The Chemistry department aims to graduate distinguished bachelor's and master's graduates and provide them with the skills that qualify them to work in various disciplines and fields
· 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. The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline from a Saudi university, or from another recognized university/college, with a minimum grade of Very Good (3.75 out of 5, or equivalent).
2. The applicant must pass one of the following English language proficiency tests:
o TOEFL (IBT): minimum score of 61
o IELTS (Academic): minimum band score of 5
o STEP: minimum score of 83
Exemption from this requirement may be granted to applicants who obtained their Master’s degree from an English-speaking country, provided that the degree was awarded within the last five years.
3. The applicant must provide two academic recommendation letters from faculty members who have previously taught or supervised the applicant.
4. The applicant must successfully complete any remedial or prerequisite courses assigned by the department.
5. The university or the college reserves the right to impose additional admission requirements as deemed necessary.
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.
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.