ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Chemistry prepares students for
successful careers in private and government
sectors or to pursue graduate studies in chemistry.
The program provides quality theoretical and
practical learning experiences in the various areas
of chemistry enriched with diverse research
opportunities.
King Fahd University of
Petroleum and Minerals
VISION STATEMENT
The chemistry department at
KFUPM aspires to excel in
chemical education, research
and services.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES
CHEMISTRY
DEPARTMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
The chemistry department is committed to prepare
competitive and professional graduates within an
innovative and intellectually stimulating environment,
support other academic programs at KFUPM by
offering quality chemistry learning experiences,
conduct basic and applied research of national and
international impact, build proactive partnerships with
industry and offer effective training and educational
and technical services to the society.
The curricula of the B.S. degree in Chemistry and
Industrial Chemistry are designed to provide the
necessary professional background for those who are
pursuing careers in academic, governmental and
industrial establishments. The courses offered are
those recommended by international chemical
organizations and provide fundamental knowledge in
the major areas of Chemistry. Research courses in both
programs encourage independent study and research,
which enables the student to learn to apply different
techniques and principles in order to find solutions to
scientific problems under the direction of a member of
the faculty. The duration of this activity is one
semester for an industrial chemist and two semesters
for a chemist. Summer training is required from both
Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry students. For
industrial chemists, the training must take place in
industry.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Please visit our website:
www.kfupm.edu.sa/departments/chem
Or contact the Department of Chemistry
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM)
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 13 860 2111
Fax: +966 13 860 4277
E-mail: [email protected]
Undergraduate
Program
ABOUT CHEMISTRY AND THE CHEMISTRY
MAJORS
Chemistry is the study of matter and its changes:
what substances are made of, their properties, how
they act, and how they interact. Chemistry is
typically divided into analytical, environmental,
inorganic, materials, organic, and physical. The
Department of Chemistry offers a B.S. degree in
Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry. Chemists and
Industrial Chemists contribute to the academic and
industrial development of the Kingdom by working
in the civil service, educational institutions, in
government and private institutions responsible for
public health and environmental safety, or in one of
the many industries whose products or processes
involve chemical technology.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
B.S. degree in Chemistry (124 credits).
General Education Requirements (52 credits)
Communication Skills, Computer Programming,
English, General Studies, Islamic and Arabic
Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education and
Physics courses.
Core Chemistry requirements (45 credits)
Analytical, General, Inorganic, Organic and
Physical Chemistry courses.
Other requirements (27 credits)
Research Skills (5 credits), Summer Training (2
credits) and Electives (20 credits).
CAREER PATHS
Graduates with a degree in Chemistry have a wide
choice of employment opportunities. The
Chemistry graduate is well-prepared to contribute
to the academic and the industrial development of
the Kingdom by working in Process or Quality
Control, in Research and Development, in
Marketing or in Safety. At present, graduates of
the KFUPM Chemistry Department are employed
in:
a) Petrochemical industries,
b) Oil companies,
c) Various research and educational
institutions in the Kingdom,
d) Chemical industries,
e) Governmental institutions, and
f) Private businesses.
B.S. degree in Industrial Chemistry (124 credits).
General Education Requirements (55 credits)
Communication Skills, Computer Programming,
English, General Studies, Islamic and Arabic
Studies, Management, Mathematics, Physical
Education and Physics courses.
Core Chemistry requirements (56 credits)
Industrial Chemistry courses (19 credits):
Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Industrial
Catalysis, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry of
Petroleum Processing, Industrial Inorganic
Chemistry and Industrial Organic Chemistry
courses.
Pure Chemistry courses (37 credits): Analytical,
General, Inorganic, Organic and Physical
Chemistry.
Other requirements (13 credits)
Research Skills (3 credits), Summer Training (2
credits) and Electives (8 credits).
Examples of employers are: the Petroleum,
Petrochemical and Mining industries; the
Ministries of Defense and Agriculture; King
Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology
(KACST), the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
(SABIC), Saudi ARAMCO, Saline Water
Conversion Corporation (SWCC) and KFUPM.
In addition, many
of our graduates
receive scholarships
for higher studies
abroad. Likewise,
many of them are
currently working in universities in the United
States and Europe following completion of their
studies.