Specialization Degree in Chemistry (1 year, 60 ECTS) – 2013/2014-2018/2019

Name and the Goals of the Study Programme

The name of the Study programme is Specialization Degree in Chemistry (1 year, 60 ECTS).

The aim of this program is to educate and train experts-specialists in a variety of jobs that require knowledge of chemistry, or the special fields of chemistry, including: analytical, organic and inorganic chemistry.

 The goal of the programme is to:

• broaden and deepen the knowledge gained at the master level of chemistry and improve the ability to develop and apply ideas in professional work;
• gain general (generic) skills needed for professional work in the chemical and related industries and public services;
• gain a high level of competence and a high level of knowledge that students can apply to doctoral studies.

This program is adapted to the needs of modern education in the field of chemistry and complies with the policies of reform of higher education in the Republic of Serbia. During this program the student is required to obtain at least 60 ECTS in academic year (or 30 ECTS per semester).

Type of the Study and the Outcome of the Education Process

Program outcomes:

After successful completion of the study program, students are able to:

• demonstrate broad and contemporary academic, theoretical, methodological and scientific knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of the selected discipline of chemistry (analytical, organic and inorganic chemistry), harmonized with the latest advances of science;
• successfully conduct advanced methods, techniques and research principles in chemistry;
• competently and in an original way solve complex problems encountered in professional work;
• independently, responsibly and competently handle laboratory and research equipment;
• demonstrate the improved theoretical knowledge of modern methods of research to the extent that their results can be presented to professional audience;
• exhibit creativity, reliability, responsibility and team spirit in the professional work in chemical and related industries or public institutions.

Professional Title, Academic, or Scientific Title

Academic title: After graduation from the specialist academic studies and achieving 60 ECTS, students receive the academic title of the Specialist of chemistry.

Admission Conditions

Enrolment requirements: Candidates are enrolled every June, after fulfilling the requirements:

• completed secondary education (300 ECTS);
• ranked within the approved enrolment quota.

The Time Allotted for the Realization of Particular Study Forms

Teaching methodology: The studies are carried out through teaching organized in two semesters. Two semesters constitute an academic year. Specialist studies carry at least 60 ECTS (lasting one academic year), plus the previous minimum 300 ECTS from undergraduate and graduate (master) studies.

Diploma Work

Specialist studies of chemistry are completed with the preparation and defence of a Specialist thesis. This thesis is the result of a student’s work and represents the final exam before obtaining the academic title of Specialist of chemistry. During the preparation and defence of a Specialist thesis, student shows independence and creativity in the application of the previously acquired theoretical and practical knowledge. Credits assigned to the Specialist thesis are 20 ECTS.

The purpose of the study program Specialist academic studies of chemistry is to achieve the adequate level of specialized competencies and in-depth practical and theoretical knowledge required to competently perform processes and work in certain fields of chemistry. Academic knowledge achieved within this program enables continual professional development.

The goals of the study program are:

• to improve the education of students in the selected discipline of chemistry;
• providing them with  specialist and advanced academic theoretical and methodological knowledge that allows them to perform the most responsible jobs in the chemical industry (chemical industry management practices, work on improving existing and development of new chemical methods of analysis and synthesis, work in multidisciplinary teams);
• development of professional and ethical responsibility and effective communication skills;
• ability to apply modern methodology and equipment;
• creating professionals who can fully meet the challenges of the modern age.

General and course-specific competencies of students

After completion of this study program, students acquire the following general competencies:

• ability to analyze, synthesize and predict consequences;
• ability of critical thinking;
• ability to solve practical problems, applying scientific methods and procedures;
• ability to apply their knowledge in professional work;
• communication skills;
• professional ethics;
• developed learning skills and need for further professional development.

 Subject-specific competencies:

• application of fundamental knowledge from the selected disciplines (analytical, organic and inorganic chemistry) in professional practice in chemical industry or scientific research;
• self-evaluation of professional development;
• planning, programming and management of the process control in chemical industries;
• application of the advanced methods, procedures and techniques of chemical research in selected disciplines and their application in professional work.

 Employment positions:

Specialist of chemistry is trained for scientific research in research institutions, for work in a variety of private or public companies, state and local institutions. Also, they are trained to work in government agencies, inspections, development teams, consulting companies in the field of chemistry, and all the other activities based on chemical processes.