Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Program Outline
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs emphasize fundamental principles and are designed for students who aspire to pursue research careers, whether through doctoral studies (Ph.D.) or research and development roles in industry. The M.Sc. program consists of core and elective courses, as well as research work culminating in a Master’s thesis. KU offers M.Sc. programs in:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Chemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Infrastructural Engineering
- Computational Data Science
- Computer Science
- Clinical Research
- Digital Health
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Engineering Systems and Management
- Health Systems Management
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Life Sciences
- Nuclear Engineering (Program offered to UAE National and sponsored Saudi Arabia National students only)
- Petroleum Engineering
- Public Health
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Program Components
An M.Sc. 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.