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IGNOU M.Sc Programs Eligibility & Duration (July Session)

IGNOU provides the Distance and Online MSc course in 17 specializations which are MSc in Counselling And Family Therapy, MSc in Environmental Science, MSc in Food And Nutrition, MSc in Hospitality Administration, M.Sc in Mathematics With Applications In Computer Science, M.Sc in Home Science – Community Development and Extension Management, M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry, M.Sc in Applied Statistics, M.Sc in Biochemistry, M.Sc in Chemistry, M.Sc in Food Safety and Quality Management, M.Sc in Geography, M.Sc n Geoinformatics, M.Sc. in Industrial Safety, M.Sc in Information Security, M.Sc in Physics, M.Sc in Renewable Energy and Environment, and M.Sc in Zoology. The syllabus of all the specializations except MSc in hospitality administration as IGNOU provides this course through the collaboration with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, is given below.

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IGNOU M.Sc Programs - Curriculum (Syllabus/Subjects)

The syllabus of the distance and online M.Sc. programs offered by IGNOU is thoughtfully designed to provide students with a strong foundation in their chosen field of science, blending academic theory, research methodology, and practical applications. Each specialization under the IGNOU M.Sc. umbrella covers a wide range of advanced topics aimed at enhancing both knowledge and employability. The curriculum generally consists of core courses that lay the groundwork of essential concepts, elective courses that allow learners to focus on specific areas of interest, and, in some cases, a dissertation, project work, or practical component that supports hands-on experience.

Depending on the specialization, students may engage with subjects such as scientific research techniques, advanced mathematics, computational tools, biological and chemical sciences, environmental science, food and nutrition, counselling and family therapy, geoinformatics, computer programming, data mining, industrial safety, renewable energy systems, information security, and more. The programs are structured to ensure that learners not only understand theoretical frameworks but also develop critical thinking and analytical abilities required in both academic and professional environments.

IGNOU M.Sc Course Curriculum

24 months | 4 semesters | 15-20 hours/week

Title of the Course

Credits

MHC-001- Fundamentals of Development and Extension

6

MHC-002- Community Organisation and Community  Development

4

MDC-003- Media in Development Communication

6

MDC-005- Development: Information and  Communication Technologies

6

MHC-003- Programme Planning and Evaluation

4

MHC-004- Participatory Community Development

4

MHCP-001- Field Project in Home Science

4

MGS-001*- Gender and Development: Concept, Approaches and Strategies (OR)

MRD-202*- Rural  Development Programmes

6

 

 

6

PGDCDEM- P.G. Diploma in Community Development and Extension Management (PGDCDEM) as Exit option after completion of 1st year

 

Total – 40

M. Sc. IIndyear

MHC-005- Community Sciences And Community Development: Emerging Issues

8

MDV-110- Training And Development

6

MHC-006- Management of Maternal and Child Health

4

MHC-007- Social and Behaviour Change

6

MHC-008- Research Methods In Community Development & Extension Management

4

MHCP-002- Research Project in Home Science

6

MEDS-051*- Fundamentals of CSR

(OR)

MHC-009*- Rural Development: Issues and Concerns

6

 

6

MSCHSC- M. Sc. (Home Science – Community Development & Extension Management )(MSCHSC)

Total – 80

*This is an Elective Course. Any one to be selected. All other Courses are compulsory.

Title of the Course

Course Credits

Semester-I

MCH-011- Inorganic Chemistry -I

4 credits

MCH-012- Organic Chemistry-I

4 credits

MCH-013- General Physical Chemistry

4 credits

MCHL-011- Chemistry Lab-I

2 credits

MCHL-012- Chemistry Lab-II

2 credits

MCHL-013- Chemistry Lab-III

2 credits

MCH-014*- Mathematics for Chemists

2 credits

MCH-015*- Biology for Chemists

2 credits

* Learners may take MCH-014 or MCH-015, depending on their requirement.

Semester-II

MCH-016- Inorganic Chemistry -II

4 credits

MCH-017- Organic Chemistry-II

4 credits

MCH-018- Quantum Chemistry and group theory

4 credits

MCHL-014- Chemistry Lab-IV

2 credits

MCHL-015- Chemistry Lab-V

2 credits

MCHL-016- Chemistry Lab-VI

2 credits

MCH-019- Green Chemistry

2 credits

 

Semester-III

MCH-001- Basic Analytical Chemistry

6 credits

MCHL-001- Basic Analytical Chemistry Lab

2 credits

MCH-002- Separation Methods

6 credits

MCHL-002- Separation Methods Lab

2 credits

MCH-0023- Environmental chemistry

4 credits

Semester-IV

MCHL-0018- Environmental chemistry Lab

2 credits

MCH-020- Introduction to research

2 credits

MCH-003- Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis

6 credits

MCHL-003- Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis Lab

2 credits

MCH-004- Electroanalytical and Other analytical methods

6 credits

MCHL-004- Electroanalytical and Other analytical methods Lab

2 credits

Semester

Title of the Course

Course Credits

I

Real Analysis, Calculus and Geometry

02

Probability and Probability Distributions

04

Survey Sampling and Design of Experiments-I

04

Statistical Quality Control and Time Series Analysis

04

Introduction to R Software

02

Statistical Computing using R-I

04

II

Statistical Inference

04

Applied Regression Analysis

04

Multivariate Analysis

04

Epidemiology and Clinical Trials

02

Statistical Computing using R-II

06

III

Survey Sampling and Design of Experiments-II

04

Classical and Bayesian Inference

04

Linear Algebra and Multivariate Calculus

04

Research Methodology

04

Statistical Computing using R-III

04

IV

Data Analysis with Python

02

Data Analysis with Python Lab

02

Categorical and Survival Analysis

02

Introduction to Machine Learning

04

Statistical Computing using R-IV

02

Operations Research*

04

Stochastic Processes*

04

Project/Dissertation*

08

* Candidate may opt either two theory courses “Operations Research” (4 credits) and “Stochastic Processes” (4 credits) together or a Project/Dissertation.

Course Codes

Title of the Course

Course Credits

Year:1 – Semester I

MBC-001

Concepts of Biochemistry (Core)

4

MBC-002

Cell and Molecular Biology (Core)

4

MBC-003

Bioanalytical Techniques (Core)

4

MBCL-001

Biochemistry Lab I(Core)

4

Year:1 Semester II

MBC-004

Enzymes and their applications (Core)

4

MBC-005

Concepts and connections in metabolism (Core)

4

MBC-006

Recombinant DNA Technology and its applications (Core)

4

MBCL-002

Biochemistry Lab II

4

Elective course (*any two in a year)

MBCE-012*

Plant Biochemistry

4*

MBCE-013*

Human Physiology

4*

MBCE-014*

Microbiology

4*

Year:2- Semester III

MBC-007

Bioinformatics and Biostatistics (Core)

4

MBC-008

Genetics and Evolutionary Biology (Core)

4

MBC-009

Clinical Biochemistry (Core)

4

MBCL-003

Biochemistry Lab III (Core)

4

Year:2- Semester IV

MBC-010

Research methodology(Core)

4

MBC-011

Animal and Plant tissue culture(Core)

4

MBCP-001

Project

8

Elective course (*any two in a year)

MBCE-015*

Immunology and immunological techniques

4*

MBCE-016*

Toxicology

4*

MBCE-017*

OMICS

4*

Course Code

Title of the Course

Course Credits

Semester I

MCH-011

Inorganic Chemistry -I

04

MCH-012

Organic Chemistry-I

04

MCH-013

General Physical Chemistry

04

MCH-014*

Mathematics for Chemists

02

MCH-015*

Biology for Chemists

02

MCHL-011

Chemistry Lab-I

02

MCHL-012

Chemistry Lab-II

02

MCHL-013

Chemistry Lab-III

02

*The learner has to take one of these two courses. 

The learners who have studied biology at 10+2 level are advised to opt for MCH-014 (Mathematics for Chemists) course whereas those who have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level, are advised to opt for MCH-015 (Biology for Chemists) course.

Semester II

MCH-016

Inorganic Chemistry -II

04

MCH-017

Organic Chemistry-II

04

MCH-018

Quantum Chemistry and group theory

04

MCH-019

Green Chemistry

02

MCHL-014

Chemistry Lab-IV

02

MCHL-015

Chemistry Lab-V

02

MCHL-016

Chemistry Lab-VI

02

Semester III

MCH-020

Atomic and Molecular spectroscopy

04

MCH-021

Chemistry of Materials

04

MCH-022

Separation and  Spectroscopic Methods

04

MCHL-017

Separation and  Spectroscopic Methods Lab

02

MCH-023

Environmental Chemistry

04

MCHL-018

Environmental Chemistry Lab.

02

Semester IV

MCH-024

Introduction to research

02

MCH-025

Electroanalytical and Other analytical methods

04

MCHL-019

Electroanalytical and Other analytical methods Lab

02

MCHE-011

Elective- I: Applications of spectroscopy to Inorganic &Bioinorganic molecules

04

MCHE-012

Elective- II: Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds

04

MCHE-013

Elective- III: Supramolecular Chemistry

04

MCHE-014

Elective – IV: Primary and Secondary Metabolites

04

MCHE-015

Elective – V: Advanced Kinetics and Electrochemistry

04

Course Code

Title of the Course

Credits

First Year

 

 

I Semester

 

 

MEV 11

Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Ecology

4

MEV 12

Earth Processes

4

MEV 13

Environmental Chemistry

4

MEVL 11

Environmental Science Lab Course -1

4

II Semester

 

 

MEV 14

Sustainable Natural Resource Management

4

MEV 15

Environmental Pollution, Control and Management

4

MEV 16

Environmental Impact Assessment

4

MEVL 12

Environmental Science Lab Course -2

4

 

Elective Course (Choose any one course from the elective courses list)

4

Second Year

 

 

III Semester

 

 

MEV 17

Environmental Legislations

4

MEV 18

Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology

4

MEV 19

Research Methodology for Environmental Science

4

MEVL 13

Environmental Science Lab Course – 3

4

 

Elective Courses (Choose any one course from the elective courses list)

4

IV Semester

 

 

MEVP 11

Dissertation/Project

8

 

Elective Course (Choose any one course from the elective courses list)

4

 

Elective Course (Choose any one course from the elective courses list)

4

Elective Courses (Choose any four courses: One each for Sem. II & Sem.-III and two for Sem. IV)

MEVE 11

Global Climate Change

4

MEVE 12

Environmental Management

4

MEVE 13

Environmental Biotechnology

4

MEVE 14

Biodiversity Conservation and Management

4

MEVE 15

Disaster Management

4

MEVE 16

Urban Environment

4

MEVE 17

Environment and Society

4

MEVE 18

Instrumentation Techniques for Environmental Monitoring

4

MEVE 19

Environmental Issues

4

Total Credits

 

72

First Year courses

 

Course code

Title of course

Course Credits

MVP 001

Food Fundamentals and Chemistry

4

MVPI 001

Food Microbiology

4

MVP 002

Food  laws and Standards

4

MVP 003

Principles of Food Safety and Quality Management

4

MVP 004

Food  Safety and Quality Management Systems

4

MVPL 001

Food Safety and Quality Auditing 

4

MVPL 002

Chemical Analysis and Quality Assurance

4

MVPP 003

Project Work 1

 

8

 

2nd year courses

 

Course code

Title of course

Course Credits

MVP 005

Food Toxicology and public health

4

MVP 006

Food Biotechnology

4

MVP 007

Recent trends in Food  Technology and safety

4

MVP 008*

MOOC on Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension

3

MVP 009

Research methodology

4

MVPS 001

Seminar

1

MVPP 002

Dissertation

16

MVPP004**

Project Work 2

4

 

* Students are requested to enrol for “MOOC on Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension” offered by Prof. Hari Niwas Mishra,  IIT Kharagpur at SWAYAM platform. Successful completion of MOOC is required for completion of M.Sc.

 ** For lateral entry to 2nd year of M. Sc,  the PGDFSQM students (who have completed 32 credits) need to complete this additional course i.e. MVPP 004 as project work/industrial training report//food testing lab training/MOOC of 4 credits in the second year of M. Sc.

Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

I

 

MGG-001

Introduction to Geographic Thought

MGG-008

Advances in Geographical Thought

2

MGG-002

Geomorphology

4

MGG-003

Regional Geography of India

4

MGG-004

Population and Settlement Geography

4

MGGL-001

Cartography

4

II

 

 

MGG-005

Climatology

4

MGG-006

Economic Geography

4

MGG-007

Environmental Geography

4

MGG-010

Urban Geography

4

MGGL-002

Methods of Geographic Analysis:  Quantitative and Qualitative

4

III

 

MGG-009

Social Geography

4

MGG-013

Oceanography

4

MGG-011

Geographical Information System (GIS)

4

MGGL-003

Geospatial Analysis

4

MGGL-004

Field Survey Methods: Physical and Socio-Economic

4

IV

 

MGG-012

Introduction to Remote Sensing

4

MGGL-005

Remote Sensing Techniques

4

MGGE-002 *

Natural Resources Management

4

MGGE-003 *

Natural Hazards and Disaster  Management

4

MGGE-004 *

Hydrology and Water Resources

4

MGGP-001

Project **

8

Note: * Learner can opt for any one course from the given choices in the fourth semester.

** Synopsis and topic finalization of project shall be done in 3rd semester and registration for the project shall to be done in 4th semester.

Semester I

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

MIS 021

Safety Policy and Principles of Accident Prevention

4

MIS 022

Industrial Safety: Rules and Acts

2

MIS 023

Safety in Construction Industry

2

MIS 024

Mechanical and Electrical Safety

2

MISP 021

Project

6

 

Total

16

 

Semester II

S. No.

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

1.

MIS 025

Industrial Project Management and Control Strategies

4

2.

MIS 026

Communication Skills for Industrial Safety Personnel

4

3.

MEV 001

Introduction to Environmental Health

4

4.

MEV 002

Environmental and Occupational Hazards

4

5.

MEV 005

Occupational Health and Safety

4

 

 

Total

20

 

Semester III

S. No.

Course Code

 

Course Name

Credits

1.

MIS 031

Fire Safety

4

2.

MIS 032

Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis

4

3.

MIS 033

Disaster Management

4

4.

MIS 034

Research Methodology

4

5.

MIS 035

Safety in Various Industrial Sectors

4

6.

MEV 016

Environmental Impact Assessment

4

 

 

Total

24

 

 

Semester IV

S. No.

Course Code

(Proposed)

Course Name

Credits

1.

MIS 036

Emergency Response Planning and Management of Disasters

4

2.

MIS 037

Safety Audit

4

3.

MIS 038

Hazardous Material Management

4

6.

MISP 031

Research Project

8

 

 

Total

20

First Semester

Title of the course

Credits

Introduction to Information Security

4

Network Security

4

Cyber Security

4

Policy, Standards and Laws

4

Total

16

Second Semester

Title of the course

Credits

Application and Business Security Developments

4

BCP, DR Planning and Audit

4

Digital Forensics

4

Project

4

Total

16

Third Semester

Title of the Course

Credits

Cyber Attack:  use of Technology in Cyberspace

2

Cloud and Infrastructure Security

2

Cyber Security using Python

4

Data Science and Big Data

4

Practical (Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security and Data Recovery etc.)

4

Total

16

Fourth Semester

Title of the course

Credits

Web Application Testing and Audit

4

E-commerce and Cyberspace

2

IoT Security                                      

2

Latest Trends  in Information and Cyber Security

2

Practical (Web Application, Audits, e-commerce security and IoT )

4

Project-II

2

Total

16

First Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MPH-001

Mathematical Methods in Physics

4 Credits

MPH-002

Classical Mechanics I

2 Credits

MPH-003

Electromagnetic Theory

2 Credits

MPH-004

Quantum Mechanics I

4 Credits

MPH-005

Electronics

4 Credits

 

Second Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MPH-006

Classical Mechanics II

4 Credits

MPH-007

Classical Electrodynamics

4 Credits

MPH-008

Quantum Mechanics II

4 Credits

MPHL-009

General Physics Laboratory*

4 Credits

MPHL-010

Electronics Laboratory*

4 Credits

*These Laboratory Courses (MPHL 009 and MPHL 010) will be conducted over the period of Semesters 1 and 2 and the Study Centres will prepare the schedule accordingly. 

 

Third Semester**

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MPH-011

Statistical Mechanics

4 Credits

MPH-012

Condensed Matter Physics

4 Credits

MPH-013

Optics

2 Credits

MPH-014

Computational Physics

2 Credits

MPHL-015

Computational Physics : Laboratory

4 Credits

 

MPHE-025

 MPHE-026

Elective Course (Any ONE**)

(i) Materials Science

 (ii)  Elements of Reactor Physics

4 Credits

**Only one course out of MPHE-025 and MPHE-026 is to be opted in Semester 3. Elective course opted in Semester 3 cannot be opted again in Semester 4.

 

Fourth Semester $$

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MPH-016

Atomic and Molecular Physics

4 Credits

MPH-017

Nuclear and Particle Physics

4 Credits

 

MPHE-025

 MPHE-026

MPHE-027

Elective Courses (Any TWO$$)

 (i)   Materials Science

(ii)  Elements of Reactor Physics

 (iii)  Nanoscience

4 Credits

   +

4 Credits

$$ Only two courses out of MPHE-025, MPHE-026 and MPHE-027 are to be opted in Semester 4, without repetition.

Courses in 1st Semester

Courses in 2nd Semester

Name of the Course/Credits

Name of the Course/Credits

  Energy  Conversion/4

Renewable Energy Systems/4    

Heat Transfer/4

Energy Management/4   

Energy and Environment/4

Environment law and Management/4 

Foundation of Mathematics and Statistics/4

Industrial Training/Minor Project/6

Courses in 3rd Semester

Courses in 4th Semester

Name of the Course

Name of the Course

Solar Energy and its Application/4

*Elective 2/4

Bioenergy Conversion and its Utilization/4

MRWP- 002-Major Project/12

Energy Economics and Planning/4

 

*Elective 1/4

 

Semester

Course Name (s)

1st Semester

Molecular Cell Biology (Core)

Genetics and Animal Biotechnology (Core)

Comparative Animal Physiology and Biochemistry (Core)

Parasitology (Elective)

Lab Course I

2nd Semester

Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution (Core)

Genomics and Proteomics (Core)

Animal Behavior and Animal Welfare Ethics (Elective)

Aquaculture (Elective)

Lab Course II

PG Diploma

Student will obtain PG Diploma in Applied Zoology and Biotechnology if he/she exits after successfully completing first year of M.Sc. 

3rd Semester

Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (Core)

Principles of Ecology (Core)

Immunology (Core)

Research Methodology (Core)

Lab Course III

4th Semester

 

 

 

 

Insect Taxonomy and Morphology (Elective)

Insect Physiology and Toxicology (Elective)

Applied Entomology (Elective)

Lab Course IV

Project

Specialization – Course Name

Core Subjects / Sample Course Titles

MSCHSC – M.Sc. (Home Science – Community Development and Extension Management)

– Community Development

– Gender and Development

– Extension Management and Communication

– Programme Planning and Evaluation

MSCMACS – M.Sc. (Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science)

– Algebra

– Real Analysis

– Functional Analysis

– Differential Equations

– Design and Analysis of Algorithms

– Operating Systems

MSCCFT – M.Sc. (Counselling and Family Therapy)

– Human Development and Family Dynamics

– Theoretical Foundations of Counselling

– Mental Health and Psychopathology

– Counselling and Family Therapy Techniques

MSCANCHEM – M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry)

– Analytical Chemistry Principles

– Instrumental Methods of Analysis

– Spectroscopy

– Chromatographic Techniques

MSCAST – M.Sc. (Applied Statistics)

– Probability Theory

– Statistical Inference

– Multivariate Analysis

– Statistical Computing Using R/SPSS

MSCBCH – M.Sc. (Biochemistry)

– Biomolecules

– Enzymology

– Molecular Biology

– Clinical Biochemistry

MSCCHEM – M.Sc. (Chemistry)

– Inorganic Chemistry

– Organic Chemistry

– Physical Chemistry

– Analytical Chemistry

– Lab Practicals

MSCENV – M.Sc. (Environmental Science)

– Environmental Pollution and Control

– Environmental Chemistry

– Natural Resource Management

– Environmental Legislation and Impact Assessment

MSCDFSM – M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition)

– Food Science

– Human Nutrition

– Dietetics

– Public Health Nutrition

– Research Methods

MSCFSQM – M.Sc. (Food Safety & Quality Management)

– Food Safety Laws & Standards

– HACCP and ISO Practices

– Microbiological Analysis

– Food Quality Control

MSCGG – M.Sc. (Geography)

– Geomorphology

– Climatology

– Population & Settlement Geography

– Geographic Information System (GIS)

MSCGI – M.Sc. (Geoinformatics)

– GIS Fundamentals

– Remote Sensing

– Spatial Data Analysis

– Web GIS and Applications

MSCIDS – M.Sc. (Industrial Safety)

– Industrial Safety Management

– Occupational Health & Hazards

– Risk Assessment

– Fire Safety Engineering

MSCIS – M.Sc. (Information Security)

– Cyber Security Fundamentals

– Network Security

– Cryptography

– Digital Forensics

MSCPH – M.Sc. (Physics)

– Classical Mechanics

– Quantum Mechanics

– Electrodynamics

– Statistical Mechanics

– Mathematical Physics

MSCRWEE – M.Sc. (Renewable Energy and Environment)

– Renewable Energy Technologies

– Energy Efficiency & Audits

– Solar and Wind Energy Systems

– Environmental Management

MSCZOO – M.Sc. (Zoology)

– Cell and Molecular Biology

– Ecology and Evolution

– Genetics

– Animal Physiology

– Applied Zoology

MSW – Master of Social Work

– Social Work History and Philosophy

– Social Work Methods

– Social Policy and Legislation

– Field Practicum

MSWC – Master of Social Work (Counselling)

– Basics of Counselling

– Therapeutic Models

– Counselling Ethics

– Psychology and Human Development

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Frequently Asked Question About IGNOU M.Sc Syllabus

The IGNOU M.Sc. syllabus is designed with a blend of core courses, elective subjects, and in some cases, project work or practicals. It emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the specialization chosen by the student.

No, the syllabus varies according to the specialization. For example, M.Sc. in Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science (MSCMACS) will focus more on computational and mathematical concepts, while M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition (MSCDFSM) will include topics related to dietetics, food safety, and public health.

Yes, many M.Sc. programs, especially those in science and technology like Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, and Geoinformatics, include practicals or project components to provide hands-on experience. The requirements depend on the specific course.

Some M.Sc. specializations include a research project, dissertation, or internship component, especially in advanced semesters. These help students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems and gain research experience.

You can find the detailed, specialization-wise syllabus on the official IGNOU website or in the student handbook and prospectus available during admission. The syllabus includes course codes, unit details, credit distribution, and exam patterns.

IGNOU periodically revises its syllabus to align with the latest academic and industry standards. Updates are usually announced on the university’s official website or communicated through study centres.

Each M.Sc. course is structured around a credit system. Typically, one credit equals 30 hours of study. A full M.Sc. program usually requires completing 64–72 credits, depending on the specialization.

Yes, most M.Sc. programs offer elective courses in later semesters, allowing students to tailor their education based on their interests or career goals.