Overview
Chemistry is the study of atoms, molecules, and materials, their properties, composition, and reactions, and how chemical processes work in industrial contexts and in the environment around us. The Chemistry Department SCU offers both theoretical and practical disciplines and provides the opportunity for an undergraduate student to obtain a thorough fundamental knowledge of all fields of chemistry.
There are lecture courses in the general areas of inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, plus many more specialized courses including analytical, nuclear, biophysical chemistry, and chemical biology. Chemistry has traditionally been divided into organic (organic compounds - containing carbon and hydrogen) and inorganic chemistry (chemistry that is not related to organic molecules), but the boundaries between the disciplines are not clear these days.
MSc inorganic analytical chemistry
Vision
The Chemistry Department at the Faculty of Science SCU aims to graduate distinguished cadres at both local and regional levels as well as to be houses of scientific consultancy.
Mission
The department aims to develop teaching and training programs to enhance the scientific skills of undergraduate students. It also grants different scientific degrees, such as Bachelor, diploma, master's, and doctorate of philosophy to serve and develop the Egyptian community in general and the Suez Canal and Sinai regional community in particular.
Contact Us
Email: chemistry@science.suez.edu.eg
Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, grants the student a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry major.
Education system:
- The faculty is following the credit hours system.
- The education period, as to earn a Bachelor's degree from the faculty of Science, is 4 academic years, according to the internal statute of universities regulation law. Each academic year is divided into 2 semesters.
- For students whose education period, extends to more than 4 academic years, they may graduate in any of the semesters (1st or 2nd or summer semester) only in one case, which is to pass all graduation requirements (146 credit hours).
- Each semester consists of 17 weeks, divided as follows:
- The registration period (1 week)
- Education period (14 weeks)
- Exams period (2 weeks)
- Faculty’s council may open registration for the “summer semester”, for failed students or ones with “Poor” degrees. The semester’s period is 9 weeks. Maximum hours to be registered to are (9 credit hours). The semester is divided as follows:
- The registration period (3 days)
- Education period (7 weeks)
- Exams period (1 week)
- As to earn Bachelor's degree, the student must pass successfully (146 credit hours).
- University’s requirements are (8 credit hours), divided equally in both semesters. Includes the following courses:
- Language (2 credit hours)
- Computer ( 2 credit hours)
- Human rights (2 credit hours)
- Elective course (1 credit hour)
- Faculty’s requirements are (30 credit hours) including:
- 18 credit hours (obligatory), divided equally on (Chemistry- Physics- Mathematics) courses, for both semesters (9 hours+ 9 hours)
- 12 credit hours (elective), chosen from faculty’s other majors, which serve students’ majors (Geology- Zoology- Botany- Applied Geo physics- Marine biology- Marine sciences- Microbiology). They’re divided equally on both semesters (6 hours+ 6 hours)
- Majors’ requirements: 108 credit hours, divided as follows, on 3rd’, 4th, and 5th levels:
- 72 credit hours (obligatory)
- 36 credit hours (elective)
- With Honor degree: This degree is granted to the student who obtained GPA of 3.5 or more through all academic years without failure in any course during his\her education period in the faculty (or in the faculty, he/she transferred from).
Summer training:
Summer training is considered one of the majors’ requirements. All Students undergo summer applied training for 6 weeks. A student may spend his\her training period in one of the companies, factories or authorities related to the field of specialization. If the student didn’t find an external training location, he\she passes the training period inside the faculty, without calculating the credit hours. An Academic advisor chooses the appropriate time for the student, to start his\her training, in coordination with the department in charge, during the summer vacation.
By pursuing a Diploma or a master’s degree, undergraduates are able to expand their understanding of a subject and apply this understanding to a variety of real-world endeavors. Not only can this lead to an increased sense of personal fulfillment, it can also be a great way to secure a rewarding career in the field of Chemistry. The Chemistry department program is designed to develop the ability of the student to do creative scientific research.
Faculty of Science- Suez Canal University (SCU) offers different degrees such as:
- Diploma degree
- Master’s degree
- PhD degree
Admission Requirements:
For Master’s Degree:
- Acquiring a BSc in science.
- Acquiring at least "Good" degree in the course of specialty.
For Ph.D. Degree:
- Acquiring a master degree in science.
- Acquiring TOEFL score of at least 500.
- Submitting a research protocol regarding the intended research topic.
- The registration for both degrees is done in August and the study begins in October of each academic year.
- Chemistry Laboratory
Students’ projects:
• Designing illuminating shoes without the need for electricity.
• Formulating cures for cancer treatment.
• Manufacturing semiconductors for solar cells.
• Preparing alloys to prevent corrosion.
• Manufacturing acidity meter and electrical circuits using local materials.
Department’s Projects:
• HEEP Project for the Development of the Organic Chemistry Curriculum.
• STDF Project between Egypt and Germany.
• Partnership between Suez Canal University and the University of Rheinsberg (financed by the European Union NATO).