Academic structure, teaching phases, and curriculum for B.Sc. General Sciences at University of Madras.
U.G. B.Sc. (Blended) Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics Science Programme, offered jointly with the University of Melbourne, University of Madras
The prospectus states that the core international curriculum is delivered in English; University of Madras faculty teach and University of Melbourne faculty give invited lectures online.
Teaching phases
Years 1-2
Common integrated curriculum in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology with six practical classes in each of physics, chemistry and biology, a computation subject each year and an IELTS-based English subject.
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Year 3
Major in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, with a two-semester research project and an ePortfolio; final exams count 50% and are benchmarked against University of Melbourne students.
Tuition fee and hostel estimate
Year-wise cost data is not currently published for this program.
Training & support
Practical training & industry exposure
The University of Madras (Madras University) requires a 4-6 week (2 credits) or 6-8 week (3 credits) internship in an organisation recommended by the department, in the summer after the first year of a master's degree, and 8 soft-skills credits for a two-year master's. The University Students' Advisory Bureau runs placement services, the INFORMEX careers exhibition and coaching for UPSC, TNPSC, SSC and UGC NET. In the University's NIRF 2026 data, 516 of 1,359 two-year PG graduates of 2024-25 were placed at a median salary of INR 5,95,000 and 318 went on to higher studies. An 'Earn While You Learn' scheme employs PG students as part-time laboratory and library assistants.
