Overview

The teaching of Chemistry in Nepal commenced in 1921 in Tri-Chandra College, with the introduction of Intermediate of Science (I. Sc.) program, which was then upgraded to Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) level in 1947.

Tribhuvan University (TU) named after the late king Tribhuvan, was established by promulgating the Tribhuvan University Act in July 14, 1959. Master’s Degree in Chemistry was started only from December 1965 initially at Tri-Chandra College with the introduction of a program in Organic Chemistry.

Our Objectives

Since its inception, Central Department of Chemistry has been playing the leadership role for the establishing and uplifting the Chemistry Education and Researches in Nepal. The graduates of this Department have been absorbed in academia and industries both in national as well as international arena. The main responsibilities and objectives of Central Department of Chemistry are as follows:

To produce high level skilled Chemistry manpower with M. Sc. and Ph. D. Degrees

To conduct postdoctoral researches

To promote research activities in Chemistry and related fields

To improve and upgrade the Chemistry curricula of the University at different levels in accordance to the national requirements and maintaining the international standards

To promote relations with various national and international institutions concerned with Chemistry

To develop relation between Chemistry related governmental and non-governmental organizations

To provide consultancy services in various areas of Chemistry.

Programme Structure

The present Chemistry building within the University complex was inaugurated in August 17, 1966 and the Department of Chemistry then started to function in its own building at the University complex.

Master’s Degree programs in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry were started in 1966 and 1967, respectively. Late Professor Dr. Dhruba Man Singh Amatya was formally appointed as the first Head of the Department in 1966 and he remained to that post up to 1984.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00

More details

Class Start: 2081 Magh 1st Week Entrance/Admission: 2081 Paush

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kirtipur, Nepal

Disciplines

Chemistry

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates seeking admission to the M. Sc. Degree must hold a B. Sc. degree with major in Chemistry from Tribhuvan University (TU) or an equivalent Degree from the Universities recognized by the TU.

They must be qualified in the Entrance Test conducted by the Department. Candidates seeking to admit in the Ph. D. program must have an M. Sc. degree in Chemistry from TU or an equivalent Degree from the University recognized by the TU.

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