Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Degree in Chemical Sciences

The Master's Degree in Chemical Sciences is a two-year program that aims to prepare professionals who can operate in laboratories, structures, companies, or public and private entities, even at a managerial level, in all areas related to chemistry.

Program Overview

The program is organized into three curricula:

• Chimica analitica per lo studio dell'ambiente (Analytical Chemistry for Environmental Studies)
• Chimica dello stato solido applicata ai materiali e all'energia (Solid-State Chemistry Applied to Materials and Energy)
• Chimica organica applicata ai materiali e alle scienze della vita (Organic Chemistry Applied to Materials and Life Sciences)

Learning Objectives

The program focuses on providing students with a strong foundation in chemical sciences, including:

• Materials processing: formulating and preparing materials for specific applications
• Chemistry for life sciences: creating new organic molecules for biomedical purposes
• Green chemistry: analytical chemistry for environmental services
• Chemistry in seawater: studying natural and anthropic compounds dispersed in oceans
• Nanostructures: synthesizing, characterizing, and utilizing new nanostructures for specific applications

Program Contents

The Master's Degree in Chemical Sciences intends to prepare professionals who can work in various fields, including:

• Industry (chemical, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, metalworking, electronics, and manufacturing)
• Public and private research laboratories
• Universities and public research institutions
• Freelance profession
• Teaching in schools

The program includes many theoretical-practical courses with numerous laboratory exercises. In the second year, a long experimental thesis is required, which can be conducted abroad or in companies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master's Degree in Chemical Sciences can pursue careers in:

• Chemical industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Food industry
• Cosmetics industry
• Metalworking industry
• Electronics industry
• Manufacturing industry
• Public and private research laboratories
• Universities and public research institutions
• Freelance profession
• Teaching in schools

Program Details

• Code: 11909
• Type: Master's Degree (D.M. 1649/2023)
• Duration: 2 years
• CFU: 120
• Class: LM-54
• Access: Free access, but with a required verification
• Location: Genoa
• Language: Italian
• Teaching method: Traditional
• Coordinator: Serena De Negri
• Department: Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including:

• Use of modern techniques for chemical analysis, environmental analysis, and structural determination of new molecules
• Organic synthesis of substances of interest for biological and material applications
• Physical chemistry of the solid state and innovative materials, with applications in energy production and distribution, and energy saving
• Inorganic chemistry of the solid state and metallurgy applied to the metalworking industry and the conservation of cultural heritage

Conclusion

The Master's Degree in Chemical Sciences at the University of Genoa provides students with a comprehensive education in chemical sciences, preparing them for careers in various industries and research institutions. The program's focus on theoretical-practical courses, laboratory exercises, and experimental thesis work ensures that graduates are well-equipped to pursue their professional goals.