Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry
About This Programme
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.
Course Highlights
- Combined chemistry and biochemistry degree (122 credits)
- Hands-on training on NMR, HPLC, ICP and FTIR instrumentation
- Capstone research-methods course (CHM 490) with an optional Senior Research Project (CHM 491)
- Electives spanning forensic, inorganic, physical and molecular biochemistry
What You'll 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.
Year 1
- CHM 101 General Chemistry I3 credits
- CHM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I1 credit
- CHM 102 General Chemistry II3 credits
- CHM 102L General Chemistry Laboratory II1 credit
- MTH 103 Calculus I3 credits
- MTH 104 Calculus II3 credits
- PHY 101 General Physics I3 credits
- PHY 101L General Physics Laboratory I1 credit
- PHY 102 General Physics II3 credits
- PHY 102L General Physics Laboratory II1 credit
- Communication (General Education)3 credits
- Communication (General Education)3 credits
Year 2
- BIO 101 General Biology I3 credits
- BIO 101L General Biology Laboratory I1 credit
- CHM 215 Organic Chemistry I3 credits
- CHM 216 Organic Chemistry II3 credits
- CHM 217 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I1 credit
- CHM 242 Quantitative Analysis3 credits
- CHM 243 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory1 credit
- CHM 345 Instrumental Analysis3 credits
- STA 201 Introduction to Statistics for Engineering and Natural Sciences3 credits
- Communication (General Education)3 credits
- General Education Core: History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits
Year 3
- CHM 218 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II1 credit
- CHM 325 Inorganic Chemistry3 credits
- CHM 326 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory1 credit
- CHM 330 Physical Chemistry I3 credits
- CHM 331 Physical Chemistry II3 credits
- CHM 333 Physical Chemistry Laboratory1 credit
- CHM 350 Biochemistry3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
- General Education Core: Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Year 4
- CHM 334 Biochemistry Laboratory1 credit
- CHM 368 Molecular Biochemistry3 credits
- CHM 430 Physical Biochemistry3 credits
- CHM 490 Research Methods and Practices in Chemistry and Biochemistry3 credits
- IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- General Education Core: Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits
- General Education Core (elective)3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Entry Requirements
Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.
Careers
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.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); AUS holds US regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Programme Details
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
Tuition Fee
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.