Institute of Chemistry, UPLB

Welcome to IC, UPLB!

A total of 44 out of 48 examinees from the Institute of Chemistry (IC) successfully passed the Chemist Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission in Manila last September 16 and 17, 2014. With a  91.67% passing rate, UPLB was named as the 2nd top performing school. 

"We are very pleased and proud of the performance of our graduates. The 2014 batch is the biggest group of examinees. The Institute is anticipating more examinees next time. We are confident that are graduates will serve our country and the world with integrity," said IC Director Dr. Hidelisa P. Hernandez.

As part of the university’s efforts to extend help to the survivors of the recent natural calamities that struck the country in 2013, the Institute of Chemistry showcased its various talents in a musical event entitled “ICare: A Show for a Cause”. This was held last December 10, 2013 at the CAS Auditorium.

The Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas – Southern Tagalog Chapter (KKP-ST), in coordination with the Institute of Chemistry, CAS, UPLB and De La Salle Lipa Integrated School, conducted a training workshop for high school chemistry teachers last November 30, 2013 at De La Salle Lipa.