Università degli Studi di Perugia

Degree course in Chemical sciences [LM-54] D. M. 270/2004

General information

Qualification awarded

Master’s Degree in Chemical Sciences and the Chemistry Euromaster ® (accredited by the European Chemistry Thematic Network Association [ECTNA] http://ectn-assoc.cpe.fr).

Level of qualification

Second cycle

Specific admission requirements and specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Students who wish to enroll on the Degree Programme must have a Degree or at least a three - year university diploma (or other equivalent qualification awarded abroad and recognized suitable), awarded upon attainment of at least 90 credits in chemical disciplines. Students who do not have the aforesaid requirements can be admitted upon passing a test to verify their knowledge, consisting in an electronic test (Echemtest level 3) provided by ECTNA, and in an interview aimed at verifying knowledge and motivations of the candidate.

Profile of the programme

The specific educational goal of the Master’s Degree Programme (CdLM) is primarily to provide students with an advanced methodological preparation, based on scientific constantly updated high quality contents, in order to allow them to acquire knowledge, abilities and a mentality suitable to carry out scientific investigation in Chemistry. The high standard of education at a European level is also certified by the Degree label Chemistry Euromaster ® awarded by ECTNA. The preparation achieved by graduates will be suitable to both the pursuing of the subsequent educational cycle (PhD within ECTNA), both to the entry into the labour market with sufficient skills to undertake roles of responsibility. In order to achieve these goals, the programme, organized in three curricula, allows students to achieve specialized knowledge in one of the three corresponding basic fields of Chemistry (physics, inorganic, organic).

Qualification requirements and regulations

The Master’s Degree Programme in Chemical Sciences has a normal duration of two years, during which the student must acquire 120 credits. The formative activities, organized on a six – monthly  basis, take place through face to face classes, exercises, laboratory practical activities and seminars, training and final examination. The curriculum of each student is oriented upon enrolment and through ongoing assessment by the staff of the didactic secretary’s office and by designated tutors (Professors, PhD and research fellows of Departments). All aspects connected to the organization and the management of the Degree Programme are described in the specific Academic Regulations, available on the Faculty website. The Master’s Degree Programme is organized in three curricula, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, which differ by 29 credits.

Key learning outcomes

Graduates in Chemical Sciences have advanced specialized skills and understanding in the field of Chemistry corresponding to the chosen curriculum, which give them the ability to develop and apply original ideas, also within the area of scientific research. They are able to apply their knowledge in a professional way, investing it also in new and  unfamiliar environments, and in  multi – disciplinary contexts. They are able to work in synergy with other people, efficiently integrating their own chemical knowledge with the one of other disciplines, to solve complex problems and to express judgements and make decisions assuming roles of responsibility. They are able to work autonomously on individual or group work projects, evaluating the interaction of their own activity with the work, social and environmental context they act in.

They are able to draw up reports and written hypertext and multimedia documents, to present oral reports, to discuss and in general effectively convey, information, ideas, problems and outcomes achieved, using technologies pertinent to a scientific environment, at a level appropriate to the context and audience. They acquire autonomy in terms of ability,  study and investigation, necessary to further their studies in the subsequent cycle (PhD).

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Written and/or oral examinations take place according to the procedures published in the profile of each course, before a Board composed by the Programme Director and at least one more member among professors, researchers or experts in the subject. The result of the examination is assessed on a scale of thirty, where appropriate, with honours, and the examination is passed by obtaining a grade of at least 18. The final examination, to be done  after passing all other exams, involves the presentation, before a Board of 11 members, in writing and orally, of a research work (thesis) equal to 36 credits. The final assessment (degree grade) is expressed by the Board on a scale of one hundred and ten, from a starting grade equal to the average of examination grades obtained by the student during his/her curriculum, each one assessed in consideration of the respective commitment in credits. The grade shall include an assessment, in accordance with the procedures set forth by the Academic Regulations, of the thesis and its discussion, and the total duration of studies. If the grade reaches the maximum (110), the Board unanimously, confers honours.

Graduation requirements

The final qualification is awarded upon the attainment of 180 credits and the final test described above.

Mode of study (full-time, part-time, e-learning, ...)

Full time study and attendance is highly recommended, with particular reference to laboratory activities. If a student, due to justified reasons of work, family or health, is not able to continuously follow classes and to take examinations in the due time, he/she can, upon enrolment, submit a justified application, in order to acquire the status of part-time student. This status entitles him/her to complete the curriculum in a period of up to two years longer than the normal two - year period, without becoming a student who has failed to complete his programme within the prescribed time. The part-time student is required to submit an individual study plan to be approved by the Multi – programme Council. In accordance with the provisions of the Academic Regulations and of the University Regulations for Erasmus mobility, students can carry out a part of their curriculum in foreign universities.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The Master’s Degree Programme prepares the student for the profession of Chemist. The subsequent passing of the public qualifying examination within section A entitles him/her to the enrollment on the professional register of Chemists as Senior Chemist. Master’s Graduates in Chemistry will have career opportunities in research, synthesis, analysis, characterization and quality control laboratories, both in the specific field of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and in other industries, in research entities, in the public sector, and in all interdisciplinary fields which are related to chemistry. A further perspective is represented by the activity of consultancy as a private professional, which is a possibility, above all in sectors concerning  analysis and control, environmental preservation and civil protection.

Access to further studies

The Master’s Degree in Chemical Sciences and the related Chemistry Euromaster ® are required for admission to the subsequent cycle (PhD) in any of the European Universities to which the same qualification by ECTNA has been awarded.

Programme director or equivalent

Tabella riepilogativa regolamento

Organic Chemistry (Regulations 2013)

Inorganic Chemistry (Regulations 2013)

Physical Chemistry (Regulations 2013)