Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Institution
The American University in Cairo
Location
Egypt
Total Tuition
$ 95550
Intakes
September
Application deadline
June
Application Fee
16882
Program Description

Comprehensive chemistry program covering analytical, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. Provides advanced training in laboratory research and chemical analysis with applications in industry, medicine, and environment.

High school diploma or equivalent, acceptable grade average, English proficiency test, aptitude test according to specialization

Core Curriculum (33 credits)
The remaining 7 credit hours required to satisfy the Core are fulfilled by the concentration Science/lab (4 crs) and the capstone project coursesCHEM 4980 and CHEM 4981 (total 3 crs).

Concentration Requirements (60 credits)
CHEM 105/1005 – General Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 106/1006 – General Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 115L/1015 – General Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 116L/1016 – General Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 203/2003 – Organic Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 206/2006 – Analytical Chemistry I (2 cr.)
CHEM 216L/2016 – Volumetric and Gravimetric Analysis (2 cr)
CHEM 301/3940 – Seminar in Science and Technology (1 cr.)
CHEM 303/3003 – Thermodynamics (3 cr.)
CHEM 304/3004 – Physical Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 000/3005 – Principles of Chemical Modeling (3 cr.)
CHEM 306/3006 – Organic Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 309/3009 – Inorganic Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 310L/3010 – Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 311/3011 – Analytical Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 313L/3013 – Thermodynamics Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 314L/3014 – Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 315/3015 – Biochemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM 316L/3016 – Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 318L/3018 – Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 402/4003 – Physical Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 403/4004 – Physical Chemistry III (3 cr.)
CHEM 406/4006 – Organic Chemistry III (3 cr.)
CHEM 408/4008 – Inorganic Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 412L/4013 – Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 416L/4016 – Organic Syntheses (2 cr.)
CHEM 495/4980 – Senior Thesis I (1 cr.)
CHEM 496/4981 – Senior Thesis II (2 cr.)
Specialization in Petrochemical Industry (12 credits)
CHEM 307/3522 – Production Basics for Chemical Industries (3 cr.)
CHEM 000/3523 – Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes (3 cr.)
CHEM 000/4524 – Polymer Chemistry and Technology (3 cr.)
PENG 422/4525 – Petrochemical Technology (3 cr.)
CHEM 000/4900 – Industrial Internship (0 credits)
Specialization in Clinical Chemistry (9 credits)
CHEM 325/3025 – Clinical Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 414/4930 – Selected Topics in Chemistry (1-3 cr.)
CHEM 425/4025 – Clinical Chemistry II (3 cr.)
Specialization in Food Chemistry (9 credits)
CHEM 220/2020 – Introduction to Food Science and Technology (3 cr.)
CHEM 320/3020 – Food Chemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM 407/4007 – Food Processing and Preservation (3 cr.)
Collateral Requirements (26 credits)
CSCE 106/1001 – Fundamentals of Computing I (3 cr.)
MACT 131/1121 – Calculus I (3cr.)
MACT 132/1122 – Calculus II (3 cr.)
MACT 231/2123 – Calculus III (3 cr.)
MACT 233/2141 – Differential Equations (3 cr.)
PHYS 111/1011 – Classical Mechanics, Sound and Heat (3 cr.)
PHYS 112/1021 – Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.)
PHYS 123L/1012 – General Physics Laboratory I (1 cr.)
PHYS 124L/1022 – General Physics Laboratory II (1 cr.)
PHYS 214/2221 – Waves and Optics (3 cr.)
Electives (12 credits)

Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full time
Duration By Months
48
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Contact Admission
The American University in Cairo
Phone Number
+20226151000
Email
enrolauc@aucegypt.edu

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