Field of study: Chemistry

Specialization: Organic and Polymer Chemistry

Contemporary chemistry is mostly devoted to the synthesis and analysis of compounds, that are organic and organometallic. The main targets of synthesis are both the entirely new and the already known compounds. They are often drugs, the cropsaving specialties or perfume ingredients. They have applications as the materials for modern electronics and optics and they are as abundant as polymers. The molecular structure of all these substances is examined using often very sophisticated physical techniques. Different, specialized techniques and procedures are developed by analytical chemistry in order to analyze their presence and quantities in different media, including air, soil and food. 

ENTRY INFORMATION
Required: Bachelor Engineering Degree in chemistry or related domains.
»» Deadline for application: 30th November 2014
»» English: TOEFL – 550 points or IELTS – 6,5 points
»» Tuition fee:
Non EU/EFTA students: 4000 EUR per year
EU/EFTA students: no tuition fee
»» Application fee:
Non EU/EFTA students: 200 EUR
EU/EFTA students: 20 EUR

COURSES
SEMESTER 1
»» Theoretical chemistry
»» Spectroscopy
»» Crystallography
»» Introduction to practical statistics
»» Philosophy of science and technology
»» Modern tendencies in management
»» Foreign language 

SEMESTER 2
»» Biocatalysis in organic synthesis
»» Techniques of solid support reactions and combinatorial synthesis
»» Organic synthesis design: strategies and tactics
»» Techniques of chemical modification of polymers
»» Molecular modeling
»» Techniques of polymer synthesis
»» Catalytical application of coordination compounds in the synthesis
»» Techniques of organic syntheses-basic operations
»» Graduate laboratory I

SEMESTER 3
»» Advanced Methods of Identification of Organic Compounds
»» Techniques of organic syntheses-basic operations
»» Graduate laboratory II
»» Graduation seminar and thesis preparation

OPTIONAL COURSES
»» Advanced organic chemistry
»» Chemistry versus ecology
»» Speciation and fractionation analysis of elements in the environment
»» Specialty polymers
»» Metals and environment

JOB PROSPECTS
Organic chemistry comprises several facets of everyday living. Whether developing new plastics, medicines, foods or fuels, organic chemistry majors enjoy a diverse range of career opportunities. 
Many research and development positions exist for organic chemists in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies around the world. Innovative sciences, such as nanotechnology and biochemistry, offer ground breaking possibilities in the realms of medicine, energy sources, safety materials and communications. Many research universities offer teaching and research fellowships to doctoral students. Generally, an organic chemistry program imparts complex problem-solving skills applicable to diverse industries.