Program Overview

Introduction to the Chemistry Programme

The Chemistry Programme is a comprehensive study of matter and the changes or reactions that occur on that matter. The reactions can produce a variety of simple as well as complicated products. Atoms form molecules and eventually molecules form compounds, bodies, and materials, whether living or non-living. The nature of atoms affects the formation and properties of matter that may be in the form of compounds, minerals, and rocks, cells, DNA, composites, polymers, pesticides, and so on.

Major Courses

The Chemistry Programme consists of the following major courses:

1st Year

• Practical Chemistry I
• Practical Chemistry II
• Physical Chemistry I
• Basic Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry I
• Basic Analytical Chemistry

2nd Year

• Practical Chemistry III
• Practical Chemistry IV
• Basic Spectroscopy
• Physical Chemistry II
• Chemical Catalysis
• Coordination Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry II
• Statistic in Chemistry
• Organic Structure Determination
• Separation Techniques
• Polymer Chemistry I
• Polymer Chemistry II

3rd Year

• Chemical Kinetics
• Electrochemistry
• Molecular Symmetry
• Solid State Chemistry
• Organometallic and Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Bio-organic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry II
• Chemical Instrumentation I
• Chemical Instrumentation II
• Research Project I
• Research Project II

4th Year (Industrial Placement/Attachment)

• Industrial Skills
• Industrial Training

Lecturers

The programme is taught by a team of experienced lecturers, including:

• Prof. Dr. Mohammad Bin Kassim (Inorganic Chemistry)
• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukram Bin Mohamed Mackeen (Bioorganic/Biophysical/Natural product chemistry, Chemical proteomics/Glycomics, Chemical and structural biology)
• Prof. Dr. Rusli Bin Daik (Polymer synthesis)
• Prof. ChM. Dr. Ishak Bin Ahmad (Polymer blends and composites, Biodegradable polymer composites, Recycling of PET, Nanocellulose and nanocomposite materials, Processing and characterization of heterogeneous polymer systems)
• Prof. Dr. Azizan Bin Ahmad (Characterization and modification of polymer, Polymer blend, Polymer composite, Polymer electrolyte)
• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rahimi Bin Yusop (Oleochemistry, Chemical catalysis, Chemical biology)
• Prof. Dr. Mohamad Azwani Shah Bin Mat Lazim (Hydrocolloids, Natural rubber, Oleochemical modification, Starch based, Advanced material)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jalifah Binti Latip (Natural products isolation and structure elucidation)
• Assoc. Prof. Ts. ChM. Dr. Rizafizah Binti Othaman (Membrane filtration, Green adsorbent, Wastewater treatment, CO2 capture, Thermal treatment, Cellulose extraction and modification, STEM education and science literation)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Aishah Binti Hasbullah (Organic/iorganic synthesis, DNA bindings, Sensors and biosensors, DFT calculations, Environmental monitoring)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Fairus Binti Mohd Yusoff (Inorganic synthesis, Polymer synthesis, Rubber modification, Selft-assembly)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharina Binti Abu Hanifah (Functionalized polymer, UV curable polymer, Chemical sensor and bionsensor, Electroanalysis)
• Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Nurul Izzaty Binti Hassan (Organic synthesis, Biosensor)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Suzeren Bin Md. Jamil (Polymer blend, Polymer composited, Smart polymer, Self-healing polymer, Hydrogel)
• Assoc. Prof. Ts. ChM. Dr. Darfizzi Bin Derawi (Oleochemicals/biolubricants, Catalysis for bioenergy, Nanoparticles, Advanced biofuels)
• Dr. Rozida Mohd Khalid (Natural product chemistry, Chemical biology, Biosynthesis of fats and oils)
• ChM. Dr. Nurfaizah Binti Abu Tahrim (Analytical Chemistry)
• Dr. Azizah Binti Baharum @ Abdul Aziz (Biopolymer and natural rubber blending and mixing, Wood and natural fiber composites, Polymer processing and testing)
• ChM. Dr. Suria Binti Ramli (Colloidal systems, Transdermal drug delivery, Cosmetic/cosmeceutical, Microneedle, Oleochemistry)
• Dr. Nur Hasyareeda Binti Hassan (Inorganic synthesis, Coordinatin chemistry, Ionic liquids, Deep eutectic solvents, Solid and gel polymer electrolyte, Biopolymer electrolyte)
• Dr. Muntaz Binti Abu Bakar (Organic synthesis (Porphyrin), Natural product chemistry (plants))
• ChM. Dr. Nurul Huda Binti Abd Karim (Inorganic synthesis, Medicinal inorganic chemistry, Chemical sensor/biosensor)
• Dr. Farah Hannan Binti Anuar (Polymer synthesis, Poly(lactic acid) copolymers, Biodegradable polymer, Polymer electrolyte, Polymer in cosmetics)
• ChM. Dr. Nadhratun Naiim Mobarak (Functional biopolymer, Energy conversion & energy storage, Membrane for water treatment, Computational simulation)
• ChM. Dr. Teh Lee Peng (Advanced materials, Heterogeneous solid acid-base catalysis, CO2 capture and utilization)
• Dr. Wan Nur Aini Wan Mokhtar (Heterogeneous catalysis, Biofuel, Desulfurization diesel, Methanation)
• Dr. Mohd Firdaus Bin Mohd Yusoff (Oils and fats modification for food and non-food application, Plant based surfactants and cosmetic products, Plant esters, oilseeds and oleochemicals)
• ChM. Dr. Mohamad Azuwa Mohamed (Photocatalysis/Photoelectrocatalysis/Catalysis, Membran Technology, Bio-template/Bio-materials)
• Dr. Nurul Asikin Bt Mijan (Nano-Materials, Biomass Conversion Technology (Catalytic conversion of biomass), Oleochemistry (Carboxy functionality of fatty acids), Catalysis (Heterogeneous catalyst, mixed metal oxides, acid-base catalyst), Energy & Fuels (Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, Biofuels))
• Dr. Lee Tian Khoon (Secondary battery (Li & Na), Nanocomposite polymer electrolyte, DSSC, Synthesis & modification of polymer, Biomaterials)
• ChM. Dr. Nadhiratul-Farihin Binti Semail (Pharmaceutical, microextration, inline stacking, capillary electrophoresis, chromatography)
• Dr. Noor Afizah Rosli (Polymer blending & Biocomposites)
• Dr. Wan Nurfadhilah Binti Zaharim (Computational Chemistry, Electronic Structure (Organic), Muon Spin Relaxation, Polymer (Aptasensor & Solar Cell))

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Chemistry Programme are as follows:

• Complete 12 years of Primary and High School education
• Obtain High School (e.g. Higher Secondary Certificate, Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate, Tawjihiyah, Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas, High School Diploma)
• Meet minimum English requirement set by faculty
• Pass UKM interview (if required)
• Meet faculty specific requirement

Specific programme requirements:

• Local (STPM/Matriculation/Diploma)
• Local (Apel A)
• International
• Disability Category