Master of Science (MSc)
Program Outline
The Master of Science (MSc) programs emphasize fundamental concepts and are designed for students that wish to become involved in research, either through a PhD degree or in a corporate environment. The MSc program consists of core and elective courses, as well as research work culminating in a Master’s thesis. KU offers MSc programs in:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Chemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Infrastructural Engineering
- Computational Data Science
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Engineering Systems and Management
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Physics
- Molecular Life Sciences
- Nuclear Engineering (Program offered to UAE National and sponsored Saudi Arabia National students only)
- Petroleum Engineering
- Petroleum Geoscience
- Sustainable Critical Infrastructure
- Water and Environmental Engineering
Program Components
An MSc by Courses and Thesis program typically consists of:
- Taught Courses: In this component the student is required to complete a program of advanced study in a given area. The taught courses component typically comprises a combination of core and elective courses.
- Thesis: In this component the student is required to carry out an independent investigation in the area of study. The student must successfully defend the thesis in an oral examination.