Chemistry, MSc     

    Objectives and Perspectives

    Graduates of the MSc programme have significant knowledge in all major fields of chemistry including
    inorganic, organic, physical, biological, analytical, structural, theoretical and technical chemistry. They acquire
    high level practical skills in chemistry during laboratory courses with special emphasis on synthetic and
    structural chemistry and for the application of the most common analytical techniques. Possessing broad
    knowledge in the use of chemical literature, they work successfully in both the chemical industry and
    chemical laboratories including research and development areas.

    MSc graduates have the appropriate skills to continue their studies in doctoral schools of chemistry at the
    University of Debrecen or at any university throughout the world.

    Requirements

    Duration of studies: 4 semesters
    Number of teaching (contact) hours: 1,200
    Number of required ECTS credits: 120

    The Master of Chemistry degree can be obtained with three different specializations:

    Synthetic chemistry:
    30 credits (minimum) are used to develop specialized knowledge in the field of organic and inorganic
    synthesis, spectroscopic methods and separation techniques focusing on their application in pharmaceutical
    and polymer chemistry;

    Analytical chemistry:
    30 credits (minimum) are used to develop specialized knowledge in the field of modern analytical chemistry
    including the major electrochemical, spectroscopic and separation techniques and the principles of production
    process control and quality insurance;

    Without specialization:
    35 credits (minimum) can be used for advanced studies in the most common fields of chemistry.



    Module                                                                                                                                       Credits

    Basic natural sciences
    including mathematics, physics, biology, geology, informatics
    (further 25 credits are required from previous BSc studies)                                                                        6

    Obligatory chemistry courses covering                                                                                                   43
    inorganic chemistry                                                                                                                               6
    physical chemistry (including radiochemistry, quantum theory and colloids)                                               11
    analytical chemistry (including spectroscopies)                                                                                       10
    organic and biochemistry                                                                                                                      10
    industrial chemistry                                                                                                                                6

    Optional chemistry courses                                                                                                                   35

    a/ Synthetic specialization                                                                                                                     30
    The major subjects include synthetic methods, reaction mechanisms, separation techniques and spectroscopies

     b/ Analytical chemistry specialization                                                                                                     30
    The major subjects include chemometry, quality insurance, sampling, spectroscopies and environmental
    analysis

    c/ Without specialization                                                                                                                   30+5
    Advanced courses can be selected from all major fields of chemistry (e.g. organometallic chemistry,
    bioinorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, catalysis, theoretical physical chemistry, chemical kinetics,
    carbohydrates, pesticides, biocolloids, etc.)

    Optional courses (e.g. management, philosophy, etc.)                                                                                6

    Thesis                                                                                                                                                30


    Postgraduate Study Opportunities
  • PhD in Chemistry
  • PhD in life and environmental science fields