Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

Mission: 

To prepare qualified academicians and researchers with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of chemistry to contribute to community development.

Objectives:
1- To possess deep specialized knowledge in chemical sciences and understanding of emerging developments.
2- To prepare scientists for contributing in solving scientific problems in academia and industry.
3- To conduct high-impact scientific research that contributes in the development and prosperity of society.
4- To uphold integrity, autonomy, and responsibility in research and professional practice while fostering collaboration and community.

·       Academician

·       Research Scientist

·       Industrial Chemist / R&D Specialist

·       Principal Investigator (PI) for funded research projects

·       Laboratory Director

·       Consultant

·       Government Scientist / Policy Advisor

·       Quality Assurance / Quality Control Specialist in industry

Relevant Occupational/ Professional Sectors:

·       Higher education

·       Research and development in governmental and private sectors

·       Industry

1. Applicants must be Saudi nationals. Non-Saudi applicants must hold an official scholarship for graduate study.
2. Applicants must hold a Master of Science degree in Chemistry or a related discipline from a Saudi university or a recognized institution abroad, with a minimum overall grade of “Very Good”, a cumulative GPA of 3.75 out of 5.00, or its equivalent.
3. The College may accept applicants with an overall grade of “Good”, provided their average grade in courses relevant to the intended specialization is at least “Very Good.”
4. Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 50% on the GRE Chemistry Subject Test, or pass the admission examinations specified by the Department and the College.
5. Applicants must achieve a minimum combined score of 70%, calculated by weighting the master’s degree average and the GRE score equally (50% each). The Deanship of Graduate Studies may lower this requirement to 60% in certain cases.
6. Applicants must achieve the required score on one of the following English language tests:
   • TOEFL iBT: 59
   • IELTS: 5.5
   • SEPT: 80
7. Applicants must be of good conduct.
8. Applicants must submit two academic recommendations from university faculty members who have previously taught them.
9. Employed applicants must provide approval from their employer to pursue their studies.
10. The University and/or the College may impose any additional admission requirements deemed necessary.
11. Tuition fees, where applicable, must be paid before studies begin and within the deadlines specified by the Deanship of Graduate Studies.

Apply to the program through the appropriate portal:

• Saudi applicants: Admissions Portal – Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies
• Non-Saudi applicants: Study in Saudi Portal

The completion of the PhD degree requires achieving the following three items:

1. Coursework: Successful completion of graduate-level coursework, as outlined in the approved Plan of Study.

2. Candidacy examinations

a. Comprehensive Examinations: Passing at least four exams within first four semesters.

 b. Passing an oral preliminary exam: The oral examination by the student's advisory committee will include a discussion of the student's research (a written research summary must be submitted) and defense of an Original Research Proposal that is different from the student's thesis.

3. Ph.D. dissertation submission and defense.