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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2025/2026

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry is the largest in the Faculty of Science, starting in the
1959/1960 academic year. It is one of the faculty's oldest departments and the first in
Malaysia to receive the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK accreditation for its BSc
(Chemistry) and BSc (Applied Chemistry) programs since August 2012.

One objective is to provide excellence in chemical education and research. Students
develop critical, creative, and innovative thinking. The Department proudly produces
highly regarded graduates who are sought after in the job market.

Currently, the Department has 56 academic staff, including several from abroad and
one Emeritus Professor. Aside from teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate
levels, they conduct quality research in fundamental and applied chemistry. Despite
diverse research interests, they share a common approach to solving chemical issues
and developing expertise.

In addition to the undergraduate programme, the Department offers MSc by research
and coursework, and PhD programmes, producing many MSc and PhD graduates
who hold high positions in government and private organizations locally and
internationally.

Accreditation Information

This programme is accredited under the Malaysian Qualifications Framework
(MQF) and recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

To verify the programme’s accreditation status, please scan the QR code below or
visit the MQA official website.

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