Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

– Graduates must demonstrate proficiency in several key areas: 

• Engineering Problem Solving: Identifying and solving complex problems using engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Engineering Design: Developing design solutions that meet needs while considering public health, safety, and other important factors.
• Experimentation and Analysis: Conducting experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
• Effective Communication: Communicating effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ethical and Professional Responsibility: Recognizing ethical responsibilities and making informed judgments.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Lifelong Learning: Acquiring and applying new knowledge as needed. 

• Secondary Education: A General High School Certificate (Science Section) or its equivalent with a minimum composite score of 80%.

• Composite Score Distribution: 30% High School test, 30% General Aptitude Test (GAT), and 40% Achievement Test.
• Subject Specifics: A minimum score of 87% in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
• Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically fit for the program’s criteria.

Common First Year (CFY) – 32 Credit Hours

English Language Courses (12 Credit Hours)
Calculus (3 Credit Hours)
General Chemistry (4 Credit Hours)
IT Skills (3 Credit Hours)
Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
Additional University Skill Courses (7 Credit Hours)

University Requirements – 8 Credit Hours

Islamic Studies (Compulsory) – 2 Credit Hours
University Elective Courses – 6 Credit Hours

College of Engineering Requirements – 48 Credit Hours

Core Engineering Courses – 40 Credit Hours
College Optional Courses – 6 Credit Hours
Free Elective Course – 2 Credit Hours

Department of Chemical Engineering Requirements – 77 Credit Hours

Core Chemical Engineering Courses – 49 Credit Hours
Chemistry Foundation Courses – 11 Credit Hours
Elective Courses – 12 Credit Hours
Graduation Project – 4 Credit Hours
Practical Training – 1 Credit Hour (Non-Graded – NP)

Key Academic Milestones

Practical Training

A mandatory 10-week (60-day) summer internship in a chemical engineering–related field.
Typically completed after earning 110 credit hours.
Credit Hours: 1 (Non-Graded – NP)

Senior Graduation Project

A two-semester capstone project (total of 4 credit hours) in which students design a complete chemical plant, integrating:

• Process design

• Safety considerations

• Environmental and sustainability constraints