The chemistry program covers the five main branches of chemistry, namely organic, biochemistry, inorganic, physical, and analytical. The program is further enhanced by a major Entrepreneurship component to educate its graduates on ways and means of developing their startups and new ventures that are based on scientific innovations. In addition, students may specialize in petrochemical industries or food chemistry. In all cases theoretical and applied knowledge are both reinforced and supplemented by a diverse selection of experimental work, a necessary facet of chemistry.
Bachelor of Science
The objective of the Bachelor of Science in chemistry is to train students in both theory and practice of the major branches of chemistry. It prepares students for careers in diverse fields such as industries (chemical, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, metal and metal finishing, cement, petrochemicals, textiles, paints); environmental monitoring and protection; quality control and quality assurance; marketing and sales for chemicals and specialty chemicals; education; academic and industrial research. The Bachelor of Science in chemistry also prepares students for medical school or a life as a chemistry Entrepreneur.
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC).
The Chemistry (B.S.) program has an equivalence from the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt.
Declaration of the Chemistry Major
Students accepted at AUC may either get admitted into their preferred major at the time of admission to the university (declare their major at the gate) or get admitted to the university as undeclared. Students who get admitted into a major will still have the opportunity to change their major later. Students must declare a major before completing 60 credit hours (before achieving a junior standing). Please check the eligibility criteria for declaring the Chemistry major below.
Eligibility Criteria for Chemistry Major Declaration at the Gate
The eligibility criteria for students who wish to apply to declare their major from the gate, with the declaration effective in the fall 2026 semester or the spring 2027 semester, can be accessed through the link below. Admission to the major is based on the program’s student capacity.
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Eligibility Criteria for Chemistry Major Declaration from Within
The eligibility criteria for undeclared students (or students switching majors) who wish to apply to declare their major, with the declaration effective in the fall 2026 semester or the spring 2027 semester, can be accessed through the link below. Admission to the major is based on the program’s student capacity.
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A total of 130 credits is required for the bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
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