Chemistry is the perfect choice for students with lively and inquiring minds. It affects all aspects of our lives - food, clothing, shelter, and health. It is therefore related to many fields of science and technology, such as physics, biology, medicine, pharmacy, and in many processes.
The Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry is one of six departments in the School of Natural and Applied Sciences which offers traditional chemistry courses as well as the not-so-traditional, such as medicinal chemistry, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is actively engaged in research and consultancy involving not only fundamental aspects of the science but also in the development of chemical technologies appropriate to Zambia.
Mission Statement
The Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Zambia aims to train personnel for scientific, academic institutions, and the chemical industry in Zambia with special emphasis on the primary needs of the nation. The department, through its programmes, strives to establish meaningful relationships with the local chemical industry to keep the curriculum relevant to local industries. It is dedicated to providing quality services to the community and chemical industries through its research and consultancy services.
It is the department's mission to:
- Train quality personnel for scientific and academic institutions and chemical industries in the nation
- Address the primary needs of the nation through chemistry
- Promote collaboration with local industry in order to enhance the quality of chemical products in Zambia
- Look after and safeguard the interests of the community on matters of a chemical nature.