M.Sc. Chemistry – Best Deemed University in Chennai

Vision

The Vision of the Department is to enhance our reputation as a world-class teaching and research institution reputed for its innovation, excellence and discovery, and to attract best students and staff worldwide.

Mission

To actively promote and preserve higher values and ethics in education and research and will pursue excellence in all these areas
To undertake research in emerging areas of Chemical Sciences & Nanotechnology and transform the findings for the benefit of society

Program Educational Objectives

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

PEO 1: Postgraduate will have significant opportunities in various service domains at National and International level, and can work as scientist, analyst, quality controller, academics, research organizations and set chemical testing labs.

PEO 2: On the basis of specialized knowledge and experience, postgraduate students will be able to do synthesis, separation, analysis, computational design and development of new products.

PEO 3: Post-graduate have leadership quality to handle all kind of circumstances in diversities by providing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning environment.

PEO 4: To encourage leadership qualities in graduates with strong communication skills, mould them as good team players and managers so that they have the competence to function effectively in multi-disciplinary orientation team.

PEO 5: Postgraduate will be able to formulate, investigate and analyze scientifically real life problems along with ethical attitude which works in multidisciplinary team.

Programme Outcomes & Program Specific Outcomes

PROGRAM OUTCOME

PO1: Problem analyze: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze the chemical problems reaching substantiated conclusions using basics concepts of mathematics, physics and biology.

PO2:Design and development of solutions: Design solutions for complex chemical problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO3: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research based knowledge and including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

PO4: Indepth knowledge gaining in all topics and their relation with the industry application

PO5: Developing research attitude in frontier topics

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO)

PSO 1: Global level research opportunities to pursue Ph.D programme and targeted approach of CSIR –NET examination.

PSO 2: Competent to take challenging positions in industry, academics and government sectors by learning various analytical techniques, pharms and drugs analysis etc.

PSO 3: To execute new ideas in the field of research and to develop principles and techniques of science through seminars and the project.

Course Curriculum

CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 90

Category	Course		Hour/Week		Credits		Maximum Marks
		Lecture	Tutorial	Practical		CA	SEE	TOTAL
Core	Organic Chemistry-I	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
Core	Inorganic Chemistry – I	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
Core	Physical Chemistry-I	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
Core	Physical Chemistry Practical - Practical I	0	0	4	2	40	60	100
DSE	Discipline Specific Elective- 1	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
DSE	Discipline Specific Elective -2	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
SEC	Soft Skill 1/ Sector Skill Course	2	0	0	2	40	60	100
	Total	22	0	4	24

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Eligibility Criteria

Program	Program Duration (Year)	Eligibility	Criteria for Merit
M.Sc Chemistry	2 Years (4 Semesters)	B.Sc Chemistry/ B.Sc Applied Chemistry/ Triple Major with Chemistry as one of the subject	Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination

Career Prospects

CAREER PROSPECTS

Senior research Associate
Laboratory Technologist
Research Analyst
Research Officer

Warehouse Supervisor
Chemists
Development supervisor
Content writer

High School Instructor
Junior research fellow
PhD

Faculty

Sl. No.	Name of the Faculty	Designation	Educational Qualification	Area of Specialization	Experience in Years	Vidwan ID	Photos
1	Dr.R.A.Kalaivani	Professor & Dean	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.	Graphene, Sensors(Bio & Chem), Fuel Cell & Battery and Nano Particles	20years,1months	265427
2	Dr.Gavaskar.D	Associate Professor & HOD	M.Sc., NET, Ph.D.	Synthetic Organic Chemistry	7years,2months	173920
3	Dr.Somanathan.T	Professor	M.Sc., Ph.D.	Nanomaterials & Catalysis	13 Years 5 months	173895
4	Dr.Sudha.R	Associate Professor	M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D.	Single Crystal Studies & Organic Synthesis	14years,1months	173829
5	Dr.Revathi.M	Associate Professor	M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D	Electrochemistry & Water Treatment Technology	10 years 2 months	173985
6	Dr.Magesh Sampath	Associate Professor	M.Sc.,Ph.D,PDF	Synthetic Organic Chemistry & Medical Chemistry	0years,8months	-
7	Dr.Sriraman.V	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D	Synthetic Organic Chemistry , Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Spectroscopy	20 years 3 months	-
8	Dr.Andal.P	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.	Kinetics and Nanotechnology	7 years 2 months	173883
9	Dr.Sowmya.S	Assistant Professor	M.Sc.,M.Phil, Ph.D	Electrospinning, Nanofibers & Biomedical Applications.	11 years 1 month	237407
10	Dr.Kosiha.A	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph.D.	Bioinorganic Computational Chemistry and Material Sciences	10 years 2 months	173929
11	Dr.S.Kotteswaran	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph.D	Solar cells, Batteries and Super Capacitors	1 year 4 months	-489730
12	Dr.Jayalakshmi.S	Assistant Professor	M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D	Metallic Coatings and Corrosion studies	8 years 2 months	429616
13	Dr.Priya.M	Assistant Professor	M.Sc, Ph.D	Fuel Cells	5 years	428533
14	Dr.Ramamurthy.K	Assistant Professor	M.Sc,M.Phil,Ph.D	Fluroscence and Photo chemistry	4 years	490321
15	Dr.Deepa.S	Assistant Professor	M.Sc,Ph.D	Chemsensor	7 years	426951
16	Dr.Padmapriya.A	Assistant Professor	M. Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,	Sensors, Batteries, Quantum dots, DET,Poto catalysis	18.5 years	427057	-

Alumni Testimonials

Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advance Studies and placement cell has helped me to achieve my goal. The training that I have received from the placement cell of VISTAS, contributed in emanating my career. It was a remarkable one throughout my life to study my PG Degree in VISTAS and my faculties helped me with my studies. They helped me to find my inner potential as well as my interest in chemistry which led my path towards pharma field. I am very grateful for my mentors who stayed with me on my tough days.

G.MANISHA (MSC.CHEMISTRY), 2018-2020

Carewell Pharma Industry, Girugambakkam

VISTAS had been a huge platform of my studies. My two years at college was great and pleasantful days for lifetime. It was a great way for prepare myself. I am so thankful to my mentors for motivating me and getting me into a right path. Also I feel very good for completed out my PG in VISTAS. The Cooperation of my mentors which made my learning skill is too simple. I am grateful to the whole department and mentors who were hand on and dedicated. Thanks for the contribution of VISTAS.

MR N.NIMINI KANNAN(M.SC CHEMISTRY), 2018-2020

Lab technician Dept. of Biochemistry

I have graduated in Master of Chemistry in Chemistry from VISTAS Chennai. The placement cell in my campus record an outstanding effort by placed a job in facilitate the aptitude of students. It was remember one throughout my life and my faculties were helpful and supported me for my studies in collage. I am really thankful to my staffs and mentors who helped me that made my education higher. The mentors helped us to enhance to my academics skills.

G.DEIVANAI (MSc. CHEMISTRY), 2018 -2020

MADRAS PHARMA SAMPLING CHEMIST

Fee Structure

Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)	Other Fee (Per Sem)	Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)
22,000	20,000	42,000