Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – Processing Engineering (B.Sc. CE-PE) degree program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for a career in the chemical or petroleum industry. After completion of the B.Sc. CE-PE program, graduates will be able to design, implement, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot chemical and processing units and plants. Students gain an in-depth knowledge of process operation, process control and techniques, and equipment design.
In the third year of studies students engage in an in-field training experience. In their final year, students conduct an indepth study of a complex chemical and processing engineering technology-based problem, design, or technological application. The consolidation of the skill set developed in the B.Sc. CE-PE program through the completion of a capstone project and an in-field work placement prepares graduates for exciting careers in the chemical or petroleum industry.
In the third year of studies students engage in an in-field training experience. In their final year, students conduct an indepth study of a complex chemical and processing engineering technology-based problem, design, or technological application. The consolidation of the skill set developed in the B.Sc. CE-PE program through the completion of a capstone project and an in-field work placement prepares graduates for exciting careers in the chemical or petroleum industry.
Program Duration:
4 years
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred); OR
2. Two-year Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
2. Two-year Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and and admission priority category
2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| AECH1201 | Basic Engineering Calculations | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEM1010 | General Chemistry I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1011 | General Chemistry I (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1030 | Calculus I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1020 | General Physics | - | PHYS1021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1021 | General Physics (Lab) | - | PHYS1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective: select 1 of 3 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1003 | Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 18 | 15 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| AECH1112 | Health, Safety & Environment in the Process Industries | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEEL1100 | Fundamentals of Electricity | MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEEL1200 | Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) | - | AEEL1100 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA1312 | Engineering Graphics | AECH1201 | - | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| CHEM1020 | General Chemistry II | CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 | CHEM1021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1021 | General Chemistry II (Lab) | CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 | CHEM1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH2010 | Calculus II | MATH1030 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 15 | 11 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| AECH1100 | Environmental Awareness & Ethics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECH1103 | Industrial Process Overview | CHEM1020 OR CHEM1030 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEPC1203 | Basic Instrumentation | AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 | - | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 4 | 4 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 39 | 30 | 22 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| AECH2111 | Principles of Chemical Engineering I | CHEM1020 & PHYS1020 & MATH1020 & AECH 1201 AMP II Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH2121 | Process Control Systems | AEPC1203 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH2131 | Physical Chemistry for Chemical Engineers | CHEM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH2241 | Chemical & Processing Plant Operation | AECH1103 | AECH2121 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| AECH2251 | Instrumentation & Control (Lab) | AEPC1203 | AECH2121 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AECH2331 | Process Equipment | - | AECH2111 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 16 | 12 | 11 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| AECH2122 | Principles of Chemical Engineering II | AECH2111 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECH2142 | Basic Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer | AECH2111 & MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECH2332 | Chemical & Processing Plant Troubleshooting | AECH2241 | - | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM3010 | Petrochemistry | CHEM1020 | CHEM3011 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CHEM3011 | Petrochemistry (Lab) | CHEM1021 | CHEM3010 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 12 | 10 | 5 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| AECH2103 | Leadership & Management Principles | AECH1100 & COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECH2112 | Sustainability & Renewable Energy | AECH1100 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH2113 | Quality Assurance | COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 7 | 7 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 35 | 29 | 16 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| AECH3101 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | AECH2142 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEMA3142 | Applied Heat Transfer | AECH2142 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH3132 | Chemical Reaction Engineering | AECH2122 & MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH3321 | Process Unit Design | AECH2122 | - | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| RSST3002 | Probability & Statistical Analysis | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 16 | 15 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| AECH3222 | Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer (Lab) | AECH3101 & AEMA3142 | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AECH3302 | Applied Thermodynamics | MATH1030 & PHYS1020 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AECH4210 | Mass Transfer & Separation Processes | AECH2331 & AECH3321 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH4221 | Chemical Reaction Engineering (Lab) | AECH3132 | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AECH4232 | Materials & Corrosion | CHEM3010 | - | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| AETN2302 | Applied Programming I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 15 | 10 | 13 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| AECH3000 | Work Placement | Min 85 Credits | - | 9 | 0 | 40 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 9 | 0 | 40 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 40 | 25 | 56 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| AECH4102 | Applied Differential Equations | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH4211 | Plant Design & Economics | AECH3321 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| AECH4301 | Capstone Project I | AECH3321 | AEMA4100 & COMM3010 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA4100 | Project Management | AECH2103 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| COMM3010 | Research & Reporting | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 12 | 11 | 5 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| AECH4112 | Process Safety Management | AECH1112 & AECH2122 & AECH2331 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECH4122 | Chemical Industries & Technology | AECH1103 & CHEM3010 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECH4302 | Capstone Project II | AECH4301 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective: select 1 of 7 | ||||||
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 11 Total: | 10 | 10 | 0 | |||
| Year 4 Total: | 22 | 21 | 5 | |||
| Program Total | 136 | 105 | 99 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Processing Engineering (B.Sc. CE-PE) degree program are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or graduate research.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Processing Engineering (B.Sc. CE-PE) is an applied degree with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Chemical Engineer
- Research & Development Engineer
- Refinery Process Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Chemical Operation Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Chemical and Process Engineer
- Utilities Engineer