Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry program provides students with a strong foundation in chemical principles and practical laboratory skills. The program emphasises the application of chemistry to real-world problems in industry, health, environmental management, and research. Through a balanced blend of theory, hands-on experimentation, and analytical training, graduates are well prepared for professional practice or further study in chemistry and related fields.
In the first year; General Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Language are studied. Second Year Applied Chemistry have a major emphasis on further chemistry; Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry are emphasized. Students also take up courses in Mathematics, Language, and Applications of Computing. There is a greater specialization in the final two years with emphasis on analytical methods and techniques which require students to spend much time in laboratories and instrumental laboratories acquiring skills essential for an experimental science. In the fourth year, the course includes Advance Chemistry topics in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry.
The Applied Chemistry Degree program aims to train and equip Applied Chemists with knowledge and skills to solve chemistry related industrial problems, and also translate science into innovations and business opportunities with locally available untapped resources. Applied Chemistry graduate, will be able to analyze minerals, pollutants, drinking water, soil, food and industrial products. The main differences between applied chemistry courses at PNGUoT and pure chemistry courses taught at UPNG are that the applied courses are non-elective, relatively more intense and prepare students for employment challenges.
Course Overview
* 4 years full time
* On Campus (Taraka)
* Available to domestic students
* Start Year Intake – February
Applied Chemistry:
i) Grade 12 School Leavers: STAT_P Test Score, Minimum of B grades in chemistry, Maths A plus B grades in either
physics or biology and B grades in either Language and Literature or Applied English.
ii) All non school leavers: minimum requirements are as for school leaver except that upon acceptance with the minimum requirement non school leavers will do entry exams instead of STAT-P test.
iii) Diploma Certificate from Polytechnical Institute with Credit grades in science related subjects are required to do entry exams before entry.
iv) Diploma from other universities will be selected on case-by-case basis in line with the university’s admission policy.
Chemistry is taught to students from Agriculture, Forestry and Applied Physics departments.
Chemistry was also offered during the university vacation period as a component of the University’s Adult Matriculation program.
At the end of third year of study, the Applied Chemistry students undertake industrial training with industries and organizations that are relevant to their area of study.
In the final year, a research project is undertaken with the supervision of an academic staff member. This research project is an opportunity for the student to use the knowledge and skills from their previous subjects and apply these to a small research project that will in many ways reflect the situation that they will encounter in their future employment.
Some final year research projects are targeted towards solving both community and industry needs. Joint industry-department research activities have seen some adaptable innovative solutions to address problems both in the industry as well as community.
Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| CD 111 – Development Practice & Sustainability | CH 112 – Introduction to Applied Chemistry |
| CH 111 – Foundation Chemistry | FR 123 – Biology (Plants and Animals) |
| MA 115 – Mathematics I AS (Applied Sciences) | MA 125 – Mathematics II AS (Applied Sciences) |
| PH 112 – Physics for Applied Sciences I | PH 121 – Physics for Applied Sciences II |
Semester 1 CH 211 – Applied Physical Chemistry | Semester 2 CH 221 –Advanced Physical Chemistry |
| CH 212 – Applied Inorganic Chemistry | CH 222 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
| CH 213 – Applied Organic Chemistry | CH 223 – Advanced Organic Chemistry |
| CS 113 – Introduction to ICT | CH 224 – Analytical Chemistry I |
Semester 1 CH 312 – Geochemistry/Mineral Technology | Semester 2 CH 321 – Medicinal Chemistry & Natural Products |
| CH 313 – Instrumental Analysis | CH 322 – Industrial Organic Chemistry |
| CH 314 – Advanced Analytical Chemistry | CH 323 – Advanced Instrumental Analysis |
| MP 311 – Hydrometallurgy | CH 324 – Environmental Chemistry I |
*CH 400 – Industrial Training
Semester 1 CH 411 – Research Project I | Semester 2 CH 421 – Research Project II |
| CH 412 – Industrial Organic Chemistry | CH 422 – Organometallic Compounds & Nano Technology |
| CH 413 – Petroleum Chemistry | CH 423 – Food Chemistry & Analysis |
| BM 111 – Introduction to Business Management | CH 424 – Environmental Chemistry II |