Chemistry Khalifa University

Overview

Chemistry students can pursue their interests in more specialized sub-disciplines of chemistry or prepare for medical school. Four specialized tracks of this Chemistry program offered at Khalifa University, designed to serve the UAE’s needs, are currently available:

• The Environmental Chemistry track promotes sustainable development through environmental monitoring and assessment, green chemistry and renewable energies.

• The Materials Chemistry 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.

• The Forensic Chemistry track will support the analytical and investigative skills linked with industrial and medical applications as well as criminology in the police force and other investigative agencies.

• The Medicinal Chemistry track will allow students to develop advanced skills in organic chemistry that are relevant to applications in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries.

Upon successful completion of the degree, Chemistry graduates can pursue further studies (MSc or PhD) or careers in business, industry and academia, locally or internationally. Typical employment destinations within the UAE and the Gulf region encompass quality control, analytical and technical roles, education, consultancy, as well as research and development (R&D) roles.

Career Opportunities

Students studying chemistry have a wide array of career opportunities available to them, spanning various industries and sectors. These careers leverage the analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills gained through a chemistry education.

• 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