Integrates organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry with biochemistry and hands-on laboratory training. Prepares graduates for the pharmaceutical, petrochemical, materials and food industries, and for medical and graduate study.
Laboratory-intensive instruction with training on advanced instrumentation (NMR, HPLC, ICP, FTIR) and a capstone research-methods course (CHM 490), assessed by exams, lab reports and scientific communication.
Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.
Chemists and biochemists work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, oil and petroleum, cosmetics, food and beverage, quality-control and hospital/forensic laboratories, chemical manufacturing and research institutes.
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); AUS holds US regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Award
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)
Typical Offer
~85% secondary-school average (curriculum-dependent) + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Chemistry degree
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 110,876/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.