Master of Science in Chemistry
About This Programme
Advanced chemistry research.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
College Requirements
2 credit hours
- COSC501 Research Methods1 credit
- COSC502 Ethics of Scientific Research1 credit
Compulsory Supportive Courses
4 credit hours
- CHEM636 Seminar2 credits
- STAT503 Applied Statistics2 credits
Core Courses
9 credit hours; select 3 courses
Optional modules
- CHEM526 Chemical Instrumentation3 credits
- CHEM531 Advanced Organic Synthesis3 credits
- CHEM541 Advanced Biochemistry I3 credits
- CHEM551 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I3 credits
- CHEM561 Advanced Physical Chemistry I3 credits
Elective Courses
9 credit hours selected from the list
Optional modules
- CHEM522 Analytical Spectroscopy3 credits
- CHEM523 Separation & Chromatographic Techniques3 credits
- CHEM524 Electroanalytical Techniques3 credits
- CHEM533 Organic Reaction Mechanisms3 credits
- CHEM534 Catalysis in Organic Chemistry3 credits
- CHEM535 Polymer Chemistry3 credits
- CHEM641 Advanced Biochemistry II3 credits
- CHEM651 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II3 credits
- CHEM661 Advanced Physical Chemistry II3 credits
- CHEM598 Selected Topics3 credits
Thesis
6 credit hours
- COSR699 Thesis6 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in research, laboratories, industry, and environmental and government roles, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 34,500/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.