Postgraduate Degree

Master of Philosophy in Chemistry

2 years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences Department of Chemistry

About this program

What you'll study and why it matters

Program Description

The Master of Philosophy in Chemistry at the University of Sierra Leone is a research-intensive graduate program designed to provide advanced knowledge and research skills in all major branches of chemistry. The program equips students to conduct independent research, contribute to scientific innovation, and apply chemical principles to solve real-world problems in industry, healthcare, and the environment.

Career outcomes

Where graduates go after completion

Career Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

University Lecturer or Academic Researcher

Research Scientist in Pharmaceutical, Industrial, or Environmental Chemistry

Laboratory Analyst or Chemist

Biochemist or Chemical Biologist

Environmental Consultant

Quality Control or Regulatory Officer

Scientific Data Analyst

Research and Development Specialist

Graduates are prepared for employment in universities, research institutions, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, environmental agencies, government laboratories, NGOs, and for doctoral studies in chemistry or related disciplines.

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