Master's Programme in Chemistry
Programme syllabus, TKE2M
- Code
- TKE2M
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 10 March 2016
- Registration number
- TEKNAT 2015/47
- Responsible faculty
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - BMC
- Other participating department(s)
- Department of Chemistry - BMC, Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory
Decisions and guidelines
1. Decision to offer two-year Master programmes
According to a decision taken by the Vice Chancellor 2006-09-16, Uppsala University will offer two-year Master programmes in biology, computer science, physics, earth science, sustainable development, chemistry, mathematics, computational science and applied biotechnology, all from 2007-07-01. Furthermore according to a decision taken by the Vice Chancellor 2008-06-07 a Master programme in bioinformatics from 2009-07-01.
2. Objectives for a Degree
2.1 Objectives for a Degree of Master (One Year) (Magisterexamen)
Objectives for a Degree of Master (One Year) according to the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications.
Knowledge and understanding
For a Degree of Master (One Year) students must
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding in their main field of study, including both a broad command of the field and deeper knowledge of certain parts of the field, together with insight into current research and development work; and
- demonstrate deeper methodological knowledge in their main field of study.
Skills and abilities
For a Degree of Master (One Year) students must
- demonstrate an ability to integrate knowledge and to analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, even when limited information is available;
- demonstrate an ability to independently identify and formulate issues and to plan and, using appropriate methods, carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits;
- demonstrate an ability to clearly present and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments behind them, in dialogue with different groups, orally and in writing; and
- demonstrate the skill required to participate in research and development work or to work in other advanced contexts.
Judgement and approach
For a Degree of Master (One Year) students must
- demonstrate an ability to make assessments in their main field of study, taking into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects, and demonstrate an awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work;
- demonstrate insight into the potential and limitations of science, its role in society and people's responsibility for how it is used; and
- demonstrate an ability to identify their need of further knowledge and to take responsibility for developing their knowledge.
2.2 Objectives for a Degree of Master (Two Years) (Masterexamen)
Objectives for a Degree of Master (Two Years) according to the Higher Education Ordinance, System of Qualifications.
Knowledge and understanding
For a Degree of Master (Two Years) students must
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding in their main field of study, including both broad knowledge in the field and substantially deeper knowledge of certain parts of the field, together with deeper insight into current research and development work; and
- demonstrate deeper methodological knowledge in their main field of study.
Skills and abilities
For a Degree of Master (Two Years) students must
- demonstrate an ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, even when limited information is available;
- demonstrate an ability to critically, independently and creatively identify and formulate issues and to plan and, using appropriate methods, carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits, so as to contribute to the development of knowledge and to evaluate this work;
- demonstrate an ability to clearly present and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments behind them, in dialogue with different groups, orally and in writing, in national and international contexts; and - demonstrate the skill required to participate in research and development work or to work independently in other advanced contexts.
Judgement and approach
For a Degree of Master (Two Years) students must
- demonstrate an ability to make assessments in their main field of study, taking into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects, and demonstrate an awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work;
- demonstrate insight into the potential and limitations of science, its role in society and people's responsibility for how it is used; and
- demonstrate an ability to identify their need of further knowledge and to take responsibility for developing their knowledge.
Entry requirements
Analytical Chemistry
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 90 credits in chemistry.
Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:
- IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
- Cambridge: CAE, CPE
Biochemistry
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 90 credits in chemistry and biology, of which at least 60 credits must be in chemistry.
Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:
- IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
- Cambridge: CAE, CPE
Bio and Nano Materials
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 90 credits in chemistry, biology and physics, of which at least 60 credits must be in chemistry.
Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:
- IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
- Cambridge: CAE, CPE
EACH - Excellence in Analytical Chemistry
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is:
- 60 credits in chemistry or chemical engineering; and
- 20 credits in mathematics and/or physics.
Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:
- IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
- Cambridge: CAE, CPE
Physical Chemistry
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 90 credits in chemistry and physics, of which at least 60 credits must be in chemistry.
Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:
- IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
- Cambridge: CAE, CPE
Chemical Biology
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 90 credits in chemistry and biology, of which at least 60 credits must be in chemistry.
Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:
- IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
- Cambridge: CAE, CPE
Chemistry for Renewable Energy
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 90 credits in chemistry.
Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:
- IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
- Cambridge: CAE, CPE
Organic Chemistry
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 90 credits in chemistry.
Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:
- IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
- Cambridge: CAE, CPE
Theoretical Chemistry
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is 90 credits in chemistry and physics, of which at least 60 credits must be in chemistry.
Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:
- IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
- TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
- Cambridge: CAE, CPE
Layout of the programme
4.6.1 Description of the programme
The courses within the programme are at advanced level. After completion of the programme the student has passed a Master exam within the main field Chemistry. Alternatively it is possible to pass a degree of Magister within the same subject area after one year of studies.
The education in chemistry at an advanced level builds on previously attained knowledge from basic level courses and involves a deepening of understanding within a chosen subject area as well as a development of the student's skills and general knowledge. The courses in the programme are based on subjects that are strongly represented within the research conducted at Uppsala University. The aim of the courses within the programme is to improve future employability by providing both practical and theoretical knowledge that is applicable within diverse industrial and governmental chemistry-oriented activities.
The programme begins with a 5 cr course, Current trends in chemistry, common to all study tracks followed by two courses, 20 cr in total. Also these latter courses are common for all tracks except biochemistry and chemical biology which have special courses more directed towards these specialisations. For the study track bio- and nanomaterials, the student will choose one of these two options depending on background. Apart from these, the first semester ends with a 5 cr course which is designed according to each study track. The entry requirements for the first semester courses are based on a Bachelor exam in chemistry or an equivalent education. To obtain a degree on advanced level, at least 60 cr of courses on advanced level in chemistry is required. The courses after the first semester are chosen according to the study track in question and ends with a Degree project. For a Master exam, there is an option of either a 30 cr or a 45 cr Degree project. For a one-year Master exam, a Degree project of 15 cr is required.
4.6.2 Comprehensive aims of the education
The education in chemistry at an advanced level shall provide a basis for future qualified professional activities including specialised and advanced tasks within industrial or governmental sectors, for self-employment or as a research graduate student. Compared to the education at a basic level the student should have achieved deepened knowledge and understanding of chemistry after the completion of the Master programme. The graduate should be prepared to be responsible for research, development and/or managing duties within different main areas of chemistry.
4.6.3 Aims as expected results of the study
Within the framework of the goals stipulated in Higher Education Ordinance (Ch. 2), the student shall within the chemistry subject area
- be able to independently stipulate and analyse questions with chemical relevance and through research of information and experiments collect sufficient information to suggest an answer, even if full information is lacking.
- possess advanced skills in order to, either independently or in cooperation with others, plan and conduct experimental and computational work of chemical systems and to critically analyse the results
- based on the scientific knowledge be able to both independently and in cooperation with others to initiate, plan and conduct investigations and studies of complicated hypotheses with chemical relevance, and additionally be able to apply knowledge about related areas such as mathematics, physics and biology
- be well informed about current laws and regulations related to chemical work and have an insight into the implications of chemistry for society
- be able to independently follow the scientific development and to evaluate new discoveries by studying literature and using databases within chemistry
4.6.4 Programme outline
There are several specialised study tracks within the Master programme in chemistry. These have a recommended order of courses. The initial course Modern Trends in Chemistry (5 higher education credits) is common to all study tracks. During the first semester two additional courses are given independent of the study track. The last course during the first semester is chosen depending on the student’s background and later choice of courses.
During semesters two and three it is possible to choose courses from other areas within the disciplinary domain of science and technology. Courses from other faculties can also be chosen. In order to conduct a Master Degree Project, however, the requirements stipulated for a certain study track need to be fulfilled.
The programme has the following specialisations:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Bio- and nanomaterials
- Biochemistry
- Erasmus Mundus-master in Analytical Chemistry (EACH)
- Physical Chemistry
- Chemistry for Renewable Energy
- Chemical Biology
- Organic Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
The specialisation Erasmus Mundus-master in analytical chemistry (EACH) is an Erasmus Mundus program which is taught jointly with the universities of Lyon, Tartu and Åbo. Year one is taught at Tartu and year two at any of the other universities in the program.
4.2.5 The courses of the programme
The order of courses in the programme can be seen from the outline.
Degree
3.1 Regulations according to Higher Education Ordinance
A Degree of Master (One Year) is obtained after the student has completed course requirements of 60 higher education credits with a certain area of specialisation determined by each higher education institution itself, including at least 30 higher education credits with in-depth studies in the main field of study. In addition, the student must hold a Degree of Bachelor, a Degree of Bachelor of Arts in , a professional degree worth at least 180 higher education credits or an equivalent foreign qualification.
Exceptions may be made to the requirement of a previous qualification for a student who has been admitted to the educational programme without having had basic eligibility in the form of a qualification. However, this does not apply if in the admissions process an exception has been made under Chapter 7, Section 28, second paragraph on the grounds that there has been insufficient time to issue a qualification certificate.
A Degree of Master (Two Years) is obtained after the student has completed course requirements of 120 higher education credits with a certain area of specialisation determined by each higher education institution itself, including at least 60 higher education credits with in-depth studies in the main field of study. In addition, the student must hold a Degree of Bachelor, a Degree of Bachelor of Arts in , a professional degree worth at least 180 higher education credits or an equivalent foreign qualification.
Exceptions may be made to the requirement of a previous qualification for a student who has been admitted to the educational programme without having had basic eligibility in the form of a qualification. However, this does not apply if in the admissions process an exception has been made under Chapter 7, Section 28, second paragraph on the grounds that there has been insufficient time to issue a qualification certificate.
Independent project (degree project)
For a Degree of Master (One Year) students must have completed an independent project (degree project) worth at least 15 higher education credits in their main field of study, within the framework of the course requirements.
For a Degree of Master (Two Years) students must have completed an independent project (degree project) worth at least 30 higher education credits in their main field of study, within the framework of the course requirements. The independent project may comprise less than 30 higher education credits, but not less than 15 higher education credits, if the student has already completed an independent project at the second level worth at least 15 higher education credits in their main field of study, or an equivalent project in a foreign educational programme.
3.2 Local regulations
Main fields for a Degree of Master (One Year) and a Degree of Master (Two Years) at the Faculty of Science and Technology are Biology, Computer Science, Physics, Earth Science, Sustainable Development, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computational Science and Applied Biotechnology.
A Degree of Master (one year ) may, except for courses on advanced level, contain one or several courses on basic level comprising not more than 15 higher education credits. A degree of Master ( two years ) may, except for courses on advanced level, contain one or several courses on basic level comprising not more than 30 higher education credits. The course or the courses are meant to provide such additional competence as is needed for in-depth studies in the main field of study and cannot be included in the student's basic degree.
For a Degree of Master (Two Years) students must have completed an independent project (degree project) worth at least 30 higher education credits.
Other directives
To be accepted to the later part of the programme the student must have gained at least 15 higher education credits of equivalent qualifications on advanced level in addition to the degree at Bachelor’s level outside the study programme. The application deadline for admission to the later part of the programme is 1st of May for the autumn term and 1st of December for the spring term.
4.6.7 Grade and examination
Unless otherwise prescribed in the course syllabus, a grade is to be awarded after completion of a course. A student who has taken two examinations in a course or a part of a course without obtaining a pass grade is entitled to have another examiner appointed, unless there are special reasons to the contrary.
4.6.8 Courses together in a degree
Some courses cannot be combined in a degree. Which courses this concern will be pointed out in each course syllabus.
4.6.9 Qualification and diploma
Upon request, a student who has received a pass grade in a course is to receive a course certificate from the higher education institution. Upon request, a student who meets the requirements for a qualification is to receive a diploma from the higher education institution.
A Degree of Master is a so called general degree, which means that the student achieve the degree in its main subject according to the criteria below, regardless of the courses being part of the program or not, therefore there is a possibility also to include single subject courses in the degree.
A Degree of Master (One Year) is obtained after the student has completed course requirements of 60 higher education credits with a certain area of specialisation determined by each higher education institution itself, including at least 30 higher education credits with in-depth studies in Chemistry. For a Degree of Master (One Year) students must have completed an independent project (degree project) worth at least 15 higher education credits in Chemistry, within the framework of the course requirements.
A Degree of Master (Two Years) is obtained after the student has completed course requirements of 120 higher education credits with a certain area of specialisation determined by each higher education institution itself, including at least 60 higher education credits with in-depth studies in Chemistry. For a Degree of Master (Two Years) students must have completed an independent project (degree project) worth at least 30 higher education credits in Chemistry, within the framework of the course requirements. A degree of Master (Two Years) may, except for courses on advanced level, contain one or several courses on basic level comprising not more than 30 higher education credits.
Outline
Outline for specialisation Analytical Chemistry
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Outline for specialisation Bio and Nano Materials
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Outline for specialisation Chemistry for Renewable Energy
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Outline for specialisation Organic Chemistry
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Outline for specialisation Theoretical Chemistry
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