Introduction and Industrial Relevance of M.Sc. Organic Chemistry Specialisation Track

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Organic chemistry is a fundamental branch of chemistry that focuses on the study of carbon-containing compounds, which are essential for life and have significant importance in various industrial applications. It includes the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and synthesis of organic molecules. Organic chemistry is not only fundamental to understanding biological processes but also caters to the development of pharmaceuticals, materials science, agriculture, and many other fields. Additionally, organic chemistry serves as the heart of numerous advancements in various chemical sectors.

At MIT-WPU, Pune, you can effortlessly study and master the concepts of Organic Chemistry with its M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) programme.

Table of content
  • Overview of Organic Chemistry
  • Market Relevance
  • Programme Highlights
  • Conclusion

Overview of Organic Chemistry

The M.Sc. in Chemistry with specialisation in Organic Chemistry helps students learn advanced theoretical concepts and gain practical expertise that makes them indispensable in today's rapidly evolving chemical industry. Modern organic chemistry integrates analytical techniques, computational modelling, and sustainable practices to address industrial challenges. Process chemistry—a specialised branch focusing on scalable, efficient production methods—bridges laboratory discoveries with commercial manufacturing requirements. This connection between theoretical understanding and practical implementation makes organic chemistry specialists invaluable across research institutions and chemical industries seeking innovation in product development and manufacturing processes. Moreover, a postgraduate specialisation in the field of Organic Chemistry opens doors to pioneering research, product development, and industrial innovation.

Market Relevance

The demand for qualified organic chemistry specialists in the chemical industry is continually increasing. Whether it's drug discovery, green chemistry, research or speciality chemicals, professionals with deep expertise in organic chemistry are highly sought after. This programme at MIT-WPU has been designed to align with industry standards and fulfil market needs, guaranteeing that graduates are prepared for the industry.

Q:   How many MBA specialisations does MIT-WPU offer?
A:

MIT-WPU offers a two-year MBA course across nine specialisations, which are taught at the School of Business. These are International Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Banking & Financial Services, Agri-business Management, Finance, Digital Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics. 

Apart from this, the university also offers a two-year MBA (Dual Specialisation) course via the Ramcharan School of Leadership. Under this course, students can select two core specialisations or any one core specialisation & one domain specialisation from the following table:

Functional (Core) Specialisations

Domain Specialisations

Marketing Management

Corporate Social Responsibility

Financial Management

Digital Marketing

Operations and Supply Chain Management

International Business Management

Human Resource Management

Innovation Management

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Healthcare Management

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Agri-Business Management 

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Business Analytics

Q:   Is BBA course available at MIT-WPU?
A:

Yes, MIT-WPU offers a three-year and a four-year BBA course. These courses are offered across 12 specialisations in total. These are Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management, Branding and Advertising, Global e-Business, HR Management, International Business, Global Marketing and Event Management, Banking Finance & Insurance, Business Analytics, Global Business & Management and Branding and Advertising. The three-year BBA is also offered in dual specialisations where students get to study with two specialisations simultaneously from (Marketing/Finance/ HR with CSR/Sports/Travel & Tourism/ Entrepreneurship Management).

Q:   What kind of courses does MIT-WPU Pune offer for students?
A:

MIT-WPU courses are offered to students at UG, PG, diploma, and certificate levels to students. The college offers a wide range of programmes in various fields such as Management, Engineering, Design, etc. The university offers a wide range of programmes at UG and PG levels in full-time mode. At the UG level, the university offers various programmes, including BTech, BPharm, BBA, BCom, and BCA. At the PG level, MIT-WPU provides programmes such as MBA, MTech, MPharm, MCom, and MA

Programme Highlights

The duration of the programme is two years with around 88 credits. The programme has three elective tracks, namely:

  1. Advanced Organic Synthesis 
  2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry 
  3. Industrial Organic Chemistry

These elective tracks include courses on advanced organic synthesis, bulk and fine chemicals, drug development, green chemical synthesis, and the chemistry of natural products. 

Overall, the students of this field of study would acquire expertise in multistep organic synthesis, retrosynthetic analysis, and reaction mechanism design. This would make them proficient in interpreting the spectral data for structure elucidation, and also learn techniques of isolation and purification of compounds. Moreover, the students will be introduced to several industrial processes, good manufacturing practices, and regulatory compliances during the entire curriculum.

Conclusion

The potential recruiters of M.Sc Organic Chemistry include pharmaceutical giants, agrochemical manufacturers,  speciality and fine chemical companies, R&D institutions and laboratories. The speciality of this programme at MIT-WPU is that its curriculum has been designed with a focus on industry needs, with emphasis on both theoretical foundations and hands-on training. Students also get opportunities to work on real-life industrial and research projects and are mentored by faculty with extensive academic and industry experience. Moreover, they undergo pre-placement training apart from their regular curriculum. Join this programme at MIT-WPU, Pune, and become part of a transformative journey where science meets industry, and knowledge meets application.

Q:   What is the fees range for courses offered by the MIT WPU?
A:

MIT WPU offers courses at the UG and PG level in full-time mode for durations varying from 2 years to 5 years. Admission to the respective courses is offered on the basis of merit and entrance. In addition to this, MIT WPU fee structure covers the courses with tuition fees ranging from INR 1.05 Lacs to INR 17 Lakh. 

Q:   Which BTech specialisations does MIT-WPU offer?
A:

MIT-WPU offers a four-year BTech course across 15 specialisations. These specialisations are divided into further sub-specialisations. The total seat intake for this course is 1,680. Interested candidates can apply online for the specialisation of their choice on the official website for MIT-WPU BTech admissions. Find below all the BTech specialisations offered at MIT-WPU:

BTech Specialisations

Mechanical Engineering (Robotics & Automation)

Electronics & Communication Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

Bio-engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Material Science & Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering (Computer Science and Business Systems)

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering (Smart Infrastructure & Construction)

Civil Engineering

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)

Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security & Forensics)

Computer Science and Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Q:   What are the specialisation offered under MIT-WPU BTech courses?
A:

MIT-WPU provides a four-year BTech programme with various specializations. The total number of seats available for this course is 2,274. Candidates who are interested can apply online for their preferred specialisation on the official website for MIT-WPU BTech admissions. Below is the list of all BTech specializations offered at MIT-WPU:

BTech Specialisation 
BTech Computer Science and EngineeringBTech Electronics and Communication
Engineering
BTech Civil Engineering
BTech Computer Science and Engineering
(Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)
BTech Electronics and Communication
Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine
Learning)
BTech Civil Engineering
(Smart Infrastructure & Construction)
BTech Computer Science and Engineering
(Cyber Security & Forensics)
BTech Electrical and Computer EngineeringBTech Mechanical Engineering
BTech Mechanical Engineering
(Robotics & Automation)
BTech Chemical EngineeringBTech Bioengineering
BTech Petroleum EngineeringBTech Materials Science and
Engineering
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About the Author:

 
 
Meghana Gote, Program Director, Department of Chemistry, MIT World Peace University

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: The views expressed in this article are solely the author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha

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