Chemistry furnishes much of the material which is the basis of modern civilization. Chemists are the constant source of innovation for its further benefit. It is hard to imagine any product introduced in recent times that did not require the creative efforts of a chemist at some stage in its development.

Abbottabad, with its unique landscape, is the rich source of medicinal plants and rocks containing
minerals which are not yet explored efficiently. It is the home to a number of schools, medical colleges, training institutes, etc. Moreover there are large numbers of industries in this region. There is dire need of professional chemist who can work on medicinal plants to evaluate new compounds and materials, devise new and cleaner industrial methods for synthesis and manufacturing, involve in biochemical analysis, forensic science, quality control and Environmental protection. None of this is possible without a strong University education in Chemistry.

Mission Statement

The Department has a superb research environment with world leading research groups and
facilities. It is mainly working on the areas of:

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Industrial Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry

Available laboratories

Department has four well equipped laboratories of;

• Applied Chemistry
• Central Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology

Laboratories are equipped with the most modern and automated technology. A wide range of instruments like Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatograph, High Performance Liquid Chromatograph, UV & IR Spectrophotometers, PCR, etc., are available to conduct teaching and research experiments in the specializations of Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry, and Clinical Chemistry under the guidance of highly qualified teachers and supporting staff.