CHEMISTRY 2nd degree, full-time - 2020/22 edition

CHEMISTRY

full-time second-cycle studies

General information

The Faculty of Chemistry provides first- and second-cycle studies in the field of CHEMISTRY. The curriculum of the course is fully compliant with the principles of the Polish Qualification Framework as defined in the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualification System (Journal of Laws 2016, item 64), taking into account the latest standards for teacher education as defined in the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25 July 2019.

Second-cycle studies last for two years and lead to a Master's degree. In these studies, the following specialities can be chosen:

• chemical analytics and diagnostics
• biomedical chemistry
• computational chemistry
• environmental chemistry and technology

In the course of the second-cycle studies in CHEMISTRY, students broaden and develop their knowledge and skills in the broadly defined field of chemical sciences. Studies are focused on the acquisition of practical skills, hence the high proportion of practical exercises, mainly laboratory ones, during which students perform various experimental tasks on their own. Within the framework of individual specialisations, students realise, inter alia, subjects related to the synthesis and analysis of biologically active compounds and the application of computational methods in chemistry. Students of all specialisations may additionally become qualified to teach chemistry in all types of schools by choosing an optional teacher training module.

The graduate of the second degree programme possesses in-depth knowledge, skills and competences in specialised issues included in the chemical sciences. In particular, the graduate is prepared to independently solve chemical problems, conduct research activities and collect and critically analyse experimental data. Achievement of the educational results of the second-degree studies provides graduates with the possibility of employment in enterprises and in public, non-governmental and research and scientific organisations and institutions whose activities are related to the use of chemistry. Graduates are prepared to continue their education at third-degree (doctoral) studies and postgraduate studies. Graduates who have completed the optional teacher training module are prepared to teach the subject of chemistry in all types of schools.

Organisation of the course of study

The studies take place according to study plans, separate for each specialisation. As part of their studies, students take compulsory subjects and subjects of their own choice (optional subjects).

Each subject is allocated a certain number of ECTS credits. ECTS credits are a numerical value (from 1 to 60) allocated to each subject, proportional to the student's workload in obtaining credit for the subject. They reflect the work required by each course in relation to the total amount of work a student must do to pass the entire academic year. ECTS credits are allocated to all forms of courses, e.g. lectures, auditorium and laboratory classes, seminars, thesis, regardless of whether they are compulsory or elective (optional) courses. ECTS credits can also be obtained for work related to the student's preparation of specific reports or other studies, to his/her participation in research, as well as credits related to the student's independent study. Students are required to obtain 60 ECTS credit points per year (30 points each semester) from compulsory and elective subjects combined.

Obligatory subjects (compulsory)

The compulsory subjects are listed in the study plan, divided into lectures, exercises and internships. The plan specifies the number of hours of each course, the form of completion (examination, credit) and the number of ECTS credits allocated to the course.

Apprenticeship

In the case of second-cycle studies, students undertake compulsory in-service training after the first year of study, during the summer break. The in-service training lasts a minimum of two weeks (80 hours) for full-time students and a minimum of 6 days (48 hours) for part-time students, its labour intensity corresponds to 4 ECTS points. The workload of the placement corresponds to 4 ECTS credits; credit for the placement is awarded during the second year of studies, which is recorded in the student's transcript.

Students are responsible for finding the institution where they carry out their practical training. The student's independence in this respect is one element of the achievement of the learning outcomes in terms of social competence. The student can find a placement either as a volunteer or as gainful employment.

Elective subjects (optional)

During the implementation of semester 1 in November, first-year full-time second-cycle students electronically enrol via the Student Portal for elective (optional) courses they will take in semester 2. Enrolment for optional courses for semester 3 is conducted electronically in April of the preceding year. The prerequisite for the commencement of an optional subject is the enrolment of a sufficient number of students (lecture min. 25, auditorium exercises min. 15, laboratory exercises min. 8 persons). If a subject is not activated, the student who has chosen it chooses another subject which has the required number of participants.

Teacher training module

During the enrolment process, students of all specialisations can declare their intention to pursue an optional teacher training module. The classes included in the module last for all four semesters of study and include a total of 270 hours of conversation and exercises and 150 hours of practice in school. The module is allocated a total of 25 ECTS credits. Passing all classes and internships included in the module additionally entitles graduates to practise as chemistry teachers in all types of schools.

Diploma subjects

Immediately after enrolment, second-cycle students choose the organisational unit of the Faculty of Chemistry (Chair, Department, Laboratory) in which they will carry out their master's thesis and, at the same time, a block of subjects related to it (specialisation lecture, specialisation laboratory, monograph lecture, master's seminar and master's laboratory). The choice of the organisational unit is made on the basis of information about the proposed scientific and research subjects posted on its home page. The student informs the Dean's Office for Student Affairs of his or her choice by sending a completed individual selection sheet to the Dean's Office. As part of the master's studio and master's seminar, the student prepares a master's thesis, which is then evaluated by a thesis supervisor and a reviewer. Second-cycle studies end with a master's exam.

Additional information

The credit period for the CHEMISTRY faculty is the semester. The Faculty of Chemistry has an electronic student record (electronic index).