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Chemist

كيميائي

Studies and creates substances, from testing water and food quality to developing new materials and medicines.

147Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

Chemists work in quality-control labs, petrochemicals, water and environmental testing, pharmaceuticals, forensics and research centres.

Typical responsibilities

  • Run chemical analyses
  • Develop and test materials
  • Operate lab instruments
  • Ensure safety and quality standards
  • Report and interpret results

Skills you'll need

ChemistryLab techniquePrecisionData analysisSafety awareness

How much it relies on

MathematicsMedium
TechnologyMedium
ScienceHigh

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
Laboratory

Advantages

  • Work across energy, water, food and pharma
  • Scientific discovery
  • Stable lab careers

Disadvantages

  • Research roles often need postgraduate study
  • Repetitive testing in some jobs
  • Handling hazardous materials

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: steady demand in quality control, energy and environmental testing.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 78,100 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 47,300–106,050, 23 programmes).

Master's: around AED 4,063 per credit hour (19 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

147 programs at 36 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars

ADNOC · Employer

Partial or discountUAE nationalsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
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Emirates Aviation University scholarships

Emirates Aviation University · University

Full tuition onlyUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master'sMinimum 95%

Chancellor's Scholarship of up to 100% tuition, for up to 10 new students a year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

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