The Chemistry course at Krea University meets global and Indian standards of Chemistry education, equipping students for a wide range of career opportunities. However, it also takes an innovative approach by reordering how key concepts are introduced — a significant departure from conventional pedagogy and from the historical sequence in which these ideas were developed.
At Krea, quantum mechanics is introduced at the very beginning of the course, while statistical mechanics precedes thermodynamics. The first innovation addresses a common student concern — a lack of engagement with inorganic chemistry and the periodic table — while the second offers an intuitive understanding of entropy as a way of counting, rather than through the abstract framework of heat engines. A third distinctive feature is the integration of biology within the Chemistry curriculum.
These innovations have been recognised and commended by external experts. The guiding principles of Krea’s pedagogy — being writing-intensive, research-based, and interdisciplinary — are thoughtfully interwoven throughout the individual courses.
In the Chemistry Major, learning-outcome based curriculum framework balances the demands of the interwoven nature of Krea pedagogy and the requirements of a Chemistry major according to Indian and global chemistry curricula. We have experimented with the order of introducing the concepts, a significant departure from existing pedagogy, and is different from the order in which the ideas were developed historically. Quantum mechanics in the beginning and we have introduced statistical mechanics before thermodynamics. This is aimed to give an intuitive approach to entropy as a way of counting rather than the abstract and formal way through the heat engines. These innovations have been noted and complimented by the external experts.
At Krea University, assessments are designed to foster continuous learning and intellectualgrowth. Students are evaluated through a mix of quizzes, mid-term examinations, finalexams, and well-structured home assignments. These assessments are administered atregular intervals to measure conceptual understanding and to encourage consistentengagement with course material.
Faculty members provide grades and feedback promptly, ensuring that students receivetimely guidance. Constructive, individualised feedback is a central component of ourpedagogical approach, enabling students to reflect on their performance, recognize areas forimprovement, and apply these insights to future work. This iterative feedback-driven processreinforces the broader liberal arts ethos of self-directed learning, critical thinking, andsustained academic development.
Chemistry graduation requirements for the 3-Year and 4-Year degree programmes:
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Credits needed
to earn a Single Major in Chemistry |
Credits needed
to earn a Double Major in Chemistry |
Credits needed
to earn a Minor in Chemistry |
Credits needed
to earn a Concentration in Chemistry |
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| 3-Year Programme | 58 | 48 | 28 | 18 |
| 4-Year Programme | 80 | 60 | 32 | 18 |
Chemistry graduation requirements for the 3-Year and 4-Year degree programmes:
| Single Major | Double Major | Minor | Concentration | |||||
| Required | Elective | Required | Elective | Required | Elective | Required | Elective | |
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3-Year Programme |
50 | 8 | 40 | 8 | 24 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
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4-Year Programme |
68 (includes a 12- credit required Capstone project) |
12 | 56 | 4 | 24 | 8 | 18 | 0 |
To earn a Chemistry Major, Minor, or Concentration, students must complete the required and elective credits in Chemistry courses as indicated above.
The Computational Chemistry Lab at Krea University provides students with a rigorous and forward-looking training in modern molecular modelling and data-driven chemical discovery. Through a suite of four complementary courses—Cheminformatics, Molecular Modelling using Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Modelling and Drug Design, and the Computational Chemistry Lab—students gain hands-on experience with the full spectrum of computational tools used in contemporary research and industry. The curriculum introduces learners to quantum-chemical methods for understanding molecular structure and reactivity, statistical and machine-learning approaches for analysing chemical datasets, and computational strategies used in rational drug design and biomolecular modelling.
In the lab, students apply these techniques to real-world chemical and biochemical systems, learning how to build molecular models, run simulations, interpret results, and connect computational insights with experimental observations. Together, these courses cultivate strong problem-solving abilities, computational literacy, and interdisciplinary thinking—key skills for advanced study in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, materials science, and related fields.
The Krea Chemistry graduate will be prepared for careers in basic research, applied research and development, biotechnology, chemical analysis, manufacturing, and marketing, while the discipline serves as a strong background for careers in law, medicine, business, environmental science, government policy, consultancy and other areas of science.
Partnerships
Krea University has partnerships with leading universities in India and abroad that offer students pathways for higher education and research. These collaborations create opportunities for postgraduate study, academic exchange, and continued learning across disciplines. Know more
Higher Education Pathways: MSc/PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Data Science, Cosmetic Science or Food Chemistry
Job roles: Analytical and Instrumentation Specialists, Synthetic Chemists in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Industries, Computational Chemists and Biochemists, Material Scientists.
Discover how Gayatri Tendulkar selected her importance to practical skills, theory Chemistry major, what makes this disciplines unique, and lab components.” the key lessons she learned, her future aspirations, and her words of wisdom for freshers.
“The Chemistry programme at Krea offers the ideal balance between theory and lab classes, which has improved my analytical and technical abilities, sharpened my research-based techniques, and instilled in me a mindset of practical-based thinking. The way the course was organized made it possible for the students to comprehend and value the fundamental concepts of chemistry before moving on to related topics. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme allowed me to explore more subjects of my interest, which is what motivated me to seek a Master’s degree in Biochemistry.”