Chemistry Khalifa University

Overview

A chemistry education provides a holistic set of skills (e.g. computational, analytical, numerical and synthetic) and methodologies for looking at the physical world. Chemistry students further have an opportunity to pursue their interests in more specialized sub-disciplines of chemistry through available degree-tracks, designed to serve the country’s needs in three vital areas: environmental, materials and forensic sciences.

• The Environmental Chemistry track is expected to promote a sustainable development through environmental monitoring and assessment, green chemistry and renewable energies
•  The Materials Chemistry track will contribute to downstream petroleum-based industries such as the manufacture of polymers and plastics.
• The Forensic Chemistry track will support the investigative skills linked with criminology and the police force.

Chemists synthesize life-saving drugs within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and life sciences sectors and although this is a nascent industry within the UAE, the BSc in Chemistry program intends to pave the way for training a new generation of Emiratis who can play a leading role in developing this crucial sector of the UAE economy.

Upon successful completion of the Chemistry BSc program offered at Khalifa University, graduates can pursue further studies or careers in business, industry and academia, locally or internationally. Typical employment fields within the UAE and the Gulf region encompass quality control, technical jobs, consultancy or R&D in industrial and chemical laboratories, university and industrial research centers, environmental protection agencies, chemical manufacturing plants, forensic chemistry police, and education.

Key Facts

The BSc in Chemistry at Khalifa University aims to produce graduates who will:

• Possess substantial technical skills and theoretical knowledge in chemistry, and will be able to apply these appropriately in a variety of professional or academic contexts.
• Be competent in a broad range of technical and non-technical transferable skills, which are needed to have successful careers and assume leadership roles in industry, business and the government sector.
• Be prepared to pursue advanced studies in a range of disciplines, including but not limited to those allied to chemistry.