Master of Science Degree in Organic Chemistry Moch

Master of Science Degree in Organic Chemistry Moch is a Masters program taught at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Science Degree in Organic Chemistry (MOCH) prepares graduates for employment, research, and innovation in industry, universities, and research institutes. Students study the structure, properties, and reactions of organic compounds, alongside skills to address complex issues systematically and creatively. The programme also includes research methods, statistics, and a team-based major project reported in written and oral form.

Teaching includes laboratory practice and modules covering organic reaction mechanisms, modern organic synthesis, and organic spectroscopy. Students study separation and purification methods, multistep synthesis of organic compounds, and spectroscopy topics such as UV-Visible, Infrared, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and Mass Spectrometry. The programme culminates in a Dissertation module described as a research project with proposal, progress report, final dissertation, and oral presentations.

Modules

• MOCH 801 GENERAL CHEMISTRY
• MOCH 802 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
• MOCH 803 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
• MOCH 804 RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS
• MOCH 805 LABORATORY PRACTICAL I
• MOCH 806 ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISMS I
• MOCH 807 MODERN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS I
• MOCH 808 ORGANIC SPECTROSCOPY I
• MOCH 809 CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL PRODUCTS
• MOCH 810 LABORATORY PRACTICAL II
• MOCH 901 ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISMS II
• MOCH 902 ORGANIC SPECTROSCOPY II

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science Degree in Organic Chemistry Moch at Midlands State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Midlands State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Midlands State University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science Degree in Organic Chemistry Moch.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Sciences or related field from any university recognized by Midlands State University.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.msu.ac.zw/master-of-science-degree-in-organic-chemistry-moch

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