PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry has been planned for students preparing for professional work in Chemistry and other related fields and who plan to pursue graduate studies in Chemistry. Students are required to take one or more lecture and laboratory courses in all of the core areas (Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, and Analytical Chemistry). The curriculum of the BSc in Chemistry program is aligned with the guidelines set forth by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The program is structured to be in compliance with the first cycle of the “Bologna process”, adopted by the Republic of Kazakhstan, where students are required to spend between 1500-1800 hour workload per academic year. Furthermore, students will have unique opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research projects allowing them to gain experience in teamwork aimed at solving challenging problems. Apart from teaching essential lab skills, research-based learning will prepare students for graduate programs and/or employment in industry or academia by developing critical thinking, independence in planning and conducting experiments, and analyzing experimental data.

CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS STARTING AY 2020-2021

For students who want to minor in Chemistry

For non-Chemistry major students intending to declare a minor in Chemistry are required to complete the following minor-required courses worth 48 ECTS:

• General Chemistry I and II
• Organic Chemistry I and II
• Quantitative Chemical Analysis
• Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry I or Biochemistry I

For the sample curriculum schedule for students entering AY 2020-2021 and beyond, please click this link.

For more inquires regarding the B.Sc. in Chemistry Program, please contact Dr. Haiyan Fan, the Bachelor's program director.

In the case of general inquires, contact Prof. Vesselin Paunov, the department chair.