The study program of master's academic studies "Chemistry" consists of 60 ECTS, which consist of elective courses (27 ECTS), study research work (3 ECTS), professional practice (3 ECTS) and compulsory graduation thesis (total 27 ECTS). Students enrolled in this program can take courses covering several areas: analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, applied chemistry, and environmental chemistry. Elective subjects are grouped into three blocks, and the student can choose any subject from each block. Selection of elective subjects and mentors is done during enrollment, and there are no requirements for enrolling in any subject. All courses last one semester, and are divided into categories: theoretical-methodological (30%) and professional-applied courses (70%). Three hours are planned for the preparation of a study research paper in the first semester, while 20 hours of work are planned for the preparation of a diploma thesis in the second semester of the school year. Professional practice is planned for the second semester, in the form of 6 hours per week, in one of the laboratories of the Faculty of Chemistry.

The large and diverse chemical community of the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Belgrade, with academic staff with international reputations in their research fields, offers the possibility of choosing quality mentors for this study program. Through individual work with a mentor, within the study research work and through the preparation of a graduate thesis, students are guided towards independent research work in a real research environment. In addition to acquiring research skills, meeting eminent researchers and participating in the work of the scientific community, this program will enable students to develop invaluable skills that they can apply in academic life or in various occupations outside academia (legal regulation - patent offices, ecology, technological solutions).

The intended teaching methods are lectures, laboratory (experimental) exercises, theoretical exercises and seminar papers. Bearing in mind all the specifics of this study program, independent work is foreseen within the laboratory exercises, which includes the use of the most modern apparatus and devices. The Faculty of Chemistry has state-of-the-art instruments that will be available for training to Master's degree students in chemistry, and this includes instruments in research laboratories. Teaching is conducted through work with small groups of students and through individual (mentor) work, while work methods are adapted to the number of students (consultations, seminars, etc.). Special emphasis is placed on experimental work with elements of research work, which as a rule is done in teamwork in research (teaching) laboratories. All forms of teaching include the use of computers, as well as training in presentation skills and writing scientific papers.

Entrance requirements

Completed undergraduate academic studies with a workload of 240 ECTS.

Study programme goals

The primary goal of the study program is to build experts with a high level of fundamental and applied knowledge in various fields of chemistry, whose master's degree (together with the bachelor's degree) will be recognized by all European institutions and which will enable students to find suitable employment or to continue doctoral studies in chemistry or related disciplines at a domestic or one of the European universities.

One of the goals is to introduce students through active work in research laboratories, in a real environment, to independent planning and execution of experiments and statistical processing of the obtained results, with a critical review of them. Connecting the knowledge of chemistry with other scientific disciplines will enable the master chemist to be successfully involved in research or production in the field of medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, pharmaceutical chemistry, new materials, toxicology. Students will be able to rationally approach solving specific problems in a modern and sustainable way, using chemical knowledge in research, development, protection and preservation of the environment.

Study outcome

Upon completing the study program Chemistry, the candidate is awarded the title "MSc in Chemistry".

Students will be able to perform all phases of the research part of the research (scientific) project as part of teamwork or independently. They will be able to independently use modern instruments in research laboratories.

Students will be able to independently apply complex chemical protocols and use computers in all phases of research work. They will be able to present and display the results of their work orally and through posters at scientific meetings.

Upon completion of these studies, students will expand their knowledge of various fields of chemistry, develop the ability to solve various problems using analytical and computational methods. They will be trained for independent work in chemical laboratories of different profiles and purposes (research and development, quality control, standardization, process monitoring, etc.).

Students who complete this program will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work with real, complex samples, will be able to search and study relevant scientific literature, as well as critically present collected data and their conclusions. They will gain experience in independent work on modern instruments, as well as appropriate laboratory practice. Students will be able to process a given research problem as part of teamwork, present their results as part of a graduate thesis, and defend them orally.

Access to further studies

Diploma holders are entitled to enroll on doctoral academic studies, which have the workload of 180 ECTS.

Professional qualifications

Students who have successfully completed master academic studies in chemistry:

  • are capable of conducting, both independently and within a team, all stages of a part of research within a research project;
  • have the experience of working with modern instruments used in research laboratories and relevant laboratory practice;
  • are able to solve scientific and chemical problems by using analytical and computational methods;
  • are able to work independently in chemical laboratories of various profiles and purposes (research and development, quality control, standardization, process monitoring, etc.);
  • have the knowledge and skills necessary for working with real, complex samples and the ability to study literature and provide a critical overview of the collected data;
  • are able to independently apply complex chemical protocols and are familiar with the use of computers in all stages of research work;
  • are able to present the results of their work at scientific conferences both orally and in writing.
Curriculum

Weekly number of classes for each course is shown as: lectures + practical classes + laboratory classes or as: (active teaching + independent work).

Course Code ECTS Semester
Year   I 1 2
Elective Course 1 E51H2 9
—
  
Elective Course 2 E52H2 9
—
  
Elective Course 3 E53H2 9
—
  
Study and Research R51H2 3
(0+3)
  
Practice P51H2 3  
(0+6)
Master Thesis Work R52H2 20  
(0+20)
Master Thesis Z50H2 7  
(0+4)
  60  
Elective Course 1
Elective Course 2
Elective Course 3

The courses which are compulsory within other study programs of the same level of study can also be elective courses for the students of this study program.

Chemistry
Biochemistry
Environmental Chemistry