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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

PhDDoctoralNatural Sciences

About This Programme

A research doctorate in chemistry.

Course Highlights

  • Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
  • Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas

What You'll Study

Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.

Coursework

College requirements (6 CH) and major compulsory courses (9 CH), plus electives below.

  • COSC701 Research Methods II2 credits
  • COSC702 Ethics of Scientific Research II1 credits
  • COSS711 Seminar I1 credits
  • COSS722 Seminar II1 credits
  • COSS733 Journal Club1 credits
  • CHEM701 Advanced Analytical Chemistry3 credits
  • CHEM722 Advanced Organic Chemistry and Biocatalysis3 credits
  • CHEM733 Molecular Structure and Bonding3 credits

Elective courses: select 3 (9 credit hours).

  • CHEM723 Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry3 credits
  • CHEM724 Selected Topics in Biochemistry3 credits
  • CHEM734 Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry3 credits
  • CHEM712 Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry3 credits
  • CHEM735 Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry3 credits
  • CHEM740 Advanced Spectroscopic Methods3 credits
  • CHEM741 NanoChemistry3 credits

Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination

  • COSC800 Comprehensive Exam
  • COSR810 Research Proposal

Dissertation Research

COSR900 Dissertation Research, 30 credit hours. Research areas reflected in the program's advanced and elective courses: analytical chemistry, organic chemistry and biocatalysis, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry, spectroscopy, and nanochemistry.

  • COSR900 Dissertation Research30 credits

Dissertation Defense

  • COSD910 Dissertation Defense

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (or 5.0 for Arabic-medium doctorates).

Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.

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

Doctor of Philosophy

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Natural Sciences

Campus

Al Ain

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 36,450/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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