Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
About This Programme
A 30-credit master's in advanced transport phenomena, thermodynamics, reaction engineering and process design, with course-only, thesis and project pathways. Prepares graduates for specialised roles in the chemical and process industries or doctoral study.
Course Highlights
- Core grounding in transport phenomena, advanced thermodynamics and applied mathematics
- Electives span catalysis and reaction engineering, environmental engineering, particle technology and fluidization, and biotechnology
- Research components embedded in several graduate courses
- Accelerated Master's route for AUS chemical-engineering undergraduates
What You'll Study
Thesis option (9 core + 12 elective credits + 9-credit thesis) or course option (9 core + 21 elective credits + seminar).
Program Core Courses (9 credits + 0-credit seminar)
- CHE 510 Transport Phenomena3 credits
- CHE 511 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics3 credits
- CHE 513 Applied Mathematics for Chemical and Biomedical Engineering3 credits
- CHE 695 Seminar0 credits
Elective Courses (12 credits thesis / 21 credits course option)
- CHE 512 Advanced Kinetics and Reactor Design3 credits
- CHE 610 Catalysis and Reaction Engineering3 credits
- CHE 611 Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology3 credits
- CHE 614 Environmental Engineering3 credits
- CHE 615 Particle Technology and Fluidization3 credits
- CHE 694 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering3 credits
Thesis (thesis option only)
- CHE 699 Master's Thesis9 credits
Entry Requirements
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Careers
Process, petrochemical, energy, environmental and manufacturing industries across the region, plus a pathway to PhD study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed/accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
BS in Chemical Engineering, CGPA 3.0/4.0, plus IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80). Related engineering/quantitative-science degrees considered case-by-case.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 82,200/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.