Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

Vision

The vision of the program is the excellence in various fields of chemistry to support academic and research institutions, in order to achieve the kingdom’s vision.

   Mission

The mission of the program is to provide qualified PhD awarded chemists, fulfilling the need of society and excel in working professionally in all academic and research institutions, in order to achieve the kingdom’s mission.

   Objectives

1. To prepare distinguished graduates with scientific, research and academic capabilities to achieve sustainable development.
2. To form distinct and innovative research teams that will improve the competitiveness of research and promote the dissemination of scientific research.
3. To enrich scientific and research institutions with qualified and creative cadres.
4. To develop research laboratories with latest techniques for conducting advanced scientific research.

The program contains four specializations:

1. Organic Chemistry
2. Physical Chemistry
3. Inorganic Chemistry
4. Analytical Chemistry

College

College of Science

Campus

Rayyan - Dammam

Track

Science and Management

Level

Postgraduate

Degree

PhD

Gender

Female

• Program Duration: 3 years (divided into 9 semesters)
• Credit Hours: 39
• Graduation Requirements: The program requires studying (39 credits) hours which are divided as follows:

1. 30 credits hours (12 credits) for compulsory courses, including three credits as a seminar, and (18 credits) for special selective courses. 
2. 9 credits for Ph.D. Thesis

Program application

Candidates can apply to the program following the university announcement through its website

Program Admission requirements

1. A Master degree of science in chemistry with regularity system (on campus), with an accumulative GPA of at least 3.75 out of 5 or equivalent.
2. Student should pass the qualification exam approved by the department committee.
3. Student should score at least 6 in ILETS or in another equivalent English language proficiency tests approved by the graduate deanship.
4. Student must pass an interview with a Departmental Admissions Committee, which will assess the student's personal attributes and dispositions that will shape his or her searcher performance.
5. Student must submit two recommendation letters, one of which (preferably) from his Master supervisor to testify to the student's suitability for research.

3 years (divided into 9 semesters)