Chemistry

The three-year degree programme in chemistry offers you a solid knowledge of the different sectors of chemistry (basic, theoretical and experimental aspects) and a basic preparation in mathematics and physics. You will become familiar with the fundamental operations of a chemical laboratory, and learn the fundamental principles of general chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry and analytical chemistry. You will also acquire knowledge of experimental methods related to synthesis, isolation, purification and characterisation of chemical substances; the theory and operation of the main chemistry apparatus, and basic methods for data collection, processing and analysis. You will study both basic issues, such as the chemical foundations of biological phenomena, and specific applications, such as the product-process connection. You will learn to perform bibliographic searches through specialized databases and use the English language in a professional context; you will acquire the ability to work in a team, operate independently and integrate efficiently into the workplace.

To obtain the degree, you must acquire 180 academic credits

Graduates from this course can work in:

• laboratories for analysis and quality control, both public and private
• management of chemical processes and plants, energy transformation and treatment of air, water and soil
• public sector and industrial research laboratories for the development of new products, and new chemical processes of energy production and transformation, also taking into account the principles of green chemistry
• sectors of the environment, health, materials, energy and conservation of cultural heritage
• freelance (junior chemist - section B of the Professional Register), after passing the qualifying exam.

Alternatively, he/she will be able to continue studying for a Master's Degree, subject to satisfying admission requirements.

In this section you can find the Chemistry Courses and Progammes  and information on the Study Plan (organisation of lessons and educational activity; how to complete the Study Plan), the Didactic Regulations, (the set of rules on teaching that regulate the course), the Didactic System (the set of general rules that regulate the course) for your own cohort (generally related to the year of matriculation).

For more information on courses and programmes of previous years you can visit the page Course Archive.

From the Library Catalogue you can search by content or teacher, and find the textbooks recommended for preparation of exams.

You can find information on the lessons timetable in UPOPlanner

The course is open to all. However, your initial level of preparation is assessed by a compulsory placement test for all those wishing to register on the course. Failure to pass the test does not automatically exclude you from the course; equally, passing the test does not earn you any academic credits.

Any student who does not possess a suitable English language certificate must take the English Placement Test of Oxford University Press to determine their initial level of English language proficiency.

The test is designed to check your knowledge of the English language. Placement at level A1 or A2 means you will be obliged to attend an elementary course (20 hours) to prepare you for the more advanced English language course (50 hours).

Il test does not substitute the Department’s English test, which must also be taken according to your own study plan and regulations of your degree programme.

Students who need to complete the practical laboratory activity of the Chemistry course, must have completed training in Health and Safety in the Workplace (MEDIUM RISK). This training must be completed before attending the first laboratory.

The laboratory courses are compulsory and at least 90% attendance is required in the practical work in order to be admitted to the exam.

Some types of activity, despite not receiving a mark, may be recognised by the Academic Board and included in the student’s transcript.

The Board, at the meeting to update student records, will advise the Student Admin Office of the code which best describes the activity completed. At a later date, the Degree Board will take this experience into account, awarding a maximum of 1 point (equivalent to a maximum of 6 academic credits).

During the degree programme, it is possible to spend time abroad as part of the Erasmus project.

This degree programme also involves an Internship: see the list of proposed internships  for the Chemistry degree programme.

Check the information on procedure for completing the 3-year Bachelor programme.

The degree is awarded on achievement of 180 academic credits including the final exam.

The Quality Assurance  Quality Assurance of teaching is linked to the University Quality Policies, and is implemented by monitoring and evaluation of courses with a view to continuous improvement. The Degree Course Council is the academic body that deals with decisions strictly linked to the course, such as study plans, credit recognition, degree procedures, degree sessions and teaching calendars.