Overview
Industrial Chemistry is the branch of chemistry, which applies physical and chemical processes towards the transformation of natural materials and their derivatives to products that are of benefit to humanity. Science and technology drives industrialization and hence economic growth. It is therefore important to develop graduates capable of translating chemical knowledge and skills into industrial development.
This is a new program that the Department is introducing for the first time. Its introduction has been occasioned by the large number of our former Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry students together with others who intend to proceed to post-graduate level. In addition to the traditional chemistry areas, the course covers research methods, material science, waste management, project management and total quality management.
Structure
Course Structure and Duration
(i) The course shall be evaluated in terms of units; a course unit being defined as a series of 45 one-hour lecture equivalents. For this purpose a one 1-hour lecture is equivalent to one 2-hour tutorial or one 3-hour practical or any combination of these that may be recommended by the School Board and approved by Senate.
(ii) The course consists of coursework, continuous assessment, written examination and a research project.
(iii) The continuous assessment shall comprise tests, assignments, practicals in certain units and term papers.
(iv) The candidate shall be required to take 10 course units; 9 of which shall be core and 1 elective.
(v) In second year the candidate shall undertake a mandatory research and thesis equivalent to eight course units.
(vi) The course shall be covered in a minimum of four (4) and maximum of eight (8) semesters of 15 weeks each.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
(a) The common regulations for the Masters degrees in the School of Physical Sciences shall apply.
(b) In addition to meeting (a) above, candidates wishing to register for Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry must have any of the following:
(i) A degree of the University of Nairobi of at least Upper Second Class Honours in Industrial Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate.
(ii) A lower Second Class Honours Degree of the University of Nairobi in Industrial Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least two years relevant research/work experience
(iii) A pass degree of the University of Nairobi in Industrial Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least five years relevant research/work experience
Careers
The programme incorporates course units that links the learner with chemical engineering, chemical processing and entrepreneurship. It prepares learners for employment in the chemical and allied industries, Research & Development