PhD in Chemistry — study plan
- Credit hours
- 60
- Levels
- 11
- Courses
- 42
- Degree
- phd
The PhD in Chemistry study plan at Khalifa University is an accredited phd programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 60 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Core Courses 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 701 | Methods and Techniques in Chemical research | 3 |
| SCIE 701 | Research Methods in Science | 3 |
| SCIE 702 | Research Seminar I | 0 |
| SCIE 703 | Research Seminar II | 0 |
| CHEM 795 | PhD Written Qualifying Exam | 0 |
| CHEM 796 | PhD Research Proposal Examinate | 0 |
Program Elective Courses 39 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 711 | Recent Developments in Inorganic Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 712 | Recent Developments in Organic Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 713 | Recent Advances in Physical Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 714 | Recent Developments in Analytical Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 715 | Recent Developments in Nanochemistry Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 716 | Recent Developments in Environmental Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 717 | Advanced topics in Biochemistry Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 719 | Adv in Energy Storage Material Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 720 | Adv Topics in Theoretical Chem Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 721 | Green Analytical & Bioanalytic Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 722 | Adv Topics in Organic Chem Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 723 | Advanced Polymer Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 790 | Entrepreneurship in Chem-Scien Elective | 3 |
Mathematics 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 705 | Mechanics of interacting particles Elective | 3 |
| MATH 707 | Nonlinear Optimization Elective | 3 |
| MATH 708 | Partial Differential Equations Elective | 3 |
| MATH 777 | Mathematical Models for Biology and Epidemiology Elective | 3 |
Earth Sciences 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERTH 720 | Organic Geochemistry Elective | 3 |
| ERTH 723 | Isotope Geochemistry of Sedimentary Systems Elective | 3 |
Physics 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 702 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 705 | Nanophysics and Nanotechnology Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 707 | Advanced Solid State Physics Elective | 3 |
Biomedical Engineering 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMED 716 | Medical Device Innovation Elective | 3 |
Chemical Engineering 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEG 700 | Sustainable Desalination Processes Elective | 3 |
| CHEG 703 | Applied nanotechnology Elective | 3 |
| CHEG 710 | Kinetics and Mechanisms Elective | 3 |
| CHEG 750 | Molecular Thermodynamics Elective | 3 |
| CHEG 770 | Heterogeneous Catalysis Elective | 3 |
Civil Engineering 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 720 | Nanotechnology in Water Purification Elective | 3 |
Electrical Engineering 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELEN 781 | The Physics of Solar Cells Elective | 3 |
Mechanical Engineering 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSEN 712 | Imaging of Materials: Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis Elective | 3 |
| MSEN 715 | Advanced Imaging of Materials: Transmission Electron Microscopy Elective | 3 |
| MSEN 750 | High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells: Designs and Technologies Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 782 | Materials Characterization Techniques Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 792 | Advanced Nanomaterials and Their Mechanical Applications Elective | 3 |
Dissertation 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 799 | PhD Research Dissertation | 30 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about PhD in Chemistry
How many credit hours is PhD in Chemistry at Khalifa University?
PhD in Chemistry at Khalifa University requires completing 60 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.
How many years is PhD in Chemistry at Khalifa University?
The study plan for PhD in Chemistry spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does PhD in Chemistry award?
PhD in Chemistry at Khalifa University awards a PhD degree after completing 60 credit hours.
Is PhD in Chemistry offered at other universities?
Yes, PhD in Chemistry is offered at at least 7 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.