Master of Science in Chemistry

Program’s Mission

Provide students of the program with high quality education and basic scientific research skills in chemistry to meet the contemporary needs of the society.

Program’s Goals

• To enrich the chemistry experiences of students by offering advanced courses in chemistry.
• To engage students in a cutting-edge research projects leading to innovation and high quality publications.
• To deliver professional graduates capable of serving the society in the field of chemistry.

Admission Requirements

• Admission and registration procedures must follow the regulations of the Higher Graduate Deanship of King Saud University.
• Supplementary courses, deemed necessary by the Department Council, for any graduate from a chemistry department in any institute other than King Saud University.
• The student should pass the exams with grade “good” at least in each course, and at least with grade “very good” in all courses (cumulative). The student should have attained in his undergraduate studies at least a grade of “very good” and it may be possible to admit a student with a grade of “good+” in accordance with Article 15 of the Higher Studies Statutes at King Saud University.
• The admission is for full-time registration. However, part - time study may be permitted during the period of studying the courses and before the registration of the dissertation.

Program Characteristics

• Courses: The required credit hours for the Master’s degree are 24 credit hours of graduate level courses in chemistry spread over three academic semesters where eight credits are studied in each semester. The 8 credits consist of 2 credits in each of the following specializations: Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry.
• The student must obtain in each course at least “good”, and a cumulative of “very good” in two successive semesters.
• Thesis: The student must submit a Thesis showing originality and innovation.
• Study period: The minimum period necessary to complete the Program is 4 academic semesters (two years), while the maximum is 8 semesters (four years).

Graduates Characteristics

Holders of MSc in chemistry will have

• Ability to understand the theory, research and recent developments in specialized field of chemistry.
• Ability to use advanced techniques in conducting a significant research in specialized field of chemistry.
• Ability to apply the results of research in professional way and proposing creative solutions for chemical problems.
• Ability to publish the results of his study to academic, professional and stockholders.
• Ability to have his own independent learning, cooperate with others and lead groups.

The "Study Plan" and "Course Descriptions" can be reached from here.