M.Sc. stands for Master of Science which can be related to any stream of Science like Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Food sciences, Biotechnology, etc. This program can be completed in two years duration and the students would be receiving a postgraduate degree after completion of the course. They can pursue the course
in different fields of science by selecting from a range of different courses. This degree is offered by many colleges and universities.

Professionals who have completed the post graduate course in the field of chemistry acquire a scientific level of competency. The candidate acquires knowledge in both theory and practical fields in the specialisation of their
particular subject. The students can choose the subject as per their choice in the graduation course. MSc chemistry for working employees

This post-graduation course forms a foundation or the base to the M.Phil or Ph.D. courses. They can achieve a job in the areas of medical field or food and beverages industry, energy research as well as health organisation. Those who want to go a level higher in the education, can go for M.Phil chemistry or Ph.D in applied chemistry.

Skills required for MSc in chemistry

The candidate should possess a few qualities so that he/she can study the M.Sc. degree course:

The candidate should have a lot of patience to understand, explore with determination towards the concept. They should be ready to apply their knowledge which they had acquired. The student should be always alert and grasp details and also should be very quick and accurate in calculating and also have great observational skills. The candidate must possess both analytical and scientific skills.

The candidate should be able to work in a team and co-ordinate with them in a proper way. The candidate should possess a very good level of observation and research skills. The candidate should always be a problem solver.

Eligibility criteria for MSc in chemistry

To pursue this course, firstly the candidate should have completed bachelor & degree in science from any university or college. He should have acquired a minimum of 50 to 60 percent aggregate marks in the subjects so that he meets the basic criteria in order to get admission in graduation course. The percentage required for the admission may change from one university to another. There is
no age limit for joining the M.Sc. programme.

The course and duration
M.Sc. Chemistry is a kind of vocational course and it includes a lot of branches of chemistry. It is a two-year course. The fees for the course varies fromuniversity to university. It can range from Rs. 5000 to 40,000 depending on the
institute.

1. The syllabus of chemistry has many different divisions or subjects. Please view the latest syllabus given semester wise:
   Semester I
   Inorganic chains rings and clusters
   Stereochemistry and reaction mechanism
   Group theory and Quantum chemistry
   Analytical chemistry
   Inorganic semimicro
2. Physical chemistry experiments lab
   Instrumental methods of analysis lab
   Semester 2
   Synthetic strategies and pericyclic reactions.
   Thermodynamics and equilibria.
   Spectroscopic methods in chemistry.
   Solid state chemistry and material science
   Project of qualitative analysis lab.
   Inorganic quantitative analysis lab.
   Elective 1
   Semester 3
   Bio inorganic and organometallic chemistry
   Coordination chemistry
   Organic heterocyclic and photochemistry.
   Electrochemistry and kinetics.
   Spectroscopic identification of molecules.
   Organic qualitative analysis lab.
   Organic quantitative analysis lab.
   Elective 2
   Elective 3
   Chemistry of biomolecules.
   Semester 4
   Elective 4
   Project.
   Electives.
   Industrial catalysis green chemistry.
   Polymer science.

Surface science and coating technology.
Bioanalytical chemistry.
Medicinal chemistry.
Nano chemistry and technology.

The career prospects and future of MSC chemistry.
The candidate who has completed MSC chemistry can opt for jobs in the
pharmaceutical sector, medical colleges, clinics, research centres, etc. the
average salary earned by chemistry postgraduates can range from 3 lacs to 6
lacs.
The different positions to which the person who completes M.Sc. post-
graduation fits into are as follows:
Synthetic lab scientist.
Content developer.
Assistant professors.
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Solid state chemistry expert.
Research officer.
Application specialist.
Research scientist.
High school teacher
Post of operations manager quality control chemist
Chemist quality assurance.
Quality manager.
Quality control inspector.
Research manager.

Government jobs for the chemistry post graduates
The candidates can apply for government jobs for the following positions are:

Chemist.
Assistant professor.
Production supervisor.
Quality control analyst.
Senior research associate
Lab technologist.
Research engineer
Research analyst
Research officer for stock warehouse
supervisor
The other branches of M.Sc. chemistry are as follows:

M.Sc. pharmaceutical chemistry.
M.Sc. analytical chemistry.
M.Sc. biochemistry.
M.Sc. applied chemistry.

Roles and salaries after MSC chemistry

If you have a drive to acquire deeper knowledge in the field of chemistry, then
you can apply for PHD which will help you for applying for greater positions in
India as well as in colleges abroad. Once you are enrolled in PhD course, a
stipend would be even granted by the government.

The government wants to motivate the candidates who want to earn while doing
the research. You can join as a lecturer in the intermediate level, it would be a
very good option if the candidate is able to clear the CSIRNET lectureship.

After completing the M.Sc. chemistry, there are a lot of job opportunities like:

Pharmacy assistant
Pharmacy assistant helps in smooth functioning of the pharmacy by answering telephone calls, managing pharmacy and also some other administrative duties of the company.
Clinical research associate: Their work is to collect and organise data from different studies and the trials
which were performed in the field of pharmacy and biotechnology. They then
check and analyse it, organise, interpret and process the data of the results from long-term testing of different kinds of products as well as drugs and medical
procedures
Toxicologist
Their duty is to use the analytical techniques to find out the contaminants in the different kinds of biological and chemical substances. They even throw light on the risks and which this kind of contaminants cause to the people. They observe
the different results of reactions of chemicals when they get mixed with other chemicals. They help in developing different parts of drugs, products and daily cosmetics. 
Lab assistant are highly skilled persons who conduct very high level technical and mechanical diagnostic tests at scientific laboratories. They collect the samples, study them and observe results after performing various tests on the
samples.
Pharmaceutical sales executive:
They advertise and bring awareness about new medicines which are available among the consumers. They market many pharmaceutical products so they function as intermediaries between the pharmaceutical companies and the
consumers.