Master of Science in Chemistry

Program Overview

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The Master of Science in Chemistry program at the Rayyan campus prepares female students for careers in scientific research and professional institutions. The two-year program emphasizes scientific research and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of chemistry, allowing them to specialize in one of four disciplines: Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or Analytical Chemistry. Students complete 31 credit hours of coursework, including a thesis, and must pass an English test, aptitude test, and interview for admission.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

The Master of Science Program in Chemistry was established in 1403/1404 and completed in 1412. It encompasses the disciplines of Organic Chemistry and Non-Organic Chemistry. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of chemistry, allowing them to specialize in their chosen field. It emphasizes scientific research and prepares students for doctoral studies. The program is designed to meet the community's need for specialists in the field of chemistry.

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Vision:

To produce well-educated Master's degree-holding chemists capable of contributing to scientific research centers and professional institutions.

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Mission:

To equip Master's degree-holding chemists with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to scientific research projects and professional institutions. This includes a strong foundation in basic sciences and advanced knowledge in their chosen specialization, aiming to develop their professional skills.

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Objectives:

• To produce specialists, researchers, and professionals in Chemistry by providing them with educational experiences, academic research practice, and laboratory activities.
• To provide specialists in chemistry capable of applying the foundations of sciences and improving their skills.
• To foster innovative thinking and scientific research activities to address community problems and meet national development needs.
• To provide scientific research centers and professional institutions with specialist leaders.
• To train specialists in Chemistry in scientific publications.

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Specializations:

The Master of Chemistry program offers four specializations:

• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry

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Outline:

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Program Structure:

• The program spans four semesters (two academic years).
• It requires the completion of 32 credit hours.

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Course Breakdown:

• 25 Credit hours:
• 13 credits for compulsory courses.
• 12 credits for elective special courses.
• One credit: Seminar.
• 6 credits: Dissertation.

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Course Schedule:

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First Year:

• Semester One:
• CHEM 519: Research methods (1.50 credit hours, 1.5 contact hours)
• MATH 650: Statical methods for chemistry (3 credit hours, 3 contact hours)
• CHEM 521: Organic spectroscopy 1 (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• CHEM 522: Advanced stereochemistry (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• Semester Two:
• CHEM 585: Advanced analytical chemistry (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• Elective course 1 (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• Elective course 2 (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)

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Second Year:

• Semester Three:
• CHEM 520: Seminar (1.50 credit hours, 1.5 contact hours)
• Elective course 3 (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• Elective course 4 (4.50 credit hours, 4.5 contact hours)
• Semester Four:
• CHEM 519: MS Dissertation (6 credit hours)

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Individual Modules:

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Organic Chemistry Courses:

• CHEM 523: Advanced Polymer Chemistry (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 524: Organometallic Chemistry for organic synthesis (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 525: Material Science (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 526: Advanced Organic Chemistry (1) (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 527: Advanced Organic Chemistry (2) (4.50 credit hours, Prerequisite: CHEM 526)
• CHEM 528: Physical Organic (1) (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 529: Physical Organic (2) (4.50 credit hours, Prerequisite: CHEM 528)
• CHEM 530: Advanced Heterocyclic Organic compounds (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 531: Advanced Natural Products (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 532: Advanced spectroscopy (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 533: Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (4.50 credit hours)

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Physical Chemistry Courses:

• CHEM 541: Advanced Quantum Chemistry (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 543: Advanced Electrochemistry 2 (4.50 credit hours, Prerequisite: CHEM 542)
• CHEM 544: Advanced Thermodynamic, advanced applications (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 545: Advanced Photochemistry (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 546: Materials, Surfaces, and Interfaces (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 547: Advanced Heterogeneous catalysis (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 548: Physicochemical of Solutions, advanced applications (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 549: Special topics in Physical Chemistry (4.50 credit hours)

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Inorganic Chemistry Courses:

• CHEM 560: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (1) (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 561: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (2) (4.50 credit hours, Prerequisite: CHEM 560)
• CHEM 562: Advanced Coordination Chemistry (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 563: Advanced Mechanisms of Inorganic Reactions (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 564: Advanced Inorganic spectroscopy (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 565: Structure and properties of solids (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 566: Inorganic Physical Methods (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 567: Special topics in Inorganic Chemistry (4.50 credit hours)

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Analytical Chemistry Courses:

• CHEM 580: Advanced Electroanalytical Chemistry (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 581: Advanced Chemical Separation (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 582: Trend in Bioanalytical Chemistry (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 583: Transport, fate, and Treatment of chemical contaminants in the aquatic environment (4.50 credit hours)
• CHEM 584: Ionic Liquids and their use in chemical separation and analysis (4.50 credit hours)

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Other:

• Campus: Rayyan - Dammam
• Track: Science and Management
• Level: Postgraduate
• Degree: MSc
• Gender: Female
• Years of study: 2 (2 years divided into 4 semesters)
• Credit hours: 31
• Additional requirements: Defence for the thesis

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Admission Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the same field.
• Pass the English test IELTS (6) degree or its equivalent.
• Pass the Postgraduate Aptitude Test with a score of at least (80) degree.
• Pass the writing test and personal interview with a score of at least 80%.