UBSCHCHE-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

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A pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Chemistry and a pass at Intermediate Level at Grade C or better in either Physics or Pure Mathematics.

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The B.Sc.(Hons) focuses on a single area with a duration of three years. Students write a research-based dissertation or project in the final stages of their studies.

Applications for our February and October intakes have been officially open since the third week in November. You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

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The main aims of this programme are to help you develop a broad and balanced appreciation of the core areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry, as well as basic knowledge in macromolecular chemistry, colloids, solid-fluid and fluid-fluid interfaces, environmental chemistry, photochemistry and radiochemistry. You will possess knowledge and skills from which you can proceed to graduate employment or to further studies in chemistry or multi-disciplinary areas involving chemistry. By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge by carrying out a research-based dissertation. The Department of Science will also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a more diverse and holistic learning experience. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and skill-base from which you can proceed to graduate employment or to further your studies in chemistry or multi-disciplinary areas that involve chemistry.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BIO1523	An Introduction to Industrial Microbiology	4 ECTS
CHE1215	Methods of Chemical Calculations	6 ECTS
CHE1360	Principles of Organic Chemistry	6 ECTS	(NC)
CHE1700	Chemistry Practical 1	4 ECTS	(NC)
CHE1815	Research and Communication Skills for Chemists	5 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHE1340	Principles of Inorganic Chemistry	4 ECTS	(NC)
CHE1350	Principles of Analytical Chemistry	4 ECTS	(NC)
CHE1356	Principles and Industrial Applications of Chemical Metrology	5 ECTS
CHE1750	Health and Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory	2 ECTS
PHY1020	Basic Concepts in Physics 1	2 ECTS
SOR0210	Data Treatment and Probability	2 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BIO1060	Introductory Environmental Science	2 ECTS
CHE1216	Further Methods of Chemical Calculations	2 ECTS
CHE1330	Principles of Physical Chemistry	4 ECTS	(NC)
CHE1500	Fundamentals and Applications of Biological Chemistry 1	4 ECTS
PHY1030	Basic Concepts in Physics 2	2 ECTS
SOR0220	Elementary Statistical Theory	2 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year II: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHE2365	Organic Chemistry 2	5 ECTS	(NC)
CHE2375	Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics	5 ECTS	(NC)
CHE2510	Fundamentals and Applications of Biological Chemistry 2	4 ECTS
CHE3155	Chemistry of Main Group Elements	5 ECTS	(NC)
CHE3245	Separation Techniques and Analytical Chemistry	5 ECTS	(NC)
CPH3601	Introduction to Pharmacology for Chemistry Students	2 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHE2075	Introductory Environmental Chemistry	5 ECTS	(NC)
CHE2240	Spectroscopic Analysis and Instrumentation	4 ECTS	(NC)
CHE2364	Organic Spectroscopy	5 ECTS	(NC)
CHE2385	Chemistry of Co-ordination Compounds	5 ECTS	(NC)
CHE3135	Physical Chemistry of Liquids and Solutions	6 ECTS	(NC)
CHE3255	Organic Chemistry 3	5 ECTS	(NC)
CHE3505	Topics in Applied Chemistry	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year III: 60 ECTS credits


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHE3900	Dissertation in Chemistry	18 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHE3091	Organic Photochemistry	2 ECTS
CHE3390	Synthetic Organic Chemistry	6 ECTS
CHE3412	Chemistry of Polymers	4 ECTS
CHE3470	Environmental Chemistry	4 ECTS
CHE3820	Chemistry Placement	8 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHE3100	Statistical Mechanics and Molecular Modelling	5 ECTS
CHE3414	Catalysis	5 ECTS
CHE3461	Organometallic Chemistry and Structural Determination of Inorganic Materials	4 ECTS
CHE3480	Natural Products	4 ECTS

Requirement for successful completion of Year III: 60 ECTS creditsRequirement for the award of B.Sc.(Hons) in Chemistry: 180 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Science – B.Sc. and Bachelor of Science (Honours) – B.Sc.(Hons.) under the auspices of the Faculty of Science.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

recall and explain of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to the subject areas as identified above.
apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of both qualitative and quantitative problems in chemistry.
recognise and analyse problems and plan strategies for your solution.
handle chemical materials safely.
documented laboratory procedures involved in experimental work in organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry.
apply numerical and mathematical methods areas outside the field of study.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800

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As a graduate, you will have the necessary academic background for a chemistry career in industrial and teaching environments and will have fulfilled the requirements for postgraduate studies at Masters or Doctoral level in chemistry and related subjects.

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