The General Foundation Program (GFP) at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) has been structured as per the government’s directives and in keeping with the University’s vision and mission.

The Program rests on four pillars: the English language, Mathematics, Computing, and General Study Skills (GSS). Its curriculum, instruction, and other activities are all inspired by a view on learning as change involving knowledge, strategies, skills, and attitudes, and an understanding of teaching as priming, unveiling, empowering, challenging, guiding, and coaching.

Hence stem the GFP’s various instructional methods and interventions, assessment tools, and academic advising and support schemes.

Conscious that the curriculum is a cyclical process and the mission assigned to the education sector in Oman’s Vision 2040, the GFP at UTAS considers monitoring and evaluating the necessary stepping stones for it to be and remain relevant, effective, efficient, sustainable, and impactful; in other words, fit for purpose in continually changing local and global (or glocal) contexts.

The Bachelor of Technology program in Applied Chemistry should enable the student to:

•  Acquire an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in chemistry and interdisciplinary subjects.
•  Obtain sufficient mathematical and statistical knowledge to analyze and interpret scientific experimental data.
•  Gain mastery of a wide spectrum of topics in chemistry with the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge addressing intellectually challenging chemical and environmental problems.
•  Develop awareness regarding health, safety and environment.
•  Acquire expertise in areas of lab organization and management.
•  Develop skills in using modern instrumentation techniques, enabling them to perform quality research and scientific projects.
•  Develop skills in writing scientific reports and present their work.
•  Apply the concepts and principles of quality assurance and quality control whenever and whichever situation calls for their appropriate application.
•  Cultivate a range of personal and professional qualities such as teamwork, effective communication and ethical principles which are essential for career development.
•  Acquire theoretical foundation and practical skills in chemistry that will support the pursuit of advanced studies or professional development.
•  Develop their skills in using the available resources to continue life-long learning independently.
•  Enhance the spirit of entrepreneurship in contributions to the national development.

The student who satisfactorily completes the Bachelor of Technology in Applied Chemistry should be able to:

•  Utilize the knowledge and technical skills to fulfill a wide range of roles in industry and allied sectors as scientists or researchers.
•  Operate modern analytical instruments, conduct experiments, and apply statistical as well as computational techniques to provide solutions in chemistry related industrial problems.
•  Apply acquired knowledge of chemistry along with critical thinking and analytical reasoning to solve problems facing the industry.
•  Apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained to explore new frontiers of research for the betterment of the society.
•  Use quality assurance and quality control systems in running analytical laboratories for a wide range of industrial applications.
•  Demonstrate awareness of safety codes/rules as well as managing and administering scientific labs.
•  Function productively, both, individually and in a team to establish goals and plans, accomplish assigned tasks and objectives, meet deadlines and analyze risks.
•  Communicate the results of their work through report writing or oral presentation to both chemists and non-chemists.
•  Apply fundamental knowledge in chemistry to adopt new technologies.
•  Identify strategies and challenges involved in running a business and demonstrate entrepreneurship skills.
•  Perform professional duties in accordance with ethical principles and following guidelines in their field of employment.
•  Continue independent life-long learning.
•  Contribute to the economic growth of the nation by occupying positions in private and public sector organizations as chemists, instructors and administrators.

General Education Diploma, Technical Education and Islamic Studies: with Minimum overall average of (60%) and Pass the following:

•  Pure Mathematics or Mathematics.
•  English language.
•  Chemistry.
•  Biology or Medicine Sciences.
•  Physics.