Master of Science in Chemical Science

The Chemical Sciences Department at Ariel University offers a two-year Master’s degree program mentored by the department’s faculty. Graduate studies include coursework alongside independent research.

The research topics cover the range from experimental chemistry to theoretical chemistry; medicinal chemistry to physical chemistry; environmental chemistry to material sciences and nano-chemistry; synthetic chemistry to catalysis; from biological chemistry to alternative energy sources.

Students with a research project that can be extended to a Ph.D. project can do so directly with advisors holding the appropriate credentials.

Master’s studies include two years of research work under the supervision of a faculty member from the department and concluded by a written thesis. Theoretical studies include mandatory and elective courses (26 credits). The general curriculum for a Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences includes the following courses:

• Research work, thesis
• Mandatory courses
• Elective courses
• Research seminar
• Weekly Department seminar

Mandatory courses

Every student is required to successfully complete 4 mandatory courses:

• Physical and analytic methods in Chemistry and Biology A – Spectral methods
• Physical and analytic methods in Chemistry and Biology B – Separation methods
• Physical and analytic methods in Chemistry and Biology C – Determination of spatial structure
• Physical and analytic methods in Chemistry and Biology D – Biological analyses
• Physical and analytic methods in Chemistry and Biology E – Biological analyses
• Research seminar

Elective courses

Students are required to complete 16 credit points from advanced elective courses:

• Computational Chemistry
• Homogeneous catalysis
• Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
• Selected Chapters in Modern Electrochemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry of Anti-Cancer Drugs
• Fluorescent microscopy
• Molecular Design and Experimental Approach to non-Lewis Molecules
• The use of antibodies in medicine
• Organic Luminophores
• Advanced chemical kinetics
• Modern Organic Chemistry
• Research Methods in NMR Spectroscopy
• Selected Chapters in Inorganic Chemistry
• Total Synthesis of Natural Products
• Radical Processes – Radiation Chemistry
• Chemical Sensors
• Introduction to nanotechnology

Chemists holding a second degree are employed in a large range of industrial areas in the private sector, in research labs, at universities, and for the government. If you’re interested in inventing new materials, developing life-saving drugs, analyzing the chemicals in a local water supply, or investigating alternative energy sources, among other things, a second degree in chemistry from our department will improve your appeal to employers and provide more pathways to advance your career. Success in your MSc degree in chemistry can lead you to a wide range of career opportunities spanning from academia to industry.