Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (4 years)

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (4 years)

Description

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BSChem) is a four-year program that aims to produce graduates who comply with the current qualification requirements of professional chemists for local and overseas employment and entrepreneurship. The program aims at building a strong analytical and technical background for employment in a variety of fields. 

Identity​

Becoming Part of the Program

Identity​

Thomasian Graduate Attributes

The University of Santo Tomas, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement, and transmission of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.

I am a Thomasian. I carry the SEAL of Thomasian education. I am a Servant leader, an Effective communicator and collaborator, an Analytical and creative thinker, and a Lifelong learner. With Christ at the center of my formation as a Thomasian, I am expected to demonstrate the following Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs): 

SERVANT LEADER 

  • Show leadership abilities to promote advocacies for life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in the service of the family, the local and global communities, the Church, and the environment. 
  • Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of Christian compassion to the poor and the marginalized in order to raise their quality of life. 
  • Show respect for the human person, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender. 

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR AND COLLABORATOR 

  • Express oneself clearly, correctly, and confidently in various environments, contexts, and technologies of human interaction.
  • Work productively with individuals or groups from diverse cultures and demographics. 
  • Show profound respect for individual differences and/or uniqueness as members of God’s creation. 

ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THINKER 

  • Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making personal and professional decisions. 
  • Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal issues. 
  • Express personal and professional insights through an ethical and evidence-based approach. 

LIFELONG LEARNER 

  • Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal excellence and professional development. 
  • Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous upgrading of competencies required by the profession or area of specialization. 
  • Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by the Catholic Church, in the continuous deepening of faith and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and challenges. 
Program Intended Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in the core areas of chemistry, such as inorganic, organic, physical, biological, and analytical chemistry, as well as relevant concepts in mathematics and physics
  2. Apply basic knowledge in chemistry to identify and solve problems involving chemistry using current disciplinary and interdisciplinary principles
  3. Gather data using standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation, and classical techniques in the chemical sciences
  4. Work efficiently and effectively in individual and group-oriented activities in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
  5. Engage in life-centered advocacies that promote social responsibility, preservation of the Filipino culture and heritage, data integrity and privacy, life-long learning, professional and ethical conduct, and Christian moral values
  6. Communicate effectively and accurately chemical concepts and research outputs; and articulate the latest trends and developments in the chemical sciences through written and oral methods, using both the English and Filipino languages
  7. Interpret relevant data and make judgments that include reflection on relevant scientific and ethical issues
  8. Develop critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help resolve or solve critical chemical issues and problems of national and global significance
  9. Appreciate the limitations and implications of the sciences in everyday life through the use of knowledge and research to an inquiry-based practice in the field of chemistry
  10. Demonstrate the ability to qualify for graduate study and/or for entry-level professional employment in general workplace 

Becoming Part of the Program

Application

Application Period: July to December of each year

Application Website

Release of Results: January 28 of the following year

Fees

Go to THIS PAGE and look for the “College of Science” tab for the tuition fees.

Welcome Message for Freshmen A.Y. 2020-2021

Welcome Message for Freshmen A.Y. 2020-2021

Dear Freshmen Thomasian Scientists,

I would like to extend my warmest virtual welcome to the UST College of Science to all of you!

Never in recent history has science played such a visible role in society. This highlights the country’s need for more scientists to continue the task of discovering and understanding the world we live in, and in innovating technologies and processes to solve humanity’s most pressing concerns. Thomasian scientists have always played a significant role in charting the scientific progress of this country. By choosing the UST College of Science, you have already shown a desire to be part of this country’s scientific workforce. Our motto in the College of Science is “Galing Science, Galing Science!”. This speaks of our desire to instill excellence among our students, which we hope you will all embody by the time you earn your degrees.

This is a truly unprecedented start to Academic Year 2020-2021 for all of us. Rest assured that the College of Science is one with the entire UST community in ensuring that learning will take place for our students despite these challenging circumstances. The learning management system of the university, dubbed the UST Cloud Campus, which has been in place for more than a decade now, is ready to provide the main platform for the efficient delivery of instruction. However, given the distinct challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our faculty are continuously innovating to meet the demands of this uncharted territory in higher education. We will also strive to provide adequate laboratory instruction, which is central to the sciences, despite the limitations set forth by physical distancing and public health regulations.

We hope to develop a strong partnership with you, our dear students, your parents, guardians, benefactors and families, in order to ensure that you get the quality Thomasian science education you sought to have by enrolling in our college.

We all pray that in due time, we can continue to deliver the quality Thomasian science education you deserve under more normal circumstances.

Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD
Dean

In this extraordinary time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of Faith and Science becomes greatly underscored in our life. Welcoming you to the University of Santo Tomás, therefore, does not only bring joy but hope for the people of God whom you will be serving.

In the face of physical, economic, psychological, and spiritual predicaments, we must be undeterred to pursue the Veritas (Truth) through our academic endeavors per scientiam ad Dominum (through Science towards the Lord) as inspired by our patron St. Albert the Great, and his illustrious disciple, St. Thomas Aquinas, who said: “Just as it is better to illuminate than merely to shine, so to pass on what one has contemplated is better than merely to contemplate” (cf. S.Th. II-II q. 188 a. 6.).

Through Faith and Science, we keep on finding courage in the midst of life’s hardship. When life is difficult, all the more that we need to be full of life. The harder the blow, the harder we hope. Illuminate others than merely shine. Share the fruits of your studies, than merely contemplate. Don’t be discouraged over closed doors; look for the back door and even the open windows. Don’t just focus on what we’ve lost; look also for what we’ve received. Welcome to the UST College of Science. 

Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., EHL
Regent

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Laboratory chemist in industries and companies that deal with chemicals, food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, oil and petroleum, mineral and metals, textile, agricultural products, pulp and paper, analytical chemistry services, and quality control
  • Forensic chemist
  • Research chemist
  • Academic staff member (Colleges and Universities)
  • Non-laboratory work (science communication, technical writing, entrepreneurship, marketing and management, product sales, chemical information services, health and safety, intellectual property)
  • Other tracks which include Doctor of Medicine

Student Experience and Support

Student Experience and Support

  

The University of Santo Tomas provides student services that cater to academic, spiritual, and wellness concerns of students. These support units are found in the different parts of the campus and can be accessed by Thomasians. When the University shifted to distance learning, the services also transitioned to online services to continue addressing the needs of Thomasians.

Program Curriculum (New)​

Program Curriculum (New)

Effectivity: A.Y. 2023-2024

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule
Year
First Term 
(August – December)
Second Term
(January – May)
Special Term
(June – July)
1
/
/
none
2
/
/
none
3
/
/
none
4
/
/
none
First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 401
Principles of Chemistry
3
0
3
  
CHM 401L
Principles of Chemistry (Laboratory)
0
2
2
 
 
CONTEM_W
The Contemporary World
3
0
3
  
FIL 1
Panimulang Pagsasalin
3
0
3
  
GE ELEC I
Elective I
3
0
3
  
MAT 401A
Differential Calculus
3
0
3
  
NSTP 1
National Service Training Program 1
0
3
3
  
PATH-FIT 1
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 1: 
Movement and Competency Training
2
0
2
  
THY 1
Christian Vision of the Human Person
3
0
3
  
UND_SELF
Understanding the Self
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
23
5
28
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 412
Mechanics
3
0
3
  
CHM 412L
Mechanics (Laboratory)
0
1
1
 
 
CHM 413
Integral Calculus with Differential Equations
3
0
3
MATH 401A
 
CHM 414
Analytical Chemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 414L
Analytical Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 401, 
CHM 401L
 
GE ELEC II
Elective II
3
0
3
 
 
MATH_MW
Mathematics in the Modern World
3
0
3
  
NSTP 2
National Service Training Program 2
0
3
3
NSTP 1
 
PATH-FIT 2
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 2: 
Exercise-based Fitness Activities
2
0
2
  
PURPCOM
Purposive Communication
3
0
3
  
THY 2
Christian Vision of Marriage and Family
3
0
3
THY 1
 
TOTAL
 
23
6
29
  
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ART_APP
Art Appreciation
3
0
3
  
CHM 415
Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 412,
CHM412L
 
CHM 415L
Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 412L
 
CHM 416
Organic Chemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 416L
Organic Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 417
Analytical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 414,
CHM 414L
 
CHM 417L
Analytical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 414,
CHM 414L
 
PATH-FIT 3
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in 
Dance and Recreational Activities
2
0
2
PATH-FIT 1,
PATH-FIT 2
 
READ_PH
Readings in Philippine History
3
0
3
  
THY 3
Christian Vision of the Church in Society
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2
 
TOTAL
 
20
5
25
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 418
Organic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 416,
CHM 416L
 
CHM 418L
Organic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 416,
CHM 416L
 
CHM 419
Physical Chemistry 1
3
0
3
CHM 412,
CHM 412L,
CHM 413,
CHM 414,
CHM 414L
 
CHM 4120
Free Elective
3
1
4
  
ELE 1
Professional Elective 1
3
0
3
  
ELE 2
Professional Elective 2
3
0
3
  
GE ELEC III
Elective III
3
0
3
  
PATH-FIT 4
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports, 
Martial Arts, Outdoor and Adventure Activities
2
0
2
PATH-FIT 1,
PATH-FIT 2
 
THY 4
Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2,
THY 3
 
TOTAL
 
23
3
26
  
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4110
Physical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 419
 
CHM 4110L
Physical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 419
 
CHM 4111
Biochemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 417, 
CHM 417L
CHM 418, CHM 418L
 
CHM 4111L
Biochemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 417, 
CHM 417L
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4112
Analytical Chemistry 3 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 417,
CHM 417L
 
CHM 4112L
Analytical Chemistry 3 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 417,
CHM 417L
 
STS
Science, Technology and Society
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
12
5
17
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4113
Inorganic Chemistry 1
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 4114
Physical Chemistry 3
3
0
3
CHM 4110,
CHM 4110L
 
CHM 4115
Professional Engagement
0
4
4
CHM 4112,
CHM 4112L,
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4116
Biochemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 4111,
CHM 4111L
 
CHM 4116L
Biochemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 4111,
CHM 4111L
 
LIWORIZ
Life and Works of Rizal
3
0
3
  
SCI 403
Research 1
2
0
2
  
TOTAL
 
14
5
19
  
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4117
Advance Organic Chemistry
3
0
3
CHM 418
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4118
Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 4113
 
CHM 4118L
Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 4113
 
ETHICS
Ethics
3
0
3
  
SCI 405
Research 2
0
2
2
SCI 405
 
TOTAL
 
9
3
12
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4119
Correlation Course
6
0
6
CHM 4112,
CHM 4112L,
CHM 4114,
CHM 4116,
CHM 4116L,
CHM 4117,
CHM 4118,
CHM 4118L
 
SCI 406
Research 3
0
2
2
SCI 405
 
TOTAL
 
6
2
8
  

Effectivity: A.Y. 2021-2022

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule
Year
First Term 
(August – December)
Second Term
(January – May)
Special Term
(June – July)
1
/
/
none
2
/
/
none
3
/
/
none
4
/
/
none
First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 401
Principles of Chemistry
3
0
3
  
CHM 401L
Principles of Chemistry (Laboratory)
0
2
2
 
CHM 401
CONTEM_W
The Contemporary World
3
0
3
  
FIL 1
Panimulang Pagsasalin
3
0
3
  
GE ELEC I
Elective I
3
0
3
  
MAT 401A
Differential Calculus
3
0
3
  
NSTP 1
National Service Training Program 1
0
3
3
  
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports
2
0
2
  
THY 1
Christian Vision of the Human Person
3
0
3
  
UND_SELF
Understanding the Self
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
23
5
28
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 412
Mechanics
3
0
3
  
CHM 412L
Mechanics (Laboratory)
0
1
1
 
CHM 412
CHM 413
Integral Calculus with Differential Equations
3
0
3
MATH 401A
 
CHM 414
Analytical Chemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 414L
Analytical Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 401, 
CHM 401L
CHM 414
GE ELEC II
Elective II
3
0
3
 
 
MATH_MW
Mathematics in the Modern World
3
0
3
  
NSTP 2
National Service Training Program 2
0
3
3
NSTP 1
 
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance
2
0
2
  
PURPCOM
Purposive Communication
3
0
3
  
THY 2
Christian Vision of Marriage and Family
3
0
3
THY 1
 
TOTAL
 
23
6
29
  
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ART_APP
Art Appreciation
3
0
3
  
CHM 415
Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 412,
CHM412L
 
CHM 415L
Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 412L
CHM 415
CHM 416
Organic Chemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 416L
Organic Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
CHM 416
CHM 417
Analytical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 414,
CHM 414L
 
CHM 417L
Analytical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 414,
CHM 414L
CHM 417
PATH-FIT
Fitness Excercises for Specific Sports
2
0
2
  
READ_PH
Readings in Philippine History
3
0
3
  
THY 3
Christian Vision of the Church in Society
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2
 
TOTAL
 
20
5
25
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 418
Organic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 416,
CHM 416L
 
CHM 418L
Organic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 416,
CHM 416L
CHM 418
CHM 419
Physical Chemistry 1
3
0
3
CHM 412,
CHM 412L,
CHM 413,
CHM 414,
CHM 414L,
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4120
Free Elective
3
1
4
  
ELE 1
Professional Elective 1
3
0
3
  
ELE 2
Professional Elective 2
3
0
3
  
GE ELEC III
Elective III
3
0
3
  
PATH-FIT
Human Enhancement
2
0
2
  
THY 4
Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2,
THY 3
 
TOTAL
 
23
3
26
  
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4110
Physical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 419
 
CHM 4110L
Physical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 419
CHM 4110
CHM 4111
Biochemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4111L
Biochemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
CHM 4111
CHM 4112
Analytical Chemistry 3 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 417,
CHM 417L
 
CHM 4112L
Analytical Chemistry 3 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 417,
CHM 417L
CHM 4112
STS
Science, Technology and Society
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
12
5
17
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4113
Inorganic Chemistry 1
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 4114
Physical Chemistry 3
3
0
3
CHM 4110,
CHM 4110L
 
CHM 4115
Professional Engagement
0
4
4
CHM 4112,
CHM 4112L,
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4116
Biochemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 4111,
CHM 4111L
 
CHM 4116L
Biochemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 4111,
CHM 4111L
CHM 4116
LIWORIZ
Life and Works of Rizal
3
0
3
  
SCI 403
Research 1
2
0
2
  
TOTAL
 
14
5
19
  
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4117
Advance Organic Chemistry
3
0
3
CHM 418
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4118
Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 4113
 
CHM 4118L
Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 4113
CHM 4118
ETHICS
Ethics
3
0
3
  
SCI 405
Research 2
0
2
2
SCI 405
 
TOTAL
 
9
3
12
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4119
Correlation Course
6
0
6
CHM 4112,
CHM 4112L,
CHM 4114,
CHM 4116,
CHM 4116L,
CHM 4117,
CHM 4118,
CHM 4118L
 
SCI 406
Research 3
0
2
2
SCI 405
 
TOTAL
 
6
2
8
  

Effectivity: A.Y. 2019-2020

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule
Year
First Term 
(August – December)
Second Term
(January – May)
Special Term
(June – July)
1
/
/
none
2
/
/
none
3
/
/
none
4
/
/
none
First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 401
Principles of Chemistry
3
0
3
  
CHM 401L
Principles of Chemistry (Laboratory)
0
2
2
 
CHM 401
CONTEM_W
The Contemporary World
3
0
3
  
FIL 1
Kontekstuwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino
3
0
3
  
MAT 401A
Differential Calculus
3
0
3
  
NSTP 1
National Service Training Program 1
0
3
3
  
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports
2
0
2
  
THY 1
Christian Vision of the Human Person
3
0
3
  
UND_SELF
Understanding the Self
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
20
5
25
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 412
Mechanics
3
0
3
  
CHM 412L
Mechanics (Laboratory)
0
1
1
 
CHM 412
CHM 413
Integral Calculus with Differential Equations
3
0
3
MATH 401A
 
CHM 414
Analytical Chemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 414L
Analytical Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 401, 
CHM 401L
CHM 414
FIL 2
Panimulang Pagsasalin
3
0
3
FIL 1
 
MATH_MW
Mathematics in the Modern World
3
0
3
  
NSTP 2
National Service Training Program 2
0
3
3
NSTP 1
 
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance
2
0
2
  
PURPCOM
Purposive Communication
3
0
3
  
THY 2
Christian Vision of Marriage and Family
3
0
3
THY 1
 
TOTAL
 
23
6
29
  
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ART_APP
Art Appreciation
3
0
3
  
CHM 415
Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 412,
CHM412L
 
CHM 415L
Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 412L
CHM 415
CHM 416
Organic Chemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 416L
Organic Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
CHM 416
CHM 417
Analytical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 414,
CHM 414L
 
CHM 417L
Analytical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 414,
CHM 414L
CHM 417
PATH-FIT
Fitness Excercises for Specific Sports
2
0
2
  
READ_PH
Readings in Philippine History
3
0
3
  
THY 3
Christian Vision of the Church in Society
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2
 
TOTAL
 
20
5
25
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 418
Organic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 416,
CHM 416L
 
CHM 418L
Organic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 416,
CHM 416L
CHM 418
CHM 419
Physical Chemistry 1
3
0
3
CHM 412,
CHM 412L,
CHM 413,
CHM 414,
CHM 414L,
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4120
Free Elective
3
1
4
  
ELE 1
Professional Elective 1
3
0
3
  
ELE 2
Professional Elective 2
3
0
3
  
LIT 1
The Great Works
3
0
3
  
PATH-FIT
Human Enhancement
2
0
2
  
THY 4
Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2,
THY 3
 
TOTAL
 
23
3
26
  
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4110
Physical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 419
 
CHM 4110L
Physical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 419
CHM 4110
CHM 4111
Biochemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4111L
Biochemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
CHM 4111
CHM 4112
Analytical Chemistry 3 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 417,
CHM 417L
 
CHM 4112L
Analytical Chemistry 3 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 417,
CHM 417L
CHM 4112
STS
Science, Technology and Society
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
12
5
17
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4113
Inorganic Chemistry 1
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 4114
Physical Chemistry 3
3
0
3
CHM 4110,
CHM 4110L
 
CHM 4115
Professional Engagement
0
4
4
CHM 4112,
CHM 4112L,
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4116
Biochemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 4111,
CHM 4111L
 
CHM 4116L
Biochemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 4111,
CHM 4111L
CHM 4116
LIWORIZ
Life and Works of Rizal
3
0
3
  
SCI 403
Research 1
2
0
2
  
TOTAL
 
14
5
19
  
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4117
Advance Organic Chemistry
3
0
3
CHM 418
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4118
Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 4113
 
CHM 4118L
Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 4113
CHM 4118
ETHICS
Ethics
3
0
3
  
SCI 405
Research 2
0
2
2
SCI 405
 
TOTAL
 
9
3
12
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4119
Correlation Course
6
0
6
CHM 4112,
CHM 4112L,
CHM 4114,
CHM 4116,
CHM 4116L,
CHM 4117,
CHM 4118,
CHM 4118L
 
SCI 406
Research 3
0
2
2
SCI 405
 
TOTAL
 
6
2
8
  

Effectivity: A.Y. 2018-2019

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule
Year
First Term 
(August – December)
Second Term
(January – May)
Special Term
(June – July)
1
/
/
none
2
/
/
none
3
/
/
none
4
/
/
none
First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 401
Principles of Chemistry
3
0
3
  
CHM 401L
Principles of Chemistry (Laboratory)
0
2
2
 
CHM 401
CONTEM_W
The Contemporary World
3
0
3
  
FIL 1
Kontekstuwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino
3
0
3
  
MAT 401A
Differential Calculus
3
0
3
  
NSTP 1
National Service Training Program 1
0
3
3
  
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports
2
0
2
  
THY 1
Christian Vision of the Human Person
3
0
3
  
UND_SELF
Understanding the Self
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
20
5
25
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 412
Mechanics
3
0
3
  
CHM 412L
Mechanics (Laboratory)
0
1
1
 
CHM 412
CHM 413
Integral Calculus with Differential Equations
3
0
3
MATH 401A
 
CHM 414
Analytical Chemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 414L
Analytical Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
 
CHM 414
FIL 2
Panimulang Pagsasalin
3
0
3
FIL 1
 
MATH_MW
Mathematics in the Modern World
3
0
3
  
NSTP 2
National Service Training Program 2
0
3
3
NSTP 1
 
PATH-FIT
Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance
2
0
2
  
PURPCOM
Purposive Communication
3
0
3
  
THY 2
Christian Vision of Marriage and Family
3
0
3
THY 1
 
TOTAL
 
23
6
29
  
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
ART_APP
Art Appreciation
3
0
3
  
CHM 415
Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 412,
CHM412L
 
CHM 415L
Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 412L
CHM 415
CHM 416
Organic Chemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 416L
Organic Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
CHM 416
CHM 417
Analytical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 414,
CHM 414L
 
CHM 417L
Analytical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 414,
CHM 414L
CHM 417
PATH-FIT
Fitness Excercises for Specific Sports
2
0
2
  
READ_PH
Readings in Philippine History
3
0
3
  
THY 3
Christian Vision of the Church in Society
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2
 
TOTAL
 
20
5
25
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 418
Organic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 416,
CHM 416L
 
CHM 418L
Organic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 416,
CHM 416L
CHM 418
CHM 419
Physical Chemistry 1
3
0
3
CHM 412,
CHM 412L,
CHM 413,
CHM 414,
CHM 414L,
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4120
Free Elective
3
1
4
  
ELE 1
Professional Elective 1
3
0
3
  
ELE 2
Professional Elective 2
3
0
3
  
LIT 1
The Great Works
3
0
3
  
PATH-FIT
Human Enhancement
2
0
2
  
THY 4
Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2,
THY 3
 
TOTAL
 
23
3
26
  
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4110
Physical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 419
 
CHM 4110L
Physical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 419
CHM 4110
CHM 4111
Biochemistry 1 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4111L
Biochemistry 1 (Laboratory)
0
2
2
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
CHM 4111
CHM 4112
Analytical Chemistry 3 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 417,
CHM 417L
 
CHM 4112L
Analytical Chemistry 3 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 417,
CHM 417L
CHM 4112
STS
Science, Technology and Society
3
0
3
  
TOTAL
 
12
5
17
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4113
Inorganic Chemistry 1
3
0
3
CHM 401,
CHM 401L
 
CHM 4114
Physical Chemistry 3
3
0
3
CHM 4110,
CHM 4110L
 
CHM 4115
Professional Engagement
0
4
4
CHM 4112,
CHM 4112L,
CHM 418,
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4116
Biochemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 4111,
CHM 4111L
 
CHM 4116L
Biochemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 4111,
CHM 4111L
CHM 4116
LIWORIZ
Life and Works of Rizal
3
0
3
  
SCI 403
Research 1
2
0
2
  
TOTAL
 
14
5
19
  
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4117
Advance Organic Chemistry
3
0
3
CHM 418
CHM 418L
 
CHM 4118
Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)
3
0
3
CHM 4113
 
CHM 4118L
Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)
0
1
1
CHM 4113
CHM 4118
ETHICS
Ethics
3
0
3
  
SCI 405
Research 2
0
2
2
SCI 405
 
TOTAL
 
9
3
12
  

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
CHM 4119
Correlation Course
6
0
6
CHM 4112,
CHM 4112L,
CHM 4114,
CHM 4116,
CHM 4116L,
CHM 4117,
CHM 4118,
CHM 4118L
 
SCI 406
Research 3
0
2
2
SCI 405
 
TOTAL
 
6
2
8
  

Program Curriculum (Old)

Program Curriculum (Old)

Effectivity: 2015-2016 until Freshmen Cohort of A.Y. 2017-2018

First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
CHEM 101
General Inorganic Chemistry I
3
0
3
 
CHEM 101L
General Inorganic Chemistry I (Laboratory)
0
6
2
 
ENG 1
Introduction to College English
3
0
3
 
MATH 101
College Algebra
3
0
3
 
MATH 102
Trigonometry
3
0
3
 
PHIST
Philippine History
3
0
3
 
PSY 1
General Psychology
3
0
3
 
RC
Rizal Course
3
0
3
 
THY 1
Contextualized Salvation History
3
0
3
 
PE 1
Physical Education
2
0
2
 
ROTC
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
3
0
3
 
TOTAL
 
29
6
31
 

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
BIO 100
General Biology
2
0
2
 
BIO 100L
General Biology (Laboratory)
0
3
1
 
CHEM 102
General Inorganic Chemistry II
3
0
3
CHEM 101, 
CHEM 101L
CHEM 102L
General Inorganic Chemistry II (Laboratory)
0
6
2
CHEM 101, 
CHEM 101L
ENG 2
Reading and Thinking Skills for Academic Study
3
0
3
ENG 1
HUM 1
Art, Man, and Society
3
0
3
 
LIT 102A
Philippine Literatures
3
0
3
 
MATH 108B
Mathematical Analysis
3
0
3
MATH 101, 
MATH 102
SA
Socio-Anthropology
3
0
3
 
THY 2
Church and Sacraments
3
0
3
THY 1
PE 2
Physical Education
2
0
2
 
ROTC
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
3
0
3
 
TOTAL
 
29
9
32
 
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
CHEM 201
Organic Chemistry I
3
0
3
CHEM 102, 
CHEM 102L
CHEM 201L
Organic Chemistry I (Laboratory)
0
6
2
CHEM 102, 
CHEM 102L
ENG 3
Academic Writing Skills
3
0
3
ENG 1, 
ENG 2
FIL 1
Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino
3
0
3
 
MATH 109B
Mathematical Analysis II
4
0
4
MATH 101, 
MATH 102, 
MATH 108B
MICR 201
General Microbiology with Industrial Applications
2
0
2
BIO 101, 
BIO 101L, 
CHEM 102, 
CHEM 102L
MICR 201L
General Microbiology with Industrial Applications (Laboratory)
0
6
2
BIO 101, 
BIO 101L, 
CHEM 102, 
CHEM 102L
PHL 2/102
Logic
3
0
3
 
PHYS 103
Mechanics and Molecular Forces
3
0
3
MATH 101, 
MATH 102
PHYS 103L
Mechanics and Molecular Forces (Laboratory)
0
3
1
MATH 101, 
MATH 102
PE 3
Physical Education
2
0
2
 
NSTP
National Service Training Program
3
0
3
 
TOTAL
 
26
15
31
 

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
CHEM 202
Organic Chemistry II
3
0
3
CHEM 201, 
CHEM 201L
CHEM 202L
Organic Chemistry II (Laboratory)
0
6
2
CHEM 201, 
CHEM 201L
CHEM 301
Analytical Chemistry I
3
0
3
CHEM 102, 
CHEM 102L
CHEM 301L
Analytical Chemistry I (Laboratory)
0
6
2
CHEM 102, 
CHEM 102L
ENG 4
Oral Communication in Context
3
0
3
ENG 1, 
ENG 2, 
ENG 3
FIL 2
Pagbasa at Pagsulat tungo sa Pananaliksik
3
0
3
FIL 1
MATH 110B
Mathematical Analysis III
4
0
4
MATH 101, 
MATH 102, 
MATH 108B, 
MATH 109B
PHL 5
Christian Ethics
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2
PHYS 203
Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism
3
0
3
PHYS 103, 
PHYS 103L
PHYS 203L
Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism (Laboratory)
0
3
1
PHYS 103, 
PHYS 103L
PE 4
Physical Education
2
0
2
 
NSTP
National Service Training Program
3
0
3
 
TOTAL
 
27
15
32
 
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
CHEM 103
Inorganic Chemistry I
3
0
3
CHEM 202, 
CHEM 202L
CHEM 302
Analytical Chemistry II
3
0
3
CHEM 301, 
CHEM 301L
CHEM 302L
Analytical Chemistry II (Laboratory)
0
6
2
CHEM 301, 
CHEM 301L
CHEM 402
Physical Chemistry I
3
0
3
CHEM 202, 
CHEM 202L, 
CHEM 301, 
CHEM 301L, 
MATH 110B, 
PHYS 203, 
PHYS 203L
CHEM 601
General Biochemistry
3
0
3
CHEM 202, 
CHEM 202L
CHEM 601L
General Biochemistry
0
6
2
CHEM 202, 
CHEM 202L
ETAR
Economics with Taxation and Agrarian Reform
3
0
3
 
FL 1
Foreign Language 1
3
0
3
 
PHYS 208
Wave, Optics, and Modern Physics
3
0
3
PHYS 203, 
PHYS 203L
PHYS 208L
Wave, Optics, and Modern Physics
0
3
1
PHYS203, 
PHYS 203L
TOTAL
 
21
15
26
 

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
CHEM 206
Advanced Organic Chemistry
3
0
3
CHEM 102, 
CHEM 102L
CHEM 303
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
2
0
2
CHEM 302, 
CHEM 302L
CHEM 303L
Advanced Analytical Chemistry (Laboratory)
0
6
2
CHEM 302, 
CHEM 302L
CHEM 307L
Chemometrics (Laboratory)
0
3
1
CHEM 302, 
CHEM 302L
CHEM 403
Physical Chemistry II
3
0
3
CHEM 402
CHEM 403L
Physical Chemistry II (Laboratory)
0
6
2
CHEM 402
CHEM 503
Professional Exposure, Jurisprudence, and Practicum
3
0
3
CHEM 202, 
CHEM 202L, 
CHEM 302, 
CHEM 302L
CHEM 602
Advanced Biochemistry
3
0
3
CHEM 601, 
CHEM 601L
CHEM 602L
Advanced Biochemistry (Laboratory)
0
3
1
CHEM 601, 
CHEM 601L
THS 1
Thesis I
2
0
2
CHEM 302, 
CHEM 402, 
CHEM 402L, 
ENG 3
TOTAL
 
16
18
22
 
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
CHEM 104
Inorganic Chemistry II
3
0
3
CHEM 103, 
CHEM 403, 
CHEM 403L
CHEM 104L
Inorganic Chemistry II (Laboratory)
0
3
1
CHEM 103, 
CHEM 403, 
CHEM 403L
CHEM 404
Physical Chemistry III
3
0
3
CHEM 403, 
CHEM 403L
CHEM 405L
Computational Chemistry (Laboratory)
0
3
1
CHEM 403, 
CHEM 403L
PGC
Philippine Government and Constitution
3
0
3
 
PHLSCI
Philosophy of Science
3
0
3
PHL 2
SCL 3
The Social Teachings of the Church
3
0
3
THY 1, 
THY 2, 
PHL 5
THS 2
Thesis II
0
6
2
 
TOTAL
 
15
12
19
 

Second Term
Abbreviation
Description
Lec. Hrs.
Lab. Hrs.
Units
Pre-Requisites
CHEM CORR
Correlation Course
6
0
6
CHEM 104, 
CHEM 104L, 
CHEM 206, 
CHEM 303, 
CHEM 303L, 
CHEM 404, 
CHEM 405L, 
CHEM 602, 
CHEM 602L
THS 3
Thesis III
0
6
2
THS 2
TOTAL
 
9
6
11
 

Program Policies

Program Policies

  • The work of the students shall be graded at the end of each term in accordance with the 5-point numerical grading system. 

  • A student’s performance is evaluated in two grading periods: Prelims and Finals.
  • A student’s final grade is based on the average of his/her raw grade computed from two (2) grading periods:

( + )/2 

  • Final grades may be viewed at the end of the term via the MyUSTe Portal

The average raw grade is transmuted to the 5-point grade equivalent. A sample matrix of computation based on 60-raw grade passing mark is shown: 

Lecture and their corresponding laboratory courses are known as Co-Requisites.

 

Lecture Courses

For most technical courses, the passing raw grade is 60.

Class Standing60%
Preliminary / Final Exams30%
Course Inquiry Project (CIP)10%

 

Course Inquiry Project

  • CIP is a group project that showcases the integration of students’ learning in a particular course. Possible forms are: 1) infographics, brochures, poster, capstone research, and problem sets, among others.

 

Laboratory Courses

Class Standing70%
Preliminary / Final Exams30%
  • Students who do not show satisfactory performance in their academic undertaking shall be debarred from the college.
  • Those with academic deficiencies of 8 units or less will be classified as Probationary. Students will be allowed to enroll the following term but only in subjects authorized by the Dean’s representatives
  • Those with academic deficiencies of 9 units or more will be classified as Not to be Readmitted (NBTR). Except for those in the first year and fourth year, students under this classification will not be readmitted in the following term. 

Regular: No deficiencies and taking the regular load

Irregular: With back subjects and/or with uncleared deficiencies (5.0, WF, FA, INC)

  • Students, as a general rule, should carry the academic load prescribed by the Dean or Dean’s representative.
  • Only graduating students are entitled to carry an overload.
  • Only graduating students are allowed to waive pre-requisites.

The College of Science is the second home to her students. The college looks after not only the students’ academic progress but also their personal development and well-being.

The following are certain policies and guidelines on student welfare and development set by the College of Science and the Office for Student Affairs.

Based on PPS No. 1027: Code of Conduct

The University of Santo Tomas is the second home of the Thomasian students. Its task is mainly to form and improve the students’ character, attitude and moral values, as well as to develop their intellectual, physical and psychological fitness. A proper norm of conduct is designed to inculcate these ideals.

  • Thomasian core values of competence, compassion, and commitment
  • Honesty
  • Courtesy
  • Diligence
  • Good Grooming
  • Decency and Modesty in Action
  • Maintenance of Peace and Order
  • Camaraderie
  • Care for the Environment

The University, through its Counseling and Career Center, aim to help learners achieve holistic student development and success.

Counseling and Case Management

  • facilitates academic achievement, personal growth, and social development

Career Services

  • empowers students in making informed career decisions and in developing career competencies needed in the world of work
  • assists in placement fit and in building industry partnerships for students’ career success
 
  • The students shall join or form only student organizations whose objectives uphold the vision and mission of the University.
  • Students shall join only organizations duly recognized by the University.
  • The list of local student organizations of the College of Science can be found here.

Imposition of disciplinary action is progressive. As such, the following list shows the levels of disciplinary action.

  • Reprimand: Shall serve as a warning that any future violation of this Code shall be a ground for the imposition of a more severe penalty.
  • Suspension: Student is denied or deprived of attendance in classes for a specified period of time
  • Non-readmission: A penalty in which the student is denied admission or enrollment for the subsequent school terms.
  • Exclusion: Dropping from the roll of qualified students in the university
  • Expulsion: Student is excluded from admission to any public or private school in the Philippines.

Offenses punishable by non-readmission, exclusion, or expulsion

  • Dishonesty
  • Hazing
  • Possession of deadly weapons
  • Immorality
  • Using, possessing, and selling of prohibited drugs
  • Drunkenness
  • Vandalism
  • Arson or destruction of University property
  • Blackmail or other forms of extortion

Program Recognitions

Program Recognitions

CHEd Center of Excellence
Center of Excellence (COE) refers to a department within a higher education institution, which continuously demonstrates excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications.

ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance Certified 

PACUCOA Level IV Accreditation (The Highest)
These are the programs that are highly respected in the Philippines and with prestige and authority comparable with excellence foreign universities. They are granted full autonomy for the program.