Master of Science or MSc Chemistry is a two year program. This degree is based on semester systems. This degree consists of four semesters. This Program is of Tribhuvan University, which have 60 credit hours in total. During the first two semesters, all the student have to study one general stream but in the third semester the area of specialization is chosen. In third semester, out of three streams; physical, organic and inorganic chemistry, students have to choose one of them. Moreover, in the third semester among many elective subjects, students have to choose and study any one of those available subjects provided by the college as per the syllabus of Tribhuvan University.
MSc Chemistry like MSc Physics has very important role in the development of modern science and technology. Study of matter, its atom, molecule, compounds, bonds, chemical reaction is the subject matter. From development of medicines to chemicals, from nuclear plant to thermal plant, from earth to atmosphere, from oxygen we breathe to carbon dioxide, there are no aspects which chemistry does not deal. Chemistry works as the bridge between different subjects of natural science.
Master of science in Chemistry is a globally recognized degree, students have wide range of opportunities in gaining knowledge about the several issues which are very important in today's world. Graduates can find very worthy and exciting jobs. Graduates can work in many fields such as industry, research centers, government organizations and teaching profession as well. MSc in Chemistry Graduates can also work at universities, exploration institutes, laboratory, etc. They can work as product managers, laboratory managers, colleges and high school teacher etc. Moreover, the demand of graduates from this degree is also high in hospitals and in pharmacy. Not only this, various firms working in the field of chemicals and fertilizer hire consultant where the chemist can work.
MSc in chemistry gives solid foundation for those who are willing to get enrolled in PhD and other higher research oriented programs. The demand of Master of Science in chemistry graduates is very high in developed countries where graduates have opportunity to work in respectable position and earn decent salary.