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Master in Chemistry [120.0]

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Retour en début de pageStudy objectives

Chemistry is the science which deals with transformations in matter ; it ranges from understanding the molecular level of the living world to the design of tomorrow’s materials. The main characteristic of the Master in Chemistry is training through research. This Master is designed to train high level scientists capable of finding solutions to current problems involving chemistry. The programme aims to provide knowledge and practical skills which students can develop when they go on to work in the professional field. Chemists work in many different areas, particularly those linked with scientific research, in industrial development and production, in the banking sector, management, communication and in teaching science. 

Not only does the Master programme provide solid theoretical training, but it also develops experimental skills, ability to take an overview, a critical attitude as well as rigour in thinking and expression.
Doing a dissertation in one of the laboratories of the Department of Chemistry also serves as an introduction to research, thus opening the way for the doctoral schools, whatever focus is chosen. 

The research focus places the greatest emphasis on training through research. In addition to the dissertation which requires immersion in research, students have opportunities for contacts with other groups and to take part in other projects both in Belgium and abroad. The research focus prepares students to become researchers.Specialized courses deal with issues that are at the edge of human knowledge. There is emphasis on experimentation and academic communication, both written and oral. The programme includes a placement or training in a laboratory outside UCL, preferably abroad.

The professional focus ‘industrial chemist’ enables students who wish to go on to work in industry to have the opportunity of a work placement in an industrial setting and begin to gain a reputation in the business world. Students should choose courses that provide them both with the tools and methods for chemical analysis and general knowledge of intellectual property and legal standards. 

The teaching focus is a specially adapted programme designed for teachers at higher levels in secondary education which also provides training in general scientific communication.

 

The Master in Chemistry at UCL is jointly organized with a similar programme at

the Facultés Universitaires Notre-dame de la Paix (FUNDP) in Namur. Both the

overall structure of the programme as well as students’ progression are basically

the same at both universities. However, the training activities are grouped in

specific special subjects at each university.

 


Retour en début de pageGeneral presentation of the programme

The programme comprises core subjects of 72 credits, a focus (research, teaching or professional ‘industrial chemist’ ) for 30 credits, and 18 credits for optional subjects.

 

Wathever the focus or the options chosen, the programme of this master shall totalise 120 credits, spread over two years of studies each of 60 credits

Core courses

One focus from the following :


Retour en début de pagePositioning of the programme

Whatever focus is chosen, the Master in Chemistry gives direct access to the doctorate in science.

 


Admission

University Bachelors
Diploma Special Requirements Access Remarks
UCL Bachelors
Intitulé du programme appelé par le code   Direct access  
BIOL1BA S'il à suivi la Mineure en sciences chimiques  Access with additional training  
BIR1BA   On the file: direct access or access with additional training  
Belgian Bachelors of the French speaking Community
Intitulé du programme appelé par le code   Direct access  
Belgian Bachelors of the Dutch speaking Community
Intitulé du programme appelé par le code   Direct access  
Foreign Bachelors
Intitulé du programme appelé par le code   Direct access  

Non university Bachelors
Diploma Access Remarks
> Find out more about links to the university
 
> BA en chimie (toutes options)Accès au master moyennant réussite d'une année préparatoire de max. 60 créditsType court
> BA en sciences agronomiques - type long
> BA en sciences industrielles - type long
Accès au master moyennant vérification de l'acquisition des matières prérequises (examen d'admission, entretien, examen de dossier, etc.)Type long

Holders of a 2nd cycle University degree
Diploma Special Requirements Access Remarks
"Licenciés"
 
Intitulé du programme appelé par le code   Direct access  
Masters
 
Intitulé du programme appelé par le code   Direct access  

Holders of a non-University 2nd cycle degree
Diploma Access Remarks
> Find out more about links to the university
 
> MA en sciences agronomiques
> MA en sciences de l'ingénieur industriel en agronomie
> MA en sciences de l'ingénieur industriel, finalités chimie et biochimie, emballage et conditionnement, industrie et textile
> MA en sciences industrielles, finalités chimie et biochimie
Accès direct au master moyennant ajout éventuel de 15 crédits maxType long

Adults taking up their university training
> See the website www.uclouvain.be/vae

Personalized access
Reminder : all Masters (apart from Advanced Masters) are also accessible on file.

Admission and Enrolment Procedures for general registration

See the general admission requirements



Contact

Retour en début de pageCurriculum management

Département de chimie

Retour en début de pageUseful contacts

Secrétariat du Département



Teaching method

Retour en début de pageStrong points of the pedagogical approach

The programme has been designed to 

In the Master with the research focus, two schemes for mobility (30 credits) are available :

In the Master with a professional focus, the same principle of mobility for 30 or 15 credits applies, preferably for a placement in a Belgian or foreign company.


Students doing the teaching focus may take advanced teaching in biology, mathematics, physical sciences or geography.

 

Retour en début de pageEvaluation

Students will mainly be assessed on the basis of individual work (e.g. reading, consultation of databases and bibliographic references, writing monographs and reports, presentation of seminars, dissertation and work placement). Where necessary, students will also be assessed on how much they have learned from lectures. As far as possible, there will be continuous assessment, including regular ‘open book examinations’. Certain activities will not be given a precise mark but will be officially certified. Assessment of the dissertation is in two stages : a ‘progress report’ at the end of the first year of the Master and the final presentation.



Internationalisation

The programme promotes mobility by simplifying to the maximum the management of the timing of activities. The periods for possible mobility (Erasmus-Socrates and Mercator exchanges, placements in companies, internal placements) are best concentrated in the second semester of the first year. The dissertation and additional training are therefore concentrated in the second year.

However, in the research focus with external mobility and also in the professional focus, there is an alternative : mobility can take place in the fourth semester, by moving the dissertation and the additional training to the second and third semesters. 

Advanced courses are given by many visiting lecturers from different foreign institutions and some Belgian ones. These are mostly in English.



Core courses
Legend
MandatoryOptional
Courses not taught this academic yearPeriodic courses not taught this academic year
Periodic courses taught this academic yearTwo year courses

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Year
12

MandatoryCours de formation disciplinaire générale (30credits)
Mandatory CHM2120

Analytical Chemistry II and exercises  (in French) Yann Garcia30h + 40h 6credits  x 
Mandatory CHM2130

Inorganic chemistry II and Exercises  (in French) Michel Devillers30h + 45h 6credits  x 
Mandatory CHM2140

Organic chemistry IV and exercices  (in French) Benjamin Elias, Istvan Marko, Olivier Riant (coord.)30h + 40h 6credits  x 
Mandatory CHM2150

Physical chemistry II  (in French) Tom Leyssens, Daniel Peeters45h + 10h 5credits  x 
Mandatory CHM2180

Integrated practical exercises  (in French) Michel Devillers, Benjamin Elias, Yann Garcia, Daniel Peeters, Olivier Riant (coord.) 0h + 45h 4credits  x 
Mandatory CHM2280

Industrial chemistry  (in English) Marcel Ceresiat, Marc Lacroix, Olivier Riant (coord.)30h 3credits   x

MandatoryCours de formation disciplinaire complémentaire (9credits)
Mandatory CHM2181

Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis  (in French) Eric Gaigneaux, Olivier Riant (coord.)22.5h + 7.5h 3credits  xx
Mandatory CHM2170

Introduction to protein biotechnology  (in French) Pierre Morsomme, Patrice Soumillion22.5h + 7.5h 3credits  xx

Mandatoryun cours parmi les trois suivants : (3credits)
Optional CHM2151

Complements of spectroscopy  (in English) Jean-Louis Habib Jiwan22.5h + 7.5h 3credits  xx
Optional CHM2152

NMR Complements  (in English) Michel Luhmer22.5h + 7.5h 3credits  xx
Optional CHM2122

Analysis physical methods of solids  (in French) Patrick Bertrand, Yann Garcia (coord.)30h 3credits  xx

MandatoryMémoire et séminaire (31credits)
Mandatory CHM2999

Mémoire  (in French) N. 28credits   x
Mandatory CHM2290

Thesis tutorial  (in English) Jean-Paul Declercq (coord.), Annick Sonck 0h + 30h 3credits   x

MandatoryCompétences transversales
2 crédits à suivre obligatoirement

Mandatoryun cours de philosophie parmi (2credits)
Mandatory SC2001

Introduction to contemporary philosophy  (in French) Mylene Botbol30h 2credits 2q xx
Mandatory SC2220

Philosophy of science  (in French) Michel Ghins30h 2credits 2q xx
Mandatory FILO2003E

Questions d'éthique dans les sciences et les tecniques (partie séminaire)  (in French) N. 2credits  xx

MandatoryCours au choix (18credits)

MandatoryCours par orientation du mémoire (9credits)

OptionalChimie des matériaux inorganiques (9credits)
Mandatory CHM2122

Analysis physical methods of solids  (in French) Patrick Bertrand, Yann Garcia (coord.)30h 3credits   x
Mandatory CHM2231

Chemistry and functionality of inorganic materials  (in English) Michel Devillers, Yann Garcia45h + 15h 6credits   x

OptionalChimie organique et médicinale (9credits)
Mandatory CHM2143

Physical organic chemistry  (in French) Olivier Riant22.5h + 7.5h 3credits   x
Mandatory CHM2241

Organic synthesis  (in English) Istvan Marko, Olivier Riant45h + 15h 6credits   x

OptionalChimie structurale et des mécanismes réactionnels (9credits)
Mandatory CHM2251

Structural chemistry by diffraction methods  (in English) Jean-Paul Declercq22.5h + 7.5h 3credits   x
Mandatory CHM2252

Selected topics in Physical Chemistry  (in English) Tom Leyssens, Daniel Peeters45h + 15h 6credits   x

OptionalChimie macromoléculaire et supramoléculaire (9credits)
Mandatory CHM2261

Polymer Chemistry and Physico-Chemistry  (in English) Charles-Andre Fustin, Pierre Godard, Jean-François Gohy (coord.), Alain Jonas45h + 15h 5credits   x
Mandatory MAPR2012

Macromolecular Nanotechnology  (in French) Sophie Demoustier, Jean-François Gohy, Alain Jonas, Bernard Nysten (coord.)45h + 15h 4credits 2q  x

MandatoryCours au choix (9credits)
L'étudiant choisit 9 crédits parmi les "cours de formation disciplinaire complémentaire" et les cours recommandés selon le choix de la finalité.

OptionalCours de formation disciplinaire complémentaire
Optional CHM1343

Industrial organic chemistry  (in French) Istvan Marko22.5h + 7.5h 3credits  xx
Optional CHM2143

Physical organic chemistry  (in French) Olivier Riant22.5h + 7.5h 3credits  x 
Optional CHM1353

Quantum Chemistry  (in French) Daniel Peeters22.5h + 7.5h 3credits  x 
Optional CHM2153

Applied chemical kinetics  (in French) N.22.5h + 7.5h 3credits Courses not taught this academic year x 
Optional CHM1382

Nuclear chemistry   (in French) Bernard Mahieu22.5h + 7.5h 3credits  xx
Optional BBMC2101

Biochimie structurale et fonctionnelle  (in French) Patrice Soumillion30h 3credits  x 

OptionalCours au choix recommandés pour la finalité approfondie
Optional CHM2244

Medicinal chemistry  (in English) Jacqueline Marchand (coord.), Yves-Jacques Schneider22.5h + 7.5h 3credits   x
Optional CHM2151

Complements of spectroscopy  (in English) Jean-Louis Habib Jiwan22.5h + 7.5h 3credits  xx
Optional CHM2152

NMR Complements  (in English) Michel Luhmer22.5h + 7.5h 3credits  xx
Optional CHM2253

Chemical kinetics in the gas phase  (in English) N.22.5h + 7.5h 3credits Courses not taught this academic year  x
Optional MAPR2016

Project in Polymer Science  (in French) Christian Bailly, Sophie Demoustier, Jacques Devaux (coord.), Pierre Godard, Jean-François Gohy, Alain Jonas, Roger Legras, Bernard Nysten0h + 45h 5credits 2q  x
Optional CHM2261A

Chimie et physico-chimie des polymères  (in French) N.22.5h + 7.5h 3credits   x
Optional CHM2243

Chemistry of natural products  (in English) Istvan Marko, Patrice Soumillion22.5h + 7.5h 3credits   x
Optional BBMC2105A

Ingénierie des protéines et enzymologie  (in French) N.22.5h + 7.5h 3credits   x
Optional BIRC2106

Chemometrics  (in French) Bernadette Govaerts22.5h + 15h 3credits 1q  x
Optional GOKL2012

Photophysics and Photochemistry of Molecular Materials, Part 1 - KUL  (in French) N. 3credits  xx

OptionalCours au choix recommandés pour la finalité spécialisée
Optional BIR1343

Environmental Economics  (in French) Frédéric Gaspart37.5h + 7.5h 3.5credits 2q  x
Optional BIRC2106

Chemometrics  (in French) Bernadette Govaerts22.5h + 15h 3credits 1q  x
Optional FSAB1803

Economy of the firm  (in French) Jean-Pierre Hansen (coord.), Yves Smeers30h + 30h 3credits 2q xx
Optional FSA2140

Elements of industrial laws  (in French) Fernand De Visscher, Fernand De Visscher (supplée N.), Werner Derycke, Werner Derycke (supplée N.), Bénédicte Inghels, Bénédicte Inghels (supplée N.)30h 3credits 1q  x
Optional FSA2240

Foundations of financial management  (in French) Philippe Grégoire30h + 15h 4credits 2q  x
Optional SC3001

Recherche, innovation et propriété intellectuelle : applications aux secteurs de la chimie et aux sciences de la vie  (in French) Thierry Debled, Francis Leyder30h 3credits   x
Optional BRTI2203

Communication scientifique dans le domaine des sciences exactes  (in French) Pascale Gualtieri, Joël Saucin30h 3credits 1q  x

OptionalCours au choix recommandés pour la finalité didactique
Optional GEO1111A

Géographie générale   (in French) Eric Lambin, Sophie Vanwambeke 4credits  xx
Optional MAFY1181

Actualities in Mathematics and Physics  (in French) Camille Debiève, Bernard Piraux15h 2credits 1q  x
Optional BIO2330

Séminaire de didactique de la biologie  (in French) Myriam De Kesel 0h + 30h 5credits  x 
Optional GEO2330

Séminaire de didactique de la géographie  (in French) Marie-Laurence De Keersmaecker 0h + 30h 5credits  x 
Optional PHY2330

Séminaire de didactique de la physique  (in French) Jacques Lega, Jim Plumat 0h + 30h 5credits  x 
 


Focuses

Research Focus [30.0]
Year
12

L'étudiant choisit de réaliser soit un stage de recherche de 30 crédits dans une institution hors Belgique (Erasmus-Socrates ou Mercator) ou dans une autre institution belge, soit un stage de 15 crédits dans un laboratoire de l'UCL différent de celui où s'effectuera le mémoire auquel s'ajoutent des compléments de travaux pratiques de 15 crédits destinés à le familiariser avec les principales techniques dans les différentes orientations de la chimie.
Optional CHM2295

Stage de recherche (hors UCL)  (in French) N. 30credits  x 
Optional CHM2285

Stage de recherche dans un laboratoire UCL  (in French) N. 15credits  x 
Optional CHM2286

Compléments de travaux pratiques  (in French) N. 0h + 180h 15credits  x 
 


Teaching Focus [30.0]
Year
12
Mandatory CHM2310

Stages d'enseignement en chimie (en ce compris le séminaire d'intégration des stages)  (in French) Bernard Tinant (coord.)15h + 40h 7credits  xx

MandatoryModule concevoir, planifier et évaluer des pratiques d'enseignement et d'apprentissage
Mandatory AGRE2220

General didactics and education to interdisciplinarity  (in French) Ghislain Carlier, Jean-Louis Dufays, Philippe Parmentier, Marc Romainville, Bernadette Wiame (coord.)22.5h + 15h 3credits  xx
Mandatory SNAT2320

Didactique et épistémologie des sciences naturelles  (in French) Myriam De Kesel, Martine Delvigne, Bernard Feltz, Michel Ghins, Bernard Tinant (coord.)60h 6credits  xx

MandatoryUne activité à choisir parmi (4credits)
Optional MAT2320A

Didactique et épistémologie de la mathématique (en ce compris le stage d'écoute)  (in French) N.37.5h + 10h 4credits  xx
Optional PHY2320A

Didactique et épistémologie de la physique (en ce compris le stage d'écoute)  (in French) Jacques Lega, Jim Plumat37.5h + 10h 4credits  xx
Optional GEO2320A

Didactique et épistémologie de la géographie (en ce compris le stage d'écoute)  (in French) N.37.5h + 10h 4credits  xx

MandatoryModule comprendre et analyser l'institution scolaire et son contexte
Mandatory AGRE2120

The school institution and its context  (in French) Etienne Bocquet (coord.), Dominique Grootaers, Christian Lannoye, Jacquy Masset22.5h + 25h 4credits  xx
Mandatory AGRE2400

See specifications in french  (in French) Michel Dupuis, Bernadette Wiame (coord.)20h 2credits  xx

MandatoryModule animer un groupe et travailler en équipe
Mandatory AGRE2020

To understand the adolescent in school situation, to manage the interpersonal relationship and to animate the class group  (in French) Bernard Demuysere, Christian Lannoye, Marie-Christine Liesse, Pierre Meurens, Pascale Steyns, Marie-Cécile Wagner (coord.), Anne d'Alcantara, Philippe van Meerbeeck22.5h + 22.5h 4credits  xx