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.

Detail

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering is designed to engage students for at least 50 credit hours of basic sciences and mathematics, at least 64 credit hours of engineering sciences, engineering design, and at least 24 credit hours’ communications skills of humanities and social sciences.Laboratory hands-on experience and emphasis on design are important elements that are integrated throughout the curriculum. The curriculum is designed to grant students the Bachelor of Sciences degree upon the successful completion of the four-year program. The first common year with other engineering majors allows students to switch between the engineering majors at the start of the second year of their study. The program can also be concluded in Diploma level upon the successful completion of a two-year program.

Program Learning Outcomes

A deep knowledge of chemical engineering major, familiarity with professional opportunities, and knowledge of contemporary issues.
Practical experience with chemical process equipment, handling chemicals, chemical analysis, and process instrumentation.
An ability to use modern engineering tools is necessary for engineering practice.
An ability to define and solve engineering problems, including the utilization of creative and innovative skills.
An ability to communicate ideas effectively in both oral and written forms.
Proficiency in core Chemical Engineering working knowledge, including safety and environmental aspects.

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.

Entry Standards

For admission to the undergraduate program, a student must have:

A General Education Certificate or its equivalent and
Passed the Foundation Program (FP) from DU or any other Higher Education Institute (HEI)
recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation (MoHERI)
OR be exempted from FP English, Mathematics, and Information Technology (IT) courses
based on placement tests conducted by FP.

Based on the results of the English, Mathematics, and IT placement tests, students who need remedial work based on placement test results, will join the FP, where three levels of English and two levels of Mathematics courses, as well as IT courses, have to be successfully completed with a minimum grade of 50 to proceed to the first year of the Diploma/Bachelor program.
FP course exemption criterion minimum scores are as follows:

FP Course Exemption Criteria

1) English:
- IELTS Band – 5
- TOEFL – 500
- CEPT – 50
2) Mathematics:
- Moodle-based Math Placement Test – 60
3) Information Technology:
- Moodle-based IT Placement Test – 70
- International (English) IC3 certificate

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.

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