Master of Science in Chemical Science
Ari'el, Israel
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
14 Aug 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
26 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 5,380 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* attached to CPI - international students; USD 4303 attached to CPI - Israeli citizens
Introduction
Are you interested in:
- Understanding the physical universe, we live in?
- The study of how atoms, ions and molecules shape the world we live in?
- The science that joins together physics, biology, medicine, pharmacology, energy and environmental sciences?
- Providing solutions to life-threatening problems in health, materials, and energy usage?
The Department of Chemical Sciences invites you to join our advanced degrees program, learn, investigate, and fulfil your academic potential. Our program of study will broaden your understanding of modern Inorganic, physical, theoretical, organic, bioorganic, and medicinal chemistry through learning and rewarding experiences in our department.
The program in Chemical Sciences allows specialization in diverse fields of research. During their studies, candidates are exposed to diverse working methods and advanced technologies.
The program accepts post-bachelor applicants with degrees in related disciplines where the focus has been on chemistry or a relevant field. Students with prior graduate work may be able to transfer course credits.
The program track in Chemistry allows for specialization in diverse fields of study:
- Physical Chemistry
- Nanochemistry
- Energy
- Computational and Theoretical
- Organic
- Medicinal
- Inorganic
- and much, much more…
Program Highlights:
- Dedicated Academic staff
- State-of-the-art laboratories
- Publications in leading journals
- Participation in internationals conferences
Curriculum
Master’s studies include two years of research work under the supervision of a faculty member from the department and concluded by a written thesis. Theoretical studies include mandatory and elective courses (26 credits). The general curriculum for a Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences includes the following courses:
- Research work, thesis
- Mandatory courses
- Elective courses
- Research seminar
- Weekly Department seminar
Mandatory courses
Every student is required to successfully complete 4 mandatory courses:
- Physical and analytic methods in Chemistry and Biology A – Spectral methods
- Physical and analytic methods in Chemistry and Biology B – Separation methods
- Physical and analytic methods in Chemistry and Biology C – Determination of spatial structure
- Physical and analytic methods in Chemistry and Biology D – Biological analyses
- Physical and analytic methods in Chemistry and Biology E – Biological analyses
- Research seminar
Elective courses
Students are required to complete 16 credit points from advanced elective courses:
- Computational Chemistry
- Homogeneous catalysis
- Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
- Selected Chapters in Modern Electrochemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry of Anti-Cancer Drugs
- Fluorescent microscopy
- Molecular Design and Experimental Approach to non-Lewis Molecules
- The use of antibodies in medicine
- Organic Luminophores
- Advanced chemical kinetics
- Modern Organic Chemistry
- Research Methods in NMR Spectroscopy
- Selected Chapters in Inorganic Chemistry
- Total Synthesis of Natural Products
- Radical Processes – Radiation Chemistry
- Chemical Sensors
- Introduction to nanotechnology
Admissions
Career Opportunities
Chemists holding a second degree are employed in a large range of industrial areas in the private sector, in research labs, at universities, and for the government. If you’re interested in inventing new materials, developing life-saving drugs, analyzing the chemicals in a local water supply, or investigating alternative energy sources, among other things, a second degree in chemistry from our department will improve your appeal to employers and provide more pathways to advance your career. Success in your MSc degree in chemistry can lead you to a wide range of career opportunities spanning from academia to industry.