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20260412890The Master of Science in Chemistry at King Abdulaziz University is a research-oriented graduate program designed to develop advanced scientific knowledge, independent thinking, and professional competencies in the chemical sciences. The program offers two study tracks: a Thesis Track, emphasizing original research culminating in a master's thesis, and a Non-Thesis Track, combining advanced coursework with a supervised research project. Students pursue advanced study and research across diverse fields of chemistry under the guidance of experienced faculty members, utilizing modern laboratories and advanced analytical instrumentation to develop expertise in scientific research, critical thinking, data analysis, and professional communication. The program fosters scientific excellence, innovation, creativity, invention, and entrepreneurship, empowering graduates to transform scientific discoveries into practical solutions, technologies, intellectual property, and patents that contribute to sustainable development and the knowledge-based economy. Graduates are well prepared for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, industry, government, and innovation-driven enterprises, as well as for doctoral studies, in alignment with the strategic priorities of King Abdulaziz University and Saudi Vision 2030.
To be a globally recognized graduate program in chemistry, advancing research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
To serve our community and the Nation by educating graduate students, by advancing basic knowledge, development of scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneur in the f ield of chemistry.
Last Modified Date: 22/07/2026 - 3:45 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 640 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | 3 | None |
| CHEM 601 | Chemical Communications | 3 | None |
| CHEM 630 | Advanced Organic Reactions | 3 | None |
| CHEM 650 | Complexation in Analytical Chemistry | 2 | None |
| CHEM 690 | Methods of Investigation | 3 | None |
| CHEM 620 | Theoretical Aspects of Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | None |
| CHEM 600 | Numerical Methods in Chemistry | 2 | None |
| CHEM 695 | Seminar | 1 | None |
| CHEM 699 | Thesis | 10 | None |
Course Code: CHEM 640
Course Code: CHEM 601
Course Code: CHEM 630
Course Code: CHEM 650
Course Code: CHEM 690
Course Code: CHEM 620
Course Code: CHEM 600
Course Code: CHEM 695
Course Code: CHEM 699
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chem 697 | Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 635 | Applied Organic Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 631 | Stereochemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 632 | Advanced Spectroscopy | 3 | None |
| Chem 653 | Spectrochemical Methods of Analysis | 3 | None |
| Chem 655 | Environmental Analysis | 3 | None |
| Chem 622 | Introduction to Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms | 3 | None |
| Chem 633 | Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 621 | Physical Techniques in Structural Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 623 | Organometallic Chemistry 1 | 3 | None |
| Chem 692 | Special Topics in Organic Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 641 | Chemical Kinetics | 3 | None |
| Chem 696 | Special Topics in Physical Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 624 | Organometallic Chemistry 2 | 3 | None |
| Chem 641 | Chemical Kinetics | 3 | None |
| Chem 691 | Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 634 | Advanced Heterocyclic Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 624 | Organometallic Chemistry 2 | 3 | None |
| Chem 643 | Quantum Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 644 | Statistical Thermodynamics | 3 | None |
| Chem 646 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 | None |
| Chem 652 | Statistics for Analytical Chemistry | 3 | None |
Course Code: Chem 697
Course Code: Chem 635
Course Code: Chem 631
Course Code: Chem 632
Course Code: Chem 653
Course Code: Chem 655
Course Code: Chem 622
Course Code: Chem 633
Course Code: Chem 621
Course Code: Chem 623
Course Code: Chem 692
Course Code: Chem 641
Course Code: Chem 696
Course Code: Chem 624
Course Code: Chem 641
Course Code: Chem 691
Course Code: Chem 634
Course Code: Chem 624
Course Code: Chem 643
Course Code: Chem 644
Course Code: Chem 646
Course Code: Chem 652
