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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

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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

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (2.50-2.99 may be considered for conditional admission); some programmes require prerequisite or bridging courses.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or EmSAT English 1550; waived if the previous degree was taught in English.

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.

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