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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameAssociate of Science (Chemistry) (7103)
DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry
FacultyFaculty of Natural Sciences
Admission CriteriaThree (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.
OR
An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Chemistry) with a minimum Pass with Credit from Government Technical Institute (GTI).
OR
A minimum of five (5) subjects CSEC (Grades I-III) or five (5) subjects at GCE 'O' Level (Grades A-C) inclusive of English A, Mathematics, Chemistry and one (1) other Science subject.
OR
A Diploma in Agriculture with a minimum Pass with Credit from the Guyana School of Agriculture
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Diploma or Associate Degree in Medical Technology.
OR
Associate Degree in Pharmacy.
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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.
OR
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.
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Associate Degree in Education with a specialization in Science and a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC or equivalent, inclusive of Mathematics and a Science subject.
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Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
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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.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO1100 Laboratory and Field Biology I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
BIO1102 Introduction to the Biology and Ecology of Living Organisms Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I In Class 1
MTH1106 Fundamental Mathematics I Online 3
PHY1104 Fundamentals of Physics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
PHY1191 Physics Laboratory I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry In Class 1
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MTH1207 Fundamental Mathematics II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO2100 Laboratory and Field Biology III Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
BIO2105 Molecular and Cell Biology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO2108 Laboratory & Field Biology - Molecular & Cell Biology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1 This course replaces BIO2100 with effect from academic year 2018/2019
CHM2103 Inorganic Chemistry I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM2104 Chemical Thermodynamics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM2105 Classical Techniques of Analytical Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM2106 Laboratory 4 - Inorganic Chemistry and Thermodynamics In Class 1
CHM2107 Laboratory 5 - Analytical Chemistry 1 In Class 1
MTH2101 Calculus II Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO2200 Laboratory & Field Biology IV Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
BIO2205 Biochemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO2208 Laboratory & Field Biology - Biochemistry I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1 This course replaces BIO2200 and BIO2210 with effect from academic year 2018/2019.
BIO2210 Biochemistry I-Introduction to Biochemistry Not Specified 4 BIO2205 and BIO2200 revert to BIO2210 as at May, 2018 Academic Board. Please consult with your Head of Department before registering for this course.
CHM2203 Organic Chemistry I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM2204 Electrochemistry & Chemical Kinetics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM2205 Laboratory 6 - Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Kinetics In Class 1
ZZZ2201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose UGC1201 or CSE1201
ZZZ2202 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose from Humanities/Social Sciences (4 Credit) excluding MNG1200 or ECN1200

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711