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Overview of the BSc in Chemistry Program

The BSc in Chemistry program at Khalifa University is designed to provide students with a broad education in chemistry and supporting subjects. The program aims to produce graduates who possess substantial technical skills and theoretical knowledge of chemistry, and who can apply these skills in a variety of professional or academic contexts.

Program Structure

The normal credit load of the BSc Chemistry program is 125 credits. To be recommended for graduation with a BSc in Chemistry, students must satisfactorily complete the courses in the specified categories, which include:

• University General Education Requirements (48 credits)
• Chemistry Core Requirements (60 credits)
• Science Electives (11 credits)
• Free Electives (6 credits)

Chemistry Core Requirements

The Chemistry Core Requirements consist of 60 credits and include courses such as:

• General Chemistry I and II
• Quantitative Methods in Physical Sciences
• Chemical Safety and Research Skills
• Organic Chemistry I and II
• Physical Chemistry I and II
• Inorganic Chemistry I and II
• Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
• Modern Techniques for Chemical Analysis
• Advanced Instrumental Analysis Techniques in Chemistry
• Senior Research Project I and II

Science Electives

The Science Electives consist of 11 credits and include courses such as:

• Drug Discovery and Development
• Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
• Synthesis of Medicinal Compounds
• Environmental Chemistry
• Pollution Science and Control
• Methods for Environmental Trace Analysis
• Fundamentals of Forensic Science
• Forensic Chemistry and Evidence Analysis
• Fundamentals of Forensic Toxicology
• Materials Chemistry
• Nanochemistry
• Polymer Chemistry

Program Tracks

The BSc in Chemistry program offers four tracks:

• Environmental Chemistry Track: This track promotes sustainable development through environmental monitoring and assessment, green chemistry, and renewable energies.
• Materials Chemistry Track: This track considers modern applications of downstream petroleum-based industries such as polymers and plastics, and also novel nanomaterials such as carbon and metal oxide materials.
• Forensic Chemistry Track: This track supports the analytical and investigative skills linked with industrial and medical applications, as well as criminology in the police force and other investigative agencies.
• Medicinal Chemistry Track: This track allows students to develop advanced skills in organic chemistry that are relevant to applications in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BSc in Chemistry program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Research and Development
• Environmental Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Forensic Science
• Teaching and Academia
• Quality Control and Assurance
• Regulatory Affairs and Policy
• Consultancy and Advisory Roles
• Materials Science
• Food Chemistry

Program Facilities

The BSc in Chemistry program has access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• General and Physical Chemistry Laboratory
• Synthetic Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
• NMR Facility
• Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
• Analytical Instrumentation Research Facility

Course Descriptions

The program offers a wide range of courses, including:

• General Chemistry I and II
• Quantitative Methods in Physical Sciences
• Chemical Safety and Research Skills
• Organic Chemistry I and II
• Physical Chemistry I and II
• Inorganic Chemistry I and II
• Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
• Modern Techniques for Chemical Analysis
• Advanced Instrumental Analysis Techniques in Chemistry
• Senior Research Project I and II
• Drug Discovery and Development
• Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
• Synthesis of Medicinal Compounds
• Environmental Chemistry
• Pollution Science and Control
• Methods for Environmental Trace Analysis
• Fundamentals of Forensic Science
• Forensic Chemistry and Evidence Analysis
• Fundamentals of Forensic Toxicology
• Materials Chemistry
• Nanochemistry
• Polymer Chemistry

Typical Study Sequence

The typical study sequence for the BSc in Chemistry program is outlined below:

Year 1

• Fall Semester:
  • ENGL 101 Academic English I
  • MATH 111 Calculus I
  • CHEM 115 General Chemistry I
  • GENS 100 Academic Development and Success
  • GENS 101 Grand Challenges
• Spring Semester:
  • ENGL 102 Academic English II
  • MATH 112 Calculus II
  • CHEM 116 General Chemistry II
  • COSC 114 Introduction to Computing Using Python

Year 2

• Fall Semester:
  • CHEM 201 Quantitative Methods in Physical Sciences
  • CHEM 206 Chemical Safety and Research Skills
  • CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 251 Inorganic Chemistry I
• Spring Semester:
  • SCIE 202 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for Scientists
  • CHEM 231 Physical Chemistry I
  • CHEM 241 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
  • CHEM 311 Biochemistry

Year 3

• Fall Semester:
  • CHEM 331 Introduction to Computational Chemistry
  • CHEM 322 Organic Chemistry II
  • CHEM 332 Physical Chemistry II
  • CHEM 342 Modern Techniques for Chemical Analysis
• Spring Semester:
  • CHEM 343 Advanced Instrumental Analysis Techniques in Chemistry
  • CHEM 352 Inorganic Chemistry II
  • Free Elective
  • GENS 300 Career Preparation

Year 4

• Fall Semester:
  • BUSS 322 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • HUMA 105/106 Emirates Society/Emirates Studies
  • CHEM 497 Senior Research Project I
  • Science Elective
• Spring Semester:
  • CHEM 498 Senior Research Project II
  • BUSS XXX Business Studies Elective
  • HUMA XXX UAE Studies Elective
  • HUMA XXX Arabic/Islamic Elective