Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Welcome to the Chemical Engineering Department, where innovation meets excellence! We prepare future engineers with cutting-edge knowledge, hands-on experience, and research opportunities in fields like process design, sustainable energy, and more.

Key Features:

  • State-of-the-Art Labs: Equipped with advanced tools like HPLC, UV/Visible Spectrophotometer, Distillation Unit, and more for practical learning.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers process engineering, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and sustainability.
  • Industry Collaboration: Training and internship opportunities with OQ, PDO, OCTAL, OCCIDENTAL, and ORPIC.
  • Research & Innovation: Focus on process engineering, nanotechnology, renewable energy, and biotechnology.
  • Career Prospects: Graduates excel in oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and environmental engineering.

Join us to shape the future of chemical engineering with knowledge, innovation, and sustainability.

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering is a four-year degree program that prepares students to become innovative, ethical, and industry-ready engineers capable of solving real-world challenges in energy, environment, and manufacturing. The program combines strong scientific knowledge with hands-on learning, helping students develop the skills needed to design sustainable processes and technologies that benefit both industry and society.
Students begin with a shared foundation year alongside other engineering majors, offering flexibility before choosing their specialization. The curriculum includes courses in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, along with laboratory-based learning that builds strong analytical and experimental skills. In the later years, students take core chemical engineering courses, along with electives and specialized labs that allow them to explore advanced topics based on their interests and career goals.
The program emphasizes practical training and includes a final-year capstone project, where students apply their knowledge to address real-world engineering problems. A period of industrial training also ensures students gain exposure to professional work environments. For those who complete the first two years, a Diploma in Engineering is available as an exit option.
Graduates are well-prepared for careers in oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical industries, environmental and water treatment sectors, and research and development, or to pursue advanced studies in engineering and related fields.

Program Educational Objectives

  • To prepare graduates to solve chemical engineering challenges by developing technical competence, ethical awareness, and critical problem-solving skills for impactful professional practice.
  • To cultivate leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities, while promoting lifelong learning through graduate studies, professional growth, and innovation aligned with national development priorities.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Career Opportunities

Chemical engineers have diverse career opportunities in both governmental and private sectors. The oil and gas industry, including refineries and petrochemical plants, is a major employer, with companies like OQ, PDO, and ORPIC offering roles in process optimization, production, and safety. The energy sector, including renewable energy and water desalination projects, also provides opportunities in sustainable technologies and resource management. Additionally, their expertise in chemical processes, materials, and systems allows them to contribute to various fields such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, water treatment, healthcare, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, chemicals, semiconductors, microelectronics, polymers, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety. With Oman’s focus on economic diversification and sustainability, the demand for skilled chemical engineers continues to grow.

Admission Requirements

For admission to any of the undergraduate programs offered by the CE, a student must have:
• A General Education Certificate or its equivalent and
• Passed FP from DU or any other HEI recognized by MoHERI

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor’s degree in any of the majors in the CE, the student must satisfactorily complete the required credit hours for his/her major with an overall minimum average of 65 percent, (Except for Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering where it is 70 percent) and a cumulative average of 70 percent in the major courses.

Program Credits hours and fees

The BS in Chemical Engineering requires 138 credit hours. The fee is 70 OMR per credit hour.

Program Duration

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, students must successfully complete 138 credits over four academic years (8 semesters). For the Diploma program, students must complete 75 credits over two academic years (4 semesters).

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction for all programs in College of Engineering at Dhofar University is English.

Advantage of Dhofar University

  • Beautiful Green Campus
  • Sate of the art learning resources with excellent student facilities
  • Erudite Faculty with PhD and proven research records
  • Program licensed from MoHRI
  • Nationally Accredited by OAAAQA
  • ABET accreditation in Progress
  • Internationally Benchmarked Curriculum
  • Well-equipped engineering labs and workshop
  • Active learning model of education
  • Assurance of learning philosophy
  • Excellent Industry and community outreach and engagement
  • Soft Skills training for personality enhancement and career Planning
  • Training opportunities support nationally and internationally through IASTE and Erasmus

Reach Out to Us

For more information and counselling meet our program manager

Tel:  +968 2323 7360 / +968 9206 3936

Email: mskhan@du.edu.om

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