Academic programme
Associate of Science (Chemistry) [from 2024]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- Three (3) subjects (Grades A-E) at the GCE 'A' Level or Three (3) subjects (Grades I-III) at CAPE (both units I and II), one of which must be Chemistry.
- Mature age applicant (21 years and over) who has evidence of exposure to Chemistry and/or Integrated Science together with a pass at the UGEE.
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
- An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Chemistry) with a minimum Pass with Credit from Government Technical Institute (GTI).
- A minimum of five (5) subjects CSEC (Grades I-III) or five (5) subjects at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level (Grades A-C) inclusive of English A, Mathematics, Chemistry and one (1) other Science subject.
- A Diploma in Agriculture with a minimum Pass with Credit from the Guyana School of Agriculture
- Diploma or Associate Degree in Medical Technology.
- Associate Degree in Pharmacy.
- An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Chemistry) with a Pass, in addition to a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC (or equivalent), inclusive of Mathematics and a Science Subject.
- A Trained Teacher's Certificate with a specialization in Science and a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC or equivalent, inclusive of Mathematics and a Science subject.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for any Mandarin course. |
| CHM1103 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 | — |
| MTH1106 | Fundamental Mathematics I | 3 | — |
| PHY1104 | Fundamentals of Physics | 4 | — |
| CHM1104 | General Chemistry for Majors | 4 | — |
| BIO1102 | Introduction to the Biology and Ecology of Living Organisms | 3 | — |
| BIO1100 | Laboratory and Field Biology I | 1 | — |
| PHY1191 | Physics Laboratory I | 1 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for any Mandarin course. |
| MTH1207 | Fundamental Mathematics II | 3 | — |
| CHM1206 | Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 3 | — |
| CHM1205 | Introduction to Physical Chemistry | 3 | — |
| CHM1207 | Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 1 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH2101 | Calculus II | 4 | — |
| CHM2104 | Chemical Thermodynamics | 3 | — |
| CHM2105 | Classical Techniques of Analytical Chemistry | 3 | — |
| CHM2103 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 | — |
| BIO2108 | Laboratory & Field Biology - Molecular & Cell Biology | 1 | — |
| CHM2106 | Laboratory 4 - Inorganic Chemistry and Thermodynamics | 1 | — |
| CHM2107 | Laboratory 5 - Analytical Chemistry 1 | 1 | — |
| BIO2105 | Molecular and Cell Biology | 3 | — |
Semester 2
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO2205 | Biochemistry | 3 | — |
| ZZZ2201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose either one (1) UGC1201 or CSE1201 |
| ZZZ2202 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose from Humanities/Social Sciences (4 Credits) excluding MNG1200 or ECN1200. N.B.: Semester 1 Courses may be chosen provided there is space to carry the credits. |
| CHM2204 | Electrochemistry & Chemical Kinetics | 3 | — |
| BIO2208 | Laboratory & Field Biology - Biochemistry I | 1 | — |
| CHM2205 | Laboratory 6 - Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Kinetics | 1 | — |
| CHM2207 | Organic Chemistry I - Fundamental Mechanisms | 4 | — |