CHEMISTRY II degree, part-time - edition 2021/23

CHEMISTRY

part-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 17 January 2012.

Part-time second-cycle studies last for two years and end with the award of a Master's degree. In these studies, the following specialisations can be chosen:

• advanced chemical analytics
• management of hazardous substances

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. The curriculum is primarily focused on developing students' practical skills, useful in their professional life, hence the high proportion of practical (laboratory) exercises involving specialised measurement equipment in the curriculum.

The teaching of the advanced chemical analytics specialisation involves scientists from the Faculty who deal with modern chemical analytics and diagnostics on a daily basis. Students in this specialisation receive specialised knowledge and acquire skills in the practical application of methods and techniques of chemical and instrumental analysis and the basics of molecular diagnostics. The degree programme is primarily aimed at those wishing to find employment in small and medium-sized enterprises and industrial laboratories using measurement, analytical and diagnostic techniques.

Part-time studies in the field of CHEMISTRY Management of Hazardous Substances at the Faculty of Chemistry are a separate part of one training area in the chemical sciences. The studies are aimed at specialised preparation for conducting and supervising studies specified by the European Union Directive No. 1907/2006 REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemical substances) defining the obligation to draw up dossiers and carry out registration of new chemical substances in the European Chemicals Agency. These studies educate valued specialists equipped with comprehensive knowledge, skills and competences necessary in economic and social life and contribute to scientific knowledge of the world and solving its contemporary problems. Graduates of this specialisation know the principles of the REACH system and the resulting obligations imposed on entrepreneurs. They can, with an appropriate chemical background and understanding the complexity of processes occurring in nature and knowing the available tools, properly plan and coordinate the process of risk assessment for a chemical substance, as well as correctly prepare the dossier and carry out the process of registration of that substance with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

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.

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, as well as subjects of their choice from among the offered elective subjects (optional subjects).

Each course is allocated a specific number of ECTS credits. ECTS credits are a numerical value (ranging 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 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.

Compulsory subjects (obligatory)

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 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 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 started, the student who chose it chooses another subject which has the required number of participants. Changes (only in justified cases) of selected optional subjects are possible within 7 days from the beginning of the semester.

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 requires an electronic student record (electronic index).

Participation in part-time studies in chemistry is paid. Fees are set by the Rector three months before the beginning of the academic year.