Overview
Industrial Chemistry is the branch of chemistry, which applies physical and chemical 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.
In addition to the traditional chemistry areas, the course covers research methods, material science, waste management, project management and total quality management.
Structure
(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
The common regulations for the Masters degrees in the School of Physical Sciences shall apply
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 an Upper Second Class Honours in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate
ii) A lower Second Class honours degree of the University of Nairobi in 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 Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least five years relevant research/work experience
Careers
It prepares learners for employment in the chemical and allied industries, Research Scientist e.t.c
Fees and Funding
