Master of Science in Applied Chemistry
About This Programme
A 30-credit master's in applied organic, physical and analytical chemistry, petroleum and process chemistry, corrosion science and polymers and nanomaterials, with a research thesis.
Course Highlights
- Applied focus on petroleum, corrosion, polymers and nanomaterials chemistry
- Instrumentation and analytical-methodology training geared to industry R&D
- Electives from computational chemistry to fuels & alternative energy and green chemicals
- Research-intensive with a 9-credit master's thesis
What You'll Study
Thesis-based: 12 credits of core courses, 9 credits of electives and a 9-credit master's thesis.
Core Courses
- CHEM 625 Applied Organic Chemistry & Instrumental Analysis3 credits
- CHEM 655 Petroleum Production & Process Chemistry3 credits
- CHEM 668 Corrosion Science & Advanced Physical Chemistry3 credits
- CHEM 670 Polymers & Nanomaterials Chemistry3 credits
Electives
- CHEM 620 Computational Chemistry3 credits
- CHEM 623 Applied Inorganic Chemistry3 credits
- CHEM 630 Advanced Industrial Catalysis3 credits
- CHEM 640 Advanced Organometallics & Applications3 credits
- CHEM 650 Spectrochemical Studies3 credits
- CHEM 660 Environmental Science & Water Technology3 credits
- CHEM 665 Fuels & Alternative Energy Sources3 credits
- CHEM 666 Construction Chemicals & Green Chemicals3 credits
Thesis
- CHEM 699 Master of Science Thesis9 credits
Entry Requirements
Some programmes are nationality-restricted (e.g. Nuclear Engineering; International and Civil Security).
Careers
Prepares graduates for R&D and analytical roles in petrochemicals, materials, energy and environmental industries, or to progress to a doctorate in chemistry.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
UAE CAA (Ministry of Education); KU holds no programmatic accreditation at graduate level
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Applied Chemistry
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's in chemistry or a closely related science, CGPA 3.0/4.0 + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 150,000/yr
Apply online via ku.ac.ae with transcripts, references and a statement of purpose. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission. Master's awards may cover tuition in full or in part and carry no stipend; PhD awards are competitive and merit-based, and may carry a full or partial tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend whose amount Khalifa University does not publish.