Chemistry

Department of Chemistry

Faculty of Science

One of the oldest departments of the University of Karachi, well equipped with skilled faculty and modern laboratories, the Department of Chemistry helps students understand the origin of life and applications of chemical science.

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Semester System

Two semesters of approximately 16 weeks each, with midterm/makeup, terminal and lab assessment.

Applied Focus

Curriculum bridges physics, biology, engineering and applied sciences.

Industry-Ready

Graduates prepared for textile, pharmaceutical, oil refining and food industries.

Chemistry is a central science that helps in understanding the origin of life and offers ways to use non-living things for the comfort of life. Chemical orientation cannot be imparted in isolation — it is developed through a combination of physics and biology on one hand, and engineering and applied sciences on the other.

Careers

Career Opportunities

A degree in chemistry opens a wide choice of employment opportunities, especially in the textile and pharmaceutical industry, clinical laboratories, oil refineries, chemical industry, paint industry, cement industry, beverages and food product industry, analytical and instrumental services agencies, and the polymer industry.

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Overview & History

Introduction

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Nasreen Fatima

Chemistry is a central science which helps in understanding the origin of life and suggest ways to use non-living things for giving comfort to life. Chemical orientation cannot be imparted in isolation and has to be developed through a cocktail of physics and biology on one hand and engineering and applied sciences on the other. The Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi is well equipped for pursuing this goal having skilled and proficient faculty, well equipped laboratories and other infrastructure. This department is one of the oldest departments of University of Karachi.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is done while following the semester system. An academic year is divided into two semesters of approximately 16 weeks duration. Assessment includes midterm/ makeup, terminal and lab / Assignment.

Career Opportunities

A person with a degree in chemistry has a wide choice of employment opportunities especially in the textile &Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical laboratories, Oil refineries Chemical industry, Paint industry, Cement industry, Beverages & Food product industry, Analytical &instrumental services, agencies and Polymer industry.

Academic Staff & Researchers

Faculty

Professors

Dr. Hajira Tahir
Dr. Rehana Saeed (Profile)
Dr. M. Nasir Uddin Khan
Dr. Nasreen Fatima
Dr. Uzma Ashiq
Dr. Sheikh Mohiuddin
Dr. Erum Zahir
Dr. Firdous
Dr. Itrat Anis
Dr. Imran Ali Hashmi

Associate Professors

Dr. Sumayya Saied (FSL)
Dr. Rifat Ara Jamal
Dr. Shazia Nisar
Dr. Raheela Naz
Dr. Zahid Hussain
Dr. Syed Tariq Ali
Dr. Syed Kashif Ali
Dr. Agha Arslan Wasim
Dr. Mohsin Ali
Dr. Saba
Dr. Summyia Masood
Dr. Tehseen Ahmed (Profile)

Assistant Professors

Dr. Muti-ur-Rahman
Dr. Humaira Bano
Dr. Naushaba Zafar
Dr. Syed Nawazish Ali (S.L)
Dr. Qurat-ul-Ain
Dr. Hamida Sultan Muhammad
Dr. M. Asad Khan Tanoli
Dr. Perveen Fazil
Dr. Nizam Uddin
Dr. Syed Muhammad Saad
Dr. Maria Ashfaq Lodhi
Dr. Noshab Qamar
Dr. Sadaf Iqbal
Dr. Nida Ali
Dr. Fakhrun Nisa
Dr. Muhammad Balal (CV)
Dr. Muhammad Saad

Degree Offerings

Programs

Degree programs Available

BSc(H) (Morning & Evening)
Masters(Morning & Evening)
MS/Ph.D

Eligibility & Allocated seats

BS & Honors:

Intermediate Science - 120 seats
DAE - 05 seats

Masters:

B.Sc. (with Chemistry Pre-Engg) - 30 seats
Pre-Medical/Geography/Geology - 70 seats

Scholarly Contributions

Research

In recent years many candidates of this department have completed M.Phil and Ph.D and most of them are now working in renowned and esteemed institutions and industries in all over the world. Every year the researchers of the department publish many research papers and books. Most of our faculty members hold Ph.D degrees. Many of our teachers and students have presented their research in international conferences/ seminars and most of them are pursuing vigorous research programs within the limited resources.

The department has awarded thousands of B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc degrees. Besides these, over hundred research scholars have completed their M.Phil and Ph.D degrees. Furthermore, Department of Chemistry is also supervising B.Sc. (Pass) degree program at many different colleges in the city, which are affiliated with University of Karachi.

Infrastructure & Laboratories

Facilities

The seminar library has a stock of about 10,000 books and research journals on various fields of chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is equipped with many modern instruments for training of students for challenging careers and research. These include, pH/Ion meters, conductometers, polarimeters, refractometers, potentio-meters, electrochemical analyzers, HPLC, atomic absorption spectrometers, UV-Visible spectrophotometers, FTIR Spectrometers, Guoy Balance for magnetic susceptibility measurements, flame photometers, computers, deionizers, analytical balances, ovens, furnaces, centrifuges as well as a substantial stock of glassware and chemicals. A modern instrument laboratory has been furnished to house the new atomic absorption spectrometer, HPLC, GC, GC-MS nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer as well as some other modern instruments. The department of chemistry has internet facility in almost every room/lab class rooms.

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