MSc in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
Lund, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
Programme overview
The master’s programme in physical chemistry provides a broad and fundamental knowledge of physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry and chemical physics, important fields for industry and for research regarding the environment, materials and catalysis. Special emphasis is placed on an unbroken line of understanding, from a quantum mechanical description of atoms and molecules to complex supramolecular structures, as well as their industrial and biological applications. It includes courses on thermodynamics, colloid chemistry and spectroscopy. Profound theoretical comprehension of fundamental mechanisms and a good understanding of practical applications are developed using advanced methods such as spectroscopy and calorimetry, together with simulations and theoretical calculations.
During the first year, courses within the fields mentioned above provide you with a suitable base for future studies in these or related subjects. In the second year, they choose Master’s degree project or projects in the fields mentioned above, which can be carried out at the university or in a company with a relevant research profile.
Curriculum
Programme structure
The recommended structure for the programme includes the following courses:
- Molecular driving forces and chemical bonding (15 credits)
- Advanced surface and colloid chemistry (15 credits)
- Molecular quantum mechanics (7.5 credits)
- Statistical thermodynamics and molecular simulation (7.5 credits)
- Molecular spectroscopy – methods and applications (15 credits) and
- at least one master’s degree project (30, 45 or 60 credits)
Compulsory courses:
Advanced level courses in chemistry comprising 30 credits, of which 15 credits should be within physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry or chemical physics, and a Master’s degree project comprising at least 30 credits.
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
Graduates from the programme are highly skilled in conducting research and development and they have a diverse set of employers to choose from, both in industry, medicine and academia, within such diverse areas as smart materials, photochemistry, food science and biomolecular assembly.
The programme also provides an excellent foundation for PhD studies. The courses are taught by teachers that are also world-leading researchers, providing valuable contacts for future employment. About half of the students graduating from the programme continue with a PhD-degree, while the rest start working in the industry, both in the local region and internationally. Previous graduates from our master’s programmes in chemistry are in high demand. Examples of positions held by graduates of the master’s programme include process engineer for Silex microsystems (Stockholm, Sweden), a senior research scientist at Red glead discovery (Lund, Sweden) and technical service and development engineer at the Dow chemical company (Tarragona, Spain).
Program Admission Requirements
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