Level:  doctoral academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Phd in chemistry

Full course workload of the doctoral study program has been assigned 180 ECTS credits. The program of study comprises active teaching and work towards doctoral dissertation. Active teaching is composed of lectures and research work relevant to the study. Active teaching is delivered in the first three semesters. Active teaching in the first year encompasses elective courses, the total workload being at least 50 ECTS credits. Active teaching in the third semester of studies encompasses preparation and sitting for final examination, which is equivalent to a workload of 30 ECTS credits. The final examination is supposed to demonstrate candidate's scientific maturity and also to show scientific justification of the topic of the candidate's doctoral dissertation. Successfully defended final work is a prerequisite for submitting the topic of doctoral dissertation. The last year of study is dedicated solely to the preparation of the doctoral dissertation.

The doctoral study program in Chemistry is intended to educate doctors of science in this field who will have competence to apply knowledge in chemistry in various sectors of economy and society, such as synthesis of new materials, development of new chemical products, development of new chemical analytical methods and alike. Besides, through the scientific research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation along with diversity of topics offered, the objective of the program is to equip the students for critical analysis and solving of complex problems as well as for devising and heading original scientific research. The ultimate objective of the study program is that the doctors of science in chemistry are trained for assuming a leading role in the advancement of science and practical application of scientific achievements in the area of chemistry and that in this way contribute significantly to the development of the entire society.

By completing the doctoral study program the students gain general knowledge and competences: - knowledge and competence for devising original scientific research; - communication and social skills for clear presentation of results and conclusions as well as for formulation of problems and approaches to problems solving; - ability for critical and creative thinking, as well as contribution to the development of scientific thought; - ability to organize knowledge from various fields into a coherent framework for problem solving; - competence for independent and team work, as well as for heading the scientific research. Students also gain specific professional abilities in the field of chemistry: - in depth knowledge and understanding of appropriate field of chemistry; - ability for applying various instrumental methods and independent use of contemporary research equipment; - proficiency in solving concrete problems in practice by applying scientific methods and by devising new, original solutions; - ability for establishing various types of scientific collaboration and for maintaining scientific communication.

Graduates in bachelor and master academic study programs of at least 300 ECTS.

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