Chemistry
Introduction
Chemistry (derived from alchemy) is the science of matter at or near the atomic scale. In this pursuit chemistry deals with the properties of such matter, the transformations of matter and the interactions of matter with other matter and with energy. Chemistry primarily studies atoms and collections of atoms such as molecules, crystals or metals that make up ordinary matter. According to modern chemistry it is the structure of matter at the atomic scale that is determinant of the nature of any given matter
Chemistry is often called the central science because it connects other sciences together, such as physics, biology or geology. Chemistry encompasses many specific specialized sub-disciplines that often overlap with significant portions of other sciences. Sub-disciplines, however, are very specific to chemistry, for example, they allow the manufacturing and testing of stronger materials, the synthesis of pharmaceuticals to treat disease, and determination of the mechanisms behind life processes
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Eligibility
Minimum eligibility for the Undergraduate course in this field is a pass in 10+2/equivalent examinations and for the post graduate course in this field is a pass in corresponding undergraduate course.
Job Prospects
The competition among new graduates will likely be below average. There is a better chance finding work as a chemist in the pharmaceutical/medicine manufacturing industry, the health industry, universities and government sector. There are more opportunities in the chemical manufacturing industry, specifically in pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms |