CHEMISTRY 2nd degree, full-time - 2023/25 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
• digital chemistry (English-language specialisation)

Second-cycle students declare their choice of specialisation during the recruitment process for the CHEMISTRY major. Education within a specialisation starts from the first semester of studies, while during the course of studies some subjects are obligatory for all students. Enrolment limits for individual specialities are decided by the Dean, taking into account student preferences and the minimum number of students needed to start the speciality. If there is little interest in a particular specialisation at the second level of study, it is not launched; students are then enrolled in launched specialisations according to their subsequent preferences and results obtained in the course of recruitment. Priority of choice is given to students who obtained a higher number of points during recruitment. Recruitment to the English-language specialisation digital chemistry has been separated into a separate track in the recruitment process.

Second-cycle students who have completed their bachelor's degree in CHEMISTRY may declare their intention to pursue an optional teacher training module during recruitment for second-cycle studies (not applicable to the English-language digital chemistry specialisation).

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 the following specialities offered: chemical analytics and diagnostics, biomedical chemistry, chemistry and environmental chemistry - if they have completed their bachelor degree in chemistry - may additionally obtain the right to teach chemistry in all types of schools by choosing an optional module of teacher training.

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 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.

As of the 2022/2023 academic year, an English-language specialisation in digital chemistry has been launched. A graduate of this specialisation has an in-depth, specialised knowledge of the basic branches of chemistry, with particular emphasis on modern chemoinformatics techniques, computational methods of quantum chemistry and computer techniques applied to modelling and simulation of physical and chemical systems. He/she is able to formulate and test hypotheses on simple research problems in digital chemistry. Graduates are prepared to lead teamwork and are able to interact with others in a group and take a leading role in the group. Keeps abreast of national and global scientific advances in chemistry through knowledge of the professional literature. He/she is fluent in English at B2+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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 (this requirement does not apply to the English-language specialisation digital chemistry).

Compulsory classes

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 (this requirement does not apply to the English-language specialisation digital chemistry). The in-service training lasts a minimum of two weeks (80 hours), its labour intensity corresponds to 4 ECTS credits. ECTS; credit for the internship 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 do 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 specializations except English-language digital chemistry, who have completed their bachelor's degree in CHEMISTRY, may declare their willingness to pursue an optional teacher education module (continuation of a teacher education module started during their bachelor's degree in CHEMISTRY or completion of a module from scratch). The classes included in the module, for students continuing the module from their first degree, last for the first three semesters of study and include a total of 60 hours of exercises and conversation classes and 120 hours of practice in school. The continued module is allocated 9 ECTS credits in the second degree programme. Classes included in the module, for students commencing teacher education from scratch at degree II, last for all 4 semesters of studies and include a total of 118 hours of lectures, 272 hours of auditorium exercises, laboratory exercises and conversation classes and 150 hours of psychological and pedagogical practice and school practice. The module started from scratch at level II of studies is allocated 29 ECTS credits. Successful completion of all coursework 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).