Mission

The Department of Chemistry seeks to train students to acquire the basic knowledge and skills in chemistry. The training of students aims at enabling the graduates find gainful employment in all areas where chemical knowledge is of essence, be it in secondary education, medical or agricultural fields, industry or entry into graduate schools. At the level of postgraduate training (MSc and PhD), the Department seeks to address higher level man-power needs in research institutes, institutions of higher education and industry. In all cases, graduates are encouraged to take on leadership roles wherever they find themselves.

Admission Requirements

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BSc Programmes

Candidates with General Certificate of Examinations (GCE) Background

GCE Advanced Level

  • Pass in GCE Advanced Level (minimum of 2 subjects)
  • Must have subjects: Chemistry
  • Subjects not considered: Religious Studies

GCE Ordinary Level

  • Pass in GCE Ordinary Level (minimum of 4 subjects)
  • Must have subjects: Either Mathematics or Physics
  • Subjects not considered: None

 

Candidates with BAC Background

  • BAC Series D
  • Probatoire Series D

MSc Programmes

MSc in Chemistry

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class (honours) Lower Division or Mention “Assez Bien” degree of equivalent in the required field of studies from a recognized university.

MSC in Industrial Chemistry

A good Bachelor's Degree or any recognized equivalent.

PhD Programmes

PhD in Chemistry

Candidates must hold a good Masters Degree in the relevant Discipline

Teaching Staff

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  1. Simon Mbua Efange, PhD (Buffalo)
    Professor, Medicinal Chemistry
  2. Mbah James Ajeck, PhD (University of Yaounde)
    Associate Professor, Organic Chemistry
  3. Felicite Majoumo Epse Mbe, PhD (University of Leipzig, Germany)
    Associate Professor, Inorganic Chemistry
  4. Nfor Emmanuel Ngwang, PhD (University of Calabar, Nigeria)
    Associate Professor, Inorganic Chemistry
  5. Tendo-Foba Josepha, PhD (Loughborough)
    Associate Professor, Material Chemistry
  6. Kennedy Nyongbela Dohjinga, DEA (University of Yaounde I)
    Associate Professor, Organic Chemistry
  7. Beckley Victorine Namondo, PhD (University of Buea)
    Lecturer
  8. Tadjong Tcho Alain, MSc
    Lecturer, Organic Chemistry
  9. Ayimele Godfred Apongle, PhD (University of Yaounde)
    Lecturer, Organic Chemistry
  10. Chi Shirri Jovita, PhD (University of Yaounde)
    Lecturer, Organic Chemistry
  11. Ngouonpe Wembe Alain, PhD
    Assistant Lecturer, Organic Chemistry
  12. Evans Mainsah Ngandung, PhD
    Assistant Lecturer, Inorganic Chemistry
  13. Simo Fotso Christophe Colombe, PhD (University of Yaounde I)
    Assistant Lecturer, Organic Chemistry
  14. Babiaka Smith Borakaeyabe, PhD
    Assistant Lecturer, Organic Chemistry
  15. Asabuwa Ngwabebho Fahanwi , PhD
    Assistant Lecturer
  16. Akongwi Mirabel, PhD (University of Yaounde I)
    Assistant Lecturer, Organic Chemistry
  17. Gwendoline Mochia Toh, PhD
    Assistant Lecturer, Analytical Chemistry
  18. Ekane Peter Etape, PhD (University of Buea)
    Assistant Lecturer, Inorganic Chemistry
  19. Guenang Sonfack Leopoldine, MSc
    Assistant Lecturer, Analytical Chemistry
  20. Lieunang Watat Michele-Laure, PhD (University of Bremen, Germany)
    Assistant Lecturer, Analytical Chemistry
  21. Ntie-Kang Fidele, PhD
    Assistant Lecturer, Computation Chemistry
  22. Donatus Bekindaka Eni, PhD (University of Yaounde I)
    Assistant Lecturer, Inorganic Chemistry

Degree Programmes

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Courses

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BSc Courses

  1. CHM201: General Chemistry
  2. CHM234: Physical Chemistry
  3. CHM242: Principles of Organic Chemistry
  4. CHM244: General Organic Chemistry
  5. CHM312: Analytical Methods in Chemistry
  6. CHM314: Analytical and Instrumental Methods
  7. CHM316: Spectrometric and Spectroscopic Methods
  8. CHM325: Inorganic Chemistry
  9. CHM328: Coordination Chemistry
  10. CHM335: Symmetry and Group Theory in Chemistry
  11. CHM343: Chemistry of Organic Compounds
  12. CHM402: Chemistry and the Environment
  13. CHM414: Methods of Instrumental Analysis
  14. CHM416: Structural Analysis of Compounds
  15. CHM424: Transition Metal Chemistry
  16. CHM425: Inorganic Synthesis and Solid State Chemistry
  17. CHM431: Chemical Kinetics
  18. CHM433: Quantum Chemistry
  19. CHM436: Photochemistry
  20. CHM438: Chemical Thermodynamics
  21. CHM441: Organic Synthesis and Reaction Mechanisms
  22. CHM442: Biological Organic Chemistry
  23. CHM445: Biological Organic Chemistry
  24. CHM498: Integrated Practical Training and Research Project in Chemistry
  25. CHMXX1: Research Seminar in Chemistry
  26. CHMXX2: Literature Seminar in Chemistry
  27. CHMXX3: Pre-defence Seminar in Chemistry
  28. CPT275: Process Analysis
  29. CPT276: Transfer Processes
  30. CPT375: Unit Operations
  31. CPT376: Processes and Equipment Design
  32. CPT475: Chemical Manufacturing Processes
  33. CPT476: Process Safety & Project Evaluation
  34. MTS257: Introduction to Materials Science
  35. MTS258: Chemical Metallurgy
  36. MTS357: Corrosion Science and Engineering
  37. MTS358: Technology of Organic Based Materials
  38. MTS457: Ceramic and Composite Materials
  39. MTS458: Selection and Recycling of Materials
  40. PCH261: Introduction to Chemical Toxicology
  41. PCH262: Principles of Drug Action and Design
  42. PCH361: Chemistry of Medicina
  43. PCH362: Therapeutic Agents
  44. PCH461: Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
  45. PCH462: Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology
  46. PCH464: Internship and Seminar in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

MSc Courses

  1. CHM601: Chemistry of Polymers
  2. CHM604: Organo-metallic Chemistry
  3. CHM606 : Introduction to Computational Chemistry
  4. CHM608: Chemical Basis of Environmental Pollution
  5. CHM610: Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
  6. CHM611: Chemical Analysis
  7. CHM612: Electro-analytical Methods
  8. CHM619: Selected Instrumental Methods in Chemistry
  9. CHM621: Synthetic Methods in Inorganic Chemistry
  10. CHM623: Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms
  11. CHM624: Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
  12. CHM630: Surface Chemistry
  13. CHM632: Petroleum Refining Processes
  14. CHM636: Applications of Group Theory in Chemistry
  15. CHM637: Chemical Bonding
  16. CHM638: Statistical and Applied Thermodynamics
  17. CHM643: Advanced Organic Reaction Mechanisms
  18. CHM644: Introduction to Pharmacochemistry
  19. CHM646: Modern Spectrometric Methods
  20. CHM647: Advanced Organic Chemistry
  21. CHM649 : Chemistry and Medicinal Aspects of Natural Products
  22. CHM691: Research Methodology and Scientific Writing in Chemistry
  23. CHM696: Pre-defense Seminar
  24. CHM698: M.Sc. Thesis in Chemistry

PhD Courses

  1. CHM701: Research and Communication Skills I
  2. CHM702: Research and Communication Skills II
  3. CHM703: Combinatorial Chemistry
  4. CHM706: Green Chemistry
  5. CHM708: Radiochemistry
  6. CHM714: Physical Methods in Analytical Chemistry
  7. CHM718: Special Topics In Analytical Chemistry
  8. CHM724: Advanced Coordination Chemistry
  9. CHM728: Special Topics In Inorganic Chemistry
  10. CHM729: Non-aqueous Solvents and Chemical Reactions
  11. CHM731 : Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
  12. CHM732: Catalysis
  13. CHM734: Advances in Structure Determination
  14. CHM738 : Special Topics inPHYsical Chemistry
  15. CHM741: Heterocyclic Chemistry
  16. CHM742: Nucleic Acid and Peptide Chemistry
  17. CHM748: Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
  18. CHM763: Advanced Concepts in Pharmacochemistry
  19. CHM768: Contemporary Issues in Pharmacochemistry
  20. CHM796: Comprehensive Examination in Chemistry
  21. CHM798: Doctoral Thesis in Chemistry