research or professional profile
Useful advanced chemistry
The Master's Degree in Chemical Research and Industrial Chemistry has an inter-university nature and has the collaboration of the Official College of Chemistry of Galicia. Its aim is to provide knowledge to obtain a solid foundation in advanced chemistry and instrumental chemical and biological techniques that will allow students to orient themselves towards research or professionalization in relevant science and chemical technology subjects.
20
PLACES
60
ECTS CREDITS
HIGH PRACTICAL CONTENT
Depending on the orientation chosen by the students, between 40% and 50% of the credits are taken in research or company laboratories.
ACCESS TO RESEARCH GROUPS
There is a wide range of optional subjects that students can choose according to their interests, designing their own programme.
INTERNSHIP OPTION IN COMPANIES
Students of the industrial orientation can carry out the internships and the End of Master’s Degree project entirely in companies collaborating with the master’s degree.
TECHNIQUES AND INNOVATION
Acquisition of advanced knowledge in chemistry and internships with fundamental techniques related to chemical research, development and innovation.
MASTERY OF ECONOMIC CONCEPTS
As well as those relating to human and technological resources currently required by companies in the chemical sector to ensure product quality and management techniques of institutions or companies in the sector.
Advantages of studying the Master's Degree at the UDC Faculty of Science
Training in the application of the scientific method
Acquisition of skills in the handling of legislation, sources of information, bibliography, preparation of protocols and other issues that are considered necessary for the design and critical evaluation of trials, experiments and chemical processes.
Transversal training
Students have access to common activities that are offered transversally to all the students of the Faculty: conferences on current research topics, courses for bibliographic management or guidelines on professional opportunities.
ACCESS PROFILE
Graduates in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Related degrees such as Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmacy, Marine Sciences and others of equivalent profile.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Job vacancies are concentrated in the chemical, industrial, hospital, pharmaceutical and teaching sectors. To this are added the possibilities of developing an academic and/or research career.
TWO TYPES OF PROFILES IN THE MASTER’S DEGREE
RESEARCHER OR PROFESSIONAL
Researcher Profile
Designed as a training stage for access to a doctoral programme. 30 ECTS are performed in research laboratories. Students who want to study this profile can choose their specialization between 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (modules 2-6 and 8).
Professional Profile
Designed to obtain an advisable complementary training to be at an advantage so as to be incorporated directly to the chemical-industrial sector. 24 ECTS are carried out in companies. Students must choose speciality 6 (modules 7 and 9).
SYLLABUS
- Structure and chemical reactivity
- Synthetic chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Nanochemistry and new materials
- Advanced analytical techniques
- Chemistry and industrial economics
MODULE 1. COMPULSORY ADVANCED CHEMICAL TRAINING (5 subjects, 15 ECTS)
- Selection and validation of analytical methodology
- Techniques for characterization of materials and biointerfaces
- Advanced structural determination
- Chemical processes and sustainability
- Tutorial training activities
MODULE 2. CHEMICAL STRUCTURE AND REACTIVITY (4 subjects, 12 ECTS)
- Molecular modelling
- Supra-molecular chemistry
- Fluorescence and photochemical spectroscopy
- Reaction and catalysis mechanisms
MODULE 3. SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY (5 subjects, 15 ECTS)
- Applied coordination chemistry
- Organometallic chemistry
- Synthetic applications of organometallic compounds
- Stereo-selective synthesis
- Structure and reactivity of organic compounds.
MODULE 4. BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (5 subjects, 15 ECTS)
- Chemistry of biomolecules
- Metals in biological systems
- Medical chemistry
- Molecular biology
- Chemistry of natural products
MODULE 5. NANOCHEMISTRY AND NEW MATERIALS (5 subjects, 15 ECTS)
- Preparation of nanomaterials
- Advanced material characterization techniques
- Material properties
- Molecular materials
- Challenges and prospects in solid state chemistry
MODULE 6. ADVANCED ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES (4 subjects, 12 ECTS)
- Sample preparation techniques
- Advanced atomic techniques and sensors
- Analytical mass spectrometry of organic compounds
- Chromatography and analytical separation techniques
MODULE 8. INITIATION TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (12 ECTS)
- Academic internships
MODULE 10. END OF MASTER’S DEGREE PROJECT (18 ECTS)
MODULE 1. COMPULSORY ADVANCED CHEMICAL TRAINING (5 subjects, 15 ECTS)
- Selection and validation of analytical methodology
- Techniques for characterization of materials and biointerfaces
- Advanced structural determination
- Chemical processes and sustainability
- Tutorial training activities
MODULE 7. CHEMICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ECONOMY (7 subjects, 21 ECTS)
- Industrial chemistry: process control
- Quality in chemical laboratories
- Industrial security
- Management systems in the chemical industry
- Industrial Legislation
- Economy and business
- Human resources
MODULE 9. INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP (9 ECTS)
- Project management (3 ECTS)
- Professional Internships (6ECTS)
MODULE 10. END OF MASTER’S DEGREE PROJECT (18 ECTS)
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