Overview

Chemistry from The American University in Cairo is designed to provide students with a broad background in nutrition, food service management, development of necessary analytical skills.

Careers

The M.Sc. in chemistry prepares students for a career in chemistry or related fields through the development of a firm foundation in the fundamental science and applications of chemistry for both industry and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Physical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Organometallics

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Methods of Structure Determination

Advanced Food Chemistry

Food Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cairo, Egypt

Disciplines

Chemistry

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, is required for admission into the master's of science in chemistry program.

An online application for graduate studies

Online payment of the application fee

A statement of purpose

An updated resume (CV)

At least two online letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic or professional background

Official academic records, of which one must be a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with proof of degree completion.

Satisfactory English language proficiency test results

Graduate students may be asked to demonstrate minimum competency in the use of computers and academic libraries as they relate to graduate study and research

One recent passport size photograph (a clear electronic copy)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24255 USD / year

≈ 24255 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

19701 USD / year

≈ 19701 USD / year

Living costs

Cairo

Egypt

5312 - 6846 EGP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Cairo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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