CHEMISTRY 2nd degree, full-time - 2022/24 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 of 2016, item 64, as amended), 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 are of two years' duration and lead to a Master's degree. In these studies, the following specialisations can be chosen:

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

In the course of the second-cycle studies in CHEMISTRY, students deepen 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, during which students perform a variety of experimental tasks on their own. Within the framework of individual specialisations, students carry out, inter alia, classes related to the synthesis and analysis of biologically active compounds and the application of computational methods in chemistry. Students of all specialties can additionally obtain the right to teach chemistry in all types of schools by choosing an optional teacher training module (continuation of the teacher training module started during the bachelor's degree in chemistry).

The graduate of the Bachelor's degree programme has in-depth knowledge, skills and competences in specialised subjects included in the chemical sciences. In particular, the graduate is prepared to independently solve chemical problems, carry out activities of a research nature and collect and critically analyse experimental data. Achievement of the learning outcomes 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 in doctoral school and postgraduate studies.

A graduate who has completed the optional teacher training module is prepared to teach the subject of chemistry in all types of schools.

Organisation of the course of study

Studies take place according to study plans, separate for each specialisation. As part of their studies, students attend compulsory courses and elective courses of their choice (optional courses).

Each course is allocated a certain number of ECTS credits. ECTS credits are a numerical value (from 1 to 60) allocated to each course, proportional to the student's workload in obtaining credit for the course. They reflect the work required for each course in relation to the total amount of work a student must do to complete an entire academic year. ECTS credits are allocated to all forms of courses, e.g. lectures, auditorium and laboratory classes, seminars and thesis, regardless of whether they are compulsory or elective (optional) courses. ECTS credits may also be obtained for coursework related to the student's preparation of specific reports or other studies, 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 in each semester) from compulsory and elective courses combined.

One of the prerequisites for graduation is the completion of a work placement as stipulated in the study plan.

Compulsory courses

Compulsory courses are listed in the study plan, divided into lectures, exercises and practicals. 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 full-time second-cycle studies, students undertake a compulsory work placement after the first year of study, during the summer break. The in-service training lasts a minimum of two weeks (80 hours), its labour intensity corresponds to 4 ECTS credits. The internship is completed during the second year of studies and is recorded in the student's transcript.

Students are responsible for finding the institution where they carry out their placement. 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 classes (optional)

During the implementation of semester 1 in November, first-year full-time second-cycle students electronically register via the Student Portal for elective (optional) classes they will attend in semester 2. Registration for optional classes for semester 3 is conducted electronically in February-April of the preceding year. The prerequisite for the commencement of optional classes is the enrolment of a sufficient number of students (lecture min. 25, auditorium exercises min. 15, laboratory exercises min. 8 persons). If a class is not started, the student who chose it chooses another class that has the required number of participants.

In the third semester, students take optional classes from the offer of English-language elective courses for a minimum of 4 ECTS credits.

Teacher training module

During the recruitment process, students of all specialisations may declare their intention to pursue an optional teacher training module (continuation of the teacher training module started during the bachelor's degree in CHEMISTRY). The classes included in the module last for all four semesters of studies, and include a total of 270 hours of conversation and exercises and 150 hours of practice in school. A total of 25 ECTS credits are allocated to the module. Passing all classes and internships included in the module additionally entitles graduates to practice as chemistry teachers in all types of schools.

Diploma courses

Students in second-cycle studies, immediately after recruitment, choose the organizational unit of the Faculty of Chemistry (Department, Department, Laboratory), in which they will do their master's thesis and at the same time realize a block of classes related to it (specialization lecture, specialization laboratory, monographic lecture, master's seminar and master's laboratory). The choice of the organisational unit is made on the basis of information on the proposed scientific and research topic posted at the time of the election on the homepage of the Faculty of Chemistry in the Dissertation tab. The student informs the Dean's Office for Student Affairs of his or her choice by sending a completed individual selection card to the Dean's Office. As part of the M.Sc. lab and M.Sc. seminar, the student prepares an M.Sc. 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).