Chemistry Graduates
Awards
(a) Royal Education Award by the Malaysian Rulers’ Council
For the best final year students in all fields.
(b) Tuanku Chancellor Gold Medal Award
For the best final year student in all fields.
(c) USM Gold Medal Award (awarded by Woman’s Association USM)
For the best female final year student in all fields.
(d) USM Gold Medal Award (awarded by Tun Dato’ Seri Dr. Lim Chong Eu)
For the best final year student in the Bachelor of Science.
(e) USM Gold Medal Award (awarded by Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd. - CCM)
For the best final year student in the field of Chemistry.
(f) USM Book Award (awarded by Hoechst Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.)
For the best final year student in the field of Industrial Chemistry.
(g) Dean’s Certificate will be awarded to any student in the School of Chemical Sciences who has achieved academic excellence.
The certificate will be awarded every semester.
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Students who are interested to pursue postgraduate studies can choose any of the following programmes:
(a) Full-time or part-time programme leading to degrees in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy by research.
(b) Full-time or part-time mixed-mode programme (a combination of course work and research) leading to a Master of Science degree.
Further information can be obtained from the Deputy Dean’s office (Postgraduate Studies and Research) or the Institute of Postgraduate Studies.
Alumni
All graduates of the School of Chemical Sciences are automatically members of the Chemistry Alumni. It is hoped that participation in activities organised by the Chemistry Alumni Association of the School of Chemical Sciences will foster better relationship and cooperation among members and the School for the benefits of all. It is hoped that nostalgia and love towards the alma mater can be brought back through the Chemistry Alumni.
Career
Opportunities
The School of Chemical Sciences was established in 1969 and has produced quality graduates who possess experience and skills in line with the programmes offered. The School is staffed with experienced lecturers and equipped with modern instruments in both teaching and research laboratories. As such, the graduates can pursue careers in public agencies such as the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI),
Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia (RRI), Forestry Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and Jabatan Kimia Malaysia (JKM).Graduates can also work in scientific instrument companies such as Perkin Elmer. In addition, there are opportunities for graduates to serve as chemists and engineers in the electronics industry, such as Intel, Infineon, Osram and Silterra. Graduates can also venture into other fields or pursue postgraduate degrees at the School of Chemical Sciences.
