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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Master of Science in Chemistry

Master of Science in Chemistry

MScPostgraduateNatural Sciences

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 credits
  • COSC502 Ethics of Scientific Research1 credits

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

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: An official IELTS or TOEFL score, commonly IELTS 5.0 to 6.0 depending on the programme.

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.

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Next intakes
AugJan

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