Bachelor of Science · 16 Years / 4 Years

Scheme of Studies
BS Chemistry

Semester-wise Course Structure

Year 1Semester I

18Cr. Hrs

Code	Course Title	Cr (T-L)
CHEM-501	Fundamentals of Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-502	Principles of Biochemistry	3(2-1)
QRE-501	Quantitative Reasoning-I	3(3-0)
ICT-501	Applications of Information and Communication Technology	3(2-1)
ENG-501	Functional English	3(3-0)
NS-501	Natural Science (Pool of Natural Sciences)	3(2-1)

Year 1Semester II

17Cr. Hrs

Code	Course Title	Cr (T-L)
CHEM-503	Principles of Organic Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-504	Principles of Inorganic Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-505	Principles of Physical Chemistry	3(2-1)
QRE-502	Quantitative Reasoning-II	3(3-0)
PS-501	Pakistan Studies*	2(2-0)
ENG-502	Expository Writing*	3(3-0)

Year 2Semester III

18Cr. Hrs

Code	Course Title	Cr (T-L)
CHEM-506	Fuel Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-507	Principles of Analytical Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-508	Principles of Polymer Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-509	Introduction to Nano-chemistry	3(2-1)
ICP-501	Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan	2(2-0)
ISL-501 / ETH-501	Islamic Studies (Ethics for non-Muslim students)*	2(2-0)
AH-501	Arts & Humanities	2(2-0)

Year 2Semester IV

18Cr. Hrs

Code	Course Title	Cr (T-L)
CHEM-510	Forensic Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-511	Industrial Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-512	Environmental Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-513	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	3(2-1)
PSY-501	Introduction to Psychology (Pool of Social Sciences)	2(2-0)
CCE-501	Civics & Community Engagement	2(2-0)
EP-501	Entrepreneurship	2(2-0)

Year 3Semester V

18Cr. Hrs

Code	Course Title	Cr (T-L)
CHEM-601	Advanced Organic Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-602	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-603	Advanced Physical Chemistry	3(3-0)
CHEM-604	Advanced Analytical Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-605	Soil Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-606	Computational Chemistry	3(2-1)

Year 3Semester VI

18Cr. Hrs

Code	Course Title	Cr (T-L)
CHEM-607	Agricultural Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-6xx	Elective – I**	3
CHEM-6xx	Elective – II**	3
CHEM-608	Scientific Writing & Research Methods	3(3-0)
CHEM-609	Statistics for Chemists	3(3-0)
CHEM-614	Internship***	3

Year 4Semester VII

15Cr. Hrs

Code	Course Title	Cr (T-L)
CHEM-610	Chemical Safety & Risk Management	3(3-0)
CHEM-6xx	Elective – III**	3
CHEM-6xx	Elective – IV**	3
CHEM-6xx	Elective – V**	3
CHEM-611	Materials Science	3(2-1)

Year 4Semester VIII

15Cr. Hrs

Code	Course Title	Cr (T-L)
CHEM-6xx	Elective – VI**	3
CHEM-6xx	Elective – VII**	3
CHEM-612	Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry	3(2-1)
CHEM-613	Quality Control & Assurance	3(2-1)
CHEM-615	Capstone	3

Program RequirementBS Chemistry · Degree Total

137Credit Hours

Note: * For Muslim students only; non-Muslim students may opt Ethics. ** Electives (CHEM-6xx): the department offers any 7 courses from the general pool or a chosen specialization, per the HEC Chemistry Curriculum 2025. *** Internship (3 CH) is a mandatory degree requirement. Credit hours are shown as Total(Theory-Lab).