Seminar.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI 
Dr Joel Cornelio, Post-Doctoral fellow, University of Birmingham,UK
Dr Marilyn Dmello, Post-Doctoral fellow, Germany
Dr Guruprakash, Senior Program Management expert-Germany
Dr Rakesh Prabhu, Post-Doctoral fellow, South Korea
Dr Nagendra Kulal, King Fahd University of Petroleum Minerals, Saudi Arabia
Mr Subrahmanya Prasad, Ph.D Scholar, BARC
Ms Soniya, Co-Founder of Papersens pvt Ltd,Yenepoya deemed to be University
Ms Merita Stanly,Assistant Manager-Federal Bank