| Code | S2-CH |
|---|---|
| Organizational unit | Faculty of Chemistry |
| Field of studies | Chemistry |
| Form of studies | Full-time |
| Level of education | Second cycle |
| Educational profile | academic |
| Language(s) of instruction | English, Polish |
| Minimum number of students | 6 |
| Admission limit | 64 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Recruitment committee address | rekrutacja.chemia@uw.edu.pl tel. 603-181-414 |
| WWW address | http://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/ |
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Number of places: 60 - for studies conducted in Polish, 4 - for studies conducted in English.
Studies are conducted in Polish or English.
Fields: science and natural sciences, discipline: chemical sciences
Number of semesters: 4
Number of ECTS points necessary to complete studies at a given level: 120
Professional title awarded to graduates: master of sciences
Classes take place at the Ochota Campus, at the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Warsaw, at 1 Pasteur str.
Detailed program of studies: here
Second-cycle studies in the field of Chemistry, conducted in the English take place within six specializations: physicochemistry of new materials, theoretical chemistry, organic synthesis, chemical technology, bio- and environmental analysis or crystallography. After the first semester, students should choose a specialization. Tutor of the given field will present the possibilities of master's projects and their supervisors. The tutor with a student are develop an individual program of study in the field of selected discipline. During the second-cycle studies, the student must pass no less than 1000 hours as well as 120 ECTS.
A graduate of the second-cycle studies of Chemistry:
- has knowledge in the field of chemistry, extended in relation to first-cycle studies;
- shows proficiency in issues related to the selected specialization;
- has advanced knowledge in field of health and safety and knows principles of safe handling of chemicals and chemical waste;
- knows the basic legal regulations related to chemical safety;
- is prepared to work in chemical laboratories, both traditional and equipped with advanced testing equipment;
- knows how to collect and critically analyse the data needed to prepare a scientific publication;
- is able to prepare and present papers in English and also conduct substantive discussions with specialists in the field;
- has sufficient skills to solve chemical problems, including non-standard ones, especially in the field of selected specialization;
- has habits of continuing education and professional development instilled;
- is prepared to organize group work and to manage teamwork;
The graduate has the opportunity to undertake further education at PhD studies at home or abroad.
A graduate interested in professional work can apply for employment in industrial and research laboratories with chemical or related profiles, in scientific publishers, etc.
Admission rules for candidates with Polish diplomas
Programme can be conducted in Polish or English language.
Candidates holding a bachelor's, master's, engineer or equivalent degree obtained in any field of study may apply for admission to the first year of second-cycle studies.
The basis for qualification is the entrance exam on the issues of the first-cycle study program in the field of chemistry. The entrance exam consists of 50 test questions (50 points). To be qualified for studies, a candidate must obtain at least 30 points (60% of the maximum number of points) in the entrance exam and take a position on the ranking list within the current limit of places.
The score of the entrance exam is valid for 12 months from the date of taking the exam. On the day of announcement of the recruitment results, the candidate must have a valid exam result.
The entrance exam for studies conducted in English is held in English.
Admission procedure for candidates with foreign diplomas
Candidates with a foreign diploma will be recruited by the rules applicable to candidates with a diploma obtained in Poland.
Checking the candidates' language competence
For studies in Polish
Passing the entrance exam in Polish confirms the candidates' competence to study in this language.
For studies in English
Candidates are obliged to hold one of the documents accepted by the University of Warsaw, certifying their competence in the English language at least at the B2 level.
Information on documents certifying knowledge of the English language. >> Check! <<
Deadlines
Date of the examination in Polish: 15th of July, 2024
Date of the examination in English: 15th of July, 2024
Announcement of results: 22nd of July, 2024
Reception of documents:
- I round: 23rd-25th of July, 2024
- II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 26th, 29th of July, 2024
Payments
The studies are payable - tuition fees
Required documents
List of required documents submitted by candidates qualified for studies
IMPORTANT! After registration for any field of study conducted by the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Warsaw and paying the application fee, candidate may generate a referral to an occupational medicine doctor from the individual registration account.
Submitting a certificate from an occupational medicine doctor is mandatory for admission to studies.
Additional information
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