Courses

UG Programme
B.Sc in Chemistry with Minors in Nanotechnology’ and ‘Scientific Programming’


Eligibility: 50% Marks in II PUC/12th in Science Stream

Programme Duration: 3 years, 6 Semesters

Course Overview

B.Sc in Chemistry with Minors in ‘Nanotechnology’ and ‘Scientific Programming’ is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that provides students with a strong foundation in chemistry, along with a specialization in the fields of nanotechnology and scientific programming.

The course is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills. The program aims to prepare students for careers in a variety of fields, including academia, industry, and government.

Graduates of B.Sc in Chemistry with Minors in ‘Nanotechnology’ and ‘Scientific Programming’ have a wide range of job opportunities in industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, materials, and electronics. They can work as research associates, lab technicians, process chemists, computational chemists, data analysts, and scientific programmers. Graduates can also pursue higher studies in chemistry or related fields such as materials science, nanoscience, and computational chemistry.

Amrita Advantage

  • Learner centric
  • Value based education
  • Latest industry oriented updated curriculum
  • Excellent placement record
  • World class infrastructure
  • Affordable fees
  • Scholarship - Academic and Merit
  • Separate Hostel Facility for boys and girls

Cultural Education I

2 Credits

Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Analytical Chemistry

4 Credits

Language I

2 Credits

Volumetric Analysis Laboratory

1 Credit

Introductory Mechanics for Chemistry

4 Credits

Introductory Mechanics for Chemistry – Lab

1 Credit

Introduction to Calculus and Matrix Theory

3 Credits

English for Scientific Communication I

2 Credits

Sustainable Development and Living

2 Credits

Mastery over Mind (MAOM)

2 Credits

Cultural Education II

2 Credits

Nuclear Chemistry and States of Matter

4 Credits

Properties of solutions and inorganic qualitative analysis lab

2 Credits

Electricity and Magnetism

4 Credits

Electricity and Magnetism - Lab

1 Credit

Ordinary Differential Equations and Vector Calculus

3 Credits

Language II

2 Credits

English for Scientific Communication II

2 Credits

Fundamentals of Programming

2 Credits

Fundamentals of Programming - Lab

1 Credit
Exit option with Certificate (44 credits) + UGC-NHEQF Norms

Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

4 Credits

Heat, Wave and Thermodynamics

4 Credits

Principles in Inorganic Chemistry

4 Credits

Elective A

3 Credits

Elective B

3 Credits

Complex Analysis, Probability and Statistical Methods

3 Credits

Life Skills I

2 Credits

Constitution of India

1 Credit

Amrita Value Program I

P/F

Thermodynamics and Chemical Equilibria

4 Credits

Physical Chemistry Laboratory

2 Credits

Chemistry of Coordination Compounds

4 Credits

Fundamentals of Photochemistry and Pericyclic Reactions

4 Credits

Fundamentals of Nanoscience

3 Credits

Materials Analysis Laboratory

1 Credit

Numerical methods for modeling and simulations

4 Credits

Life Skills II

2 Credits

Amrita Value Program II

P/F
Exit option with Diploma (88 credits) + UGC-NHEQF Norms

Life skills III

2 Credits

Heterocyclic Compounds

4 Credits

Inorganic Quantitative Analysis Lab

2 Credits

Chemical Kinetics and Surface Chemistry

4 Credits

Advanced Materials

3 Credits

Fundamentals of Molecular Simulations

3 Credits

Foundations of Scientific Computing

2 Credits

Elective / Live in labs

3 Credits

Molecular Dynamics - Lab

1 Credit

Molecular Spectroscopy

4 Credits

Elective C

3 Credits

Design and Characterization of Materials

3 Credits

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

3 Credits

Sustainable Materials

3 Credits

Chemical Information Science

3 Credits

Chemical Information Science

1 Credit

Multiscale Modelling and Applications

2 Credits
Exit option with Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Chemistry with Minors in ‘Nanotechnology’ and ‘Polymer Science’ + UGC-NHEQF Norms

List of Electives (DSE)

  • Introduction to Food Chemistry
  • Forensic Sciences
  • Sustainable Chemical Sciences
  • Green Chemistry
  • Industrial Catalysis
  • Corrosion Science
  • Batteries and Fuel Cells
  • Industrial Metal Finishing Process

* Two Open Elective courses are to be taken by each student, one each in the 4th and the 5th semesters, from the list of Open Electives offered by the School.


# Students undertaking and registering for a Live-in-Lab project, can be exempted from registering for an Open Elective course in the fifth semester.


Electives listed above are only indicative. Actual Offering will depend on the number of students registering for the courses and availability of faculty.
School Administration reserves the right to modif y the subjects / curriculum / detailed syllabus as per the topical needs or changes in trends of the academic stream or industry requirements.
* One of the electives can be a Live-in-labs project done over a period of two semesters.

Fee Structure for 2024 - 25 (for new admissions)

Academic Fee Karnataka Quota Fee Non-Karnataka Quota Fee
Tuition Fee (Yearly) Rs. 64,000 Rs. 64,000
Caution Deposit (One time) Rs. 4,000 Rs. 4,000
Total Rs. 68,000 Rs. 68,000


Additional School Fee Amount
Examination fee (Rs.1800/sem) Rs. 3,600
One-time Convocation Fee to be paid in the final year of the Degree Program Rs. 3,500


Hostel Fee Amount
Caution Deposit (One Time) Rs. 3,000
Hostel Fee (Yearly) Rs. 33,000
Mess Fee (Yearly) Rs. 47,000
Total Rs. 80,000 + Caution Deposit

Refund policy

* GST will be applicable on Admission withdrawals
* No refund of hostel fee
* Above fee DOES NOT include expenses for food, travel, accommodation for Field and Study Trips, participation in events and conferences, programmes / competitions, Internships, Portfolio Presentation and Printing booklet, Special Internship, Placement Trips, Projects / Dissertation, excursion, etc. subject to change whenever required.


Included in the Fee

1. Two sets of Uniform for All UG Students
2. Blazer set for BBA, B.Com. programme students

Admission 2024 Open