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About the Master in Chemistry

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The Master in Chemistry provides advanced training in the areas of analytical chemistry, mineral chemistry, organic and bio-organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. Using modern laboratory techniques, students learn to synthesise new molecules which can be used in industry and other sectors. The programme also provides training in areas such as spectroscopy and computational chemistry, and provides students with the expertise required to develop methods for identifying new substances. Students also do a work placement in a chemistry laboratory and write a comprehensive final research paper.

Students undertake a short research project of two months in a research laboratory (academic or industry), the Pratical Training in Research for 16 credits. It is followed by second, and longer, research project in a laboratory (academic or industry) of nine months, the Master Thesis for 60 credits. These research projects provide students with their first opportunity for independent research, allowing them to explore their own ideas and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Through these experiences, students develop essential skills and expertise for diverse careers in academia, industry, and beyond.

Study program

4 semesters (max. 8 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits

Elective courses (44 credits)

Physical Chemistry of Materials
Advanced Spectroscopic Methods
Bioinorganic and bioanalytical chemistry
Bioorganic Chemistry
Target-Oriented Synthesis
Statistical Thermodynamics
Computational Chemistry
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Mass Spectrometry
Etc...

Check the full list in the online course program

Research projects

Practical Training in Research (16 credits)
A 2-months research project or two 1-month research projects within a research laboratory of the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, or, under some conditions, external (academic or industry).
 
Master Thesis (60 credits)
A 9-month research project within a research laboratory of the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, or, under some conditions, external (academic or industry).

Registration

Applications must be done online at the following website. On this website you will find all the information regarding application deadlines, required documents, visa informations, etc.

www.unige.ch/enrolment

Questions regarding applications, required documents, visa informations, admission conditions... should be addressed at the enrolment office using the link below: 

https://www.unige.ch/immatriculations/en/horaires-en

 

Schorlarchips

Faculty of Science Excellence Fellowship

The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an Excellence Fellowship program open to outstanding and highly motivated students. Candidate selection is based on excellence.

The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10'000 to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties); it is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master's program (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

Information & application procedure to Master of Excellence Fellowship 

Werner Fellowship

The Alfred Werner Fund of the Swiss Chemical Society Foundation offers scholarship  to carry out Master degree studies in Chemistry or Biochemistry at a Swiss University or a Federal Institute of Technology. This opportunity targets foreign students in the top 10% of their undergraduate programs.

To apply to the Werner Fellowship for a Master in Chemistry of UNIGE,  apply to the above mentioned "Faculty of Science Excellence Fellowship". The School of Chemistry and Biochemistry of UNIGE will automatically considered your application for the Werner Fellowship and send the nominees to the SCS. To apply to the  "Faculty of Science Excellence Fellowship", follow the procedure described here. 

Admissions conditions

A Bachelor in Chemistry or Biochemistry, or a degree deemed equivalent upon review of the application, subject to supplementary classes and prerequisites for certain degrees. Applications undergo assessment by the Equivalence Committee of the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, all application must be submitted through the admission website (see the Registration section of the current page). Please note that no preliminary evaluations will be provided via email.

General UNIGE conditions: www.unige.ch/conditions/MA

 

Languages of instruction

Almost entirely in English (few elective courses only given in French).

In the course program, courses whose titles are given in French are taught in French; courses whose titles are given in English are taught in English.

No language certification are required. 

C1 level in English recommended to be able to follow the classes.

 

More Informations...

 

Academic calendar

It is possible to start in the Master in Chemistry in Autumn and Spring semesters.

 

 

 

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