B.Sc(Hons:), M.Sc(Chemistry)
Lecturer/Head
The Department of Chemistry was organized by Professor U Aung Khin, Head of the Department of Chemistry of the University of Rangoon in 1963. First the require chemicals and apparatus were provided by the Department of Chemistry, University of Rangoon.
The teaching staff at the beginning consisted of Dr. Ko Ko Gyi B.Sc (Hons), D.Sc (Zurich), Lecturer, and six Demonstrators from the Department of Chemistry, University of Rangoon.
In 1964, Dr. Ko Ko Gyi and the six Demonstrators were transferred and
Dr. Thein Aung Ph.D (Missouri) took over as Lecturer and Head of the Department. Assistant Lecturers and Two Demonstrators were also appointed.
Former Head Of Department
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U Khin Mg Myint | M.Sc | 1970 – 1977 |
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Dr. Soe Win | Ph.D | 1977 – 1981 |
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Dr. Mg Kyaw | Ph.D | 1981 – 1986 |
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U Sein Lin | B.Sc | 1986 – 1987 |
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U Khin Mg Zaw | M.Sc | 1987 – 1990 |
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Daw Tin Tin Win | M.Sc | 1990 – 1993 |
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Daw Mya Mya | M.Sc | 1993 – 2005 |
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Daw Lai Lai Kyi | M.Sc | 2005 – 2009 |
Aim and Objectives
At the end of the course the learner should be able to:
Knowledge
- acquire the fundamental principles of chemistry in order to understand and correlatewith other subjects such as biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, preclinical, clinical subjects and other medical related subjects.
Skills
- perform basic laboratory tests, accurate data collection, analysis of data and drawing of valid conclusion.
Attitude
- apply scientific principles in relevant medical studies and safety principles in performing chemical laboratory tests for medical research.