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Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry

The B.Sc. Applied Chemistry is a four year degree program designed such that the graduating candidates will acquire the following skills. The Graduate will be able to: explore the boundary of knowledge in modern chemistry, both through study and discussion of research, literature review and researcher, Use, evaluate, and apply a variety of teaching and learning methods, including developing ability to learn independently, Appreciate and relate the impact of Chemistry in the modern world, particularly as used in the modern pharmaceutical industry, Demonstrate the ability to write, conduct and analyse scientific data from a research project and critically discuss the results in appropriate scientific formats, apply creativity in the solution of problems, apply professional judgment to balance risks, costs, benefits, safety, reliability and environmental impact in relation to aspects of Chemistry, have the ability to analyze critically experimental results and determine their strength and validity, propose and apply creative solutions to chemical and related problems.

Admission Requirements

For admission into the Applied Chemistry degree programme, a minimum of two principal passes in Chemistry and Biology at Secondary School Advanced level is needed from any of the A-level combination

Government sponsored students are selected by the Rwanda National Examinations Council. Privately sponsored students should apply directly to the Institute's office of the Registrar

Information on fees and other admission requirements can be obtained from the Registrar using contacts below:

The Registrar,
Kigali Institute of Science and Technology,
Avenue de l'Armée, P.O. Box 3900, Kigali, Rwanda.
Tel: +2502 574698, Fax: +2502571925
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Year 1: Languages ( English / French), General Physics I, Computer literacy, Foundation skills, General Chemistry, Languages ( English / French), General Physics I, Analytical I, General Biology, Organic Chemistry I, Analytical chemistry II, Computer programming, Mathematics II, General Physics II, Cell biology

Year 2: Mathematics, Inorganic chemistry I, Organic chemistry II, Physical chemistry I, Probability/statistics, Inorganic chemistry II, Organic chemistry III, Physical chemistry II, Bioinorganic Chemistry.

Year 3:

Biochemistry Option. Organic chemistry IV, Biomolecules, Analytical instrumentation, Physical chemistry III, Cell and its environment, Basic metabolism, Organic chemistry V, Industrial chemistry I, Advanced metabolism, Protein and Enzymes.

Environmental Option. Organic chemistry IV, Biomolecules,Analytical instrumentation, Physical chemistry III, Atmospheric chemistry, Natural water and its treatment, Organic chemistry V, Industrial chemistry I, Soil chemistry, Solid waste treatment,

Year 4:

Biochemistry Option. Organic chemistry V1, Industrial chemistry II, Proteins and enzymes II, DNA Chemistry, Industrial attachment Project

Environmental Option. Organic chemistry V1, Industrial chemistry II, Air pollution, Water pollution and wastewater treatment, Industrial attachment, Project.