The Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is a member of the University of Maribor, which is a public university. The study programme in CHEMISTRY was accredited on 12. 3. 2009. The University of Maribor was externally evaluated by the Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA) in 2013 (NAKVIS). SQAA is a member of ENQA and registered in EQAR.

Enrolment criteria for the year 2: students proceed into the year 2 if they complete their obligations from the year 1 in the scope of 55 ECTS. Proceeding under extraordinary conditions: The Commission for Academic Affairs of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering can exceptionally approve the students’ request after proceeding into the next year if they have fulfilled more than a half of the obligations, if they were unable to fulfil the obligations for justified reasons and if it can be expected that they will complete their obligations.

The programme does not include parts that can be individually completed.

Graduates who have successfully completed the second cycle Master’s study programme Chemistry can directly continue their studies at the third cycle programme leading to PhD degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Professional possibilities: MSc. study programme Chemistry with its wide spectrum subjects of elective courses the use of enables wide knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, material science and environmental chemistry. There is a secure demand of experts in the field of chemistry and biochemistry throughout Europe. Graduates of MSc. study programme Chemistry can find employment within chemical, pharmaceutical, food and related industries as well as in research institutes, laboratories, forensic laboratories and public institutions.

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Regulations and syllabi provide for each study unit forms of evaluation and assessment. The most typical are: ongoing tests (calculation and theory), written tests, oral exam, calculation exam, theoretical exam, seminar papers, problem solving, active participation in lectures, Master thesis and defence of Master thesis. The instantaneous methods of knowledge evaluation and assessment are encouraged, enabling students to control their own ongoing study development. The exam results can be checked via Academic information subsystem (AIPS) and for certain courses via electronic support system Moodle. Course coordinators and assistants are always ready to provide students with further explanations in terms of assessment in person or via e-mail. The successfulness of the exams and the study is regularly analysed and published in Self-evaluation report of the UM FKKT that can be seen on the website: http://www.fkkt.um.si/sl/kakovost.

Masters study (MSc.) Chemistry focuses on developing the capabilities of students within typical innovative research environments: • Uses of scientific methods for aquiring solutions; • Contemporary problem management from identification, abstraction, towards structuralisations and systematisations of problems; • Use of comprehensive skills for problem-solving based on analytical and synthetic methodologies (systemic approach and control of complexity).

An Msc. graduate of chemistry is capable of: • Using general scientific methods and models, • Testing of established methods, improving them, solving problems and performing scientific research • Comparing facts, theories, concepts, • Life-long learning and improving of knowledge, • Independent work and group work, • Effective communication, also in English, and using contemporary presentation tools for public presentations.

Msc Chemistry's specific competences MSc. Graduates exceed the level of BSc competences and are capable of using specific skills: • Use of basic science (especially mathematics, biology and physics) for understanding and problem solving in chemistry, • Chemical terminology and nomenclatures, and the uses of measurement units, • Types of chemical reactions and their basic characteristics, • Procedures for the chemical analyses and characterisations of compounds, including spectroscopical methods, • Characteristics of a material state and theories behind it, • Quantum mechanics and using it for atomic and molecular structure description, • Principles of chemical thermodynamics and its use in chemistry, • Kinetics and catalysis principles, • Systematics of periodic table of elements and aufbau principles, • Sterochemistry including conformational changes, • Functional groups within organic chemistry, • Established synthetic pathways in both organic and inorganic chemistry, • Chemistry of biologically important compounds and processes, • Safety and health issues of compounds and their influences on the environment, • Capability of applying advanced experimental techniques and data interpretation • Use of advanced software tools.

Candidates who completed the following may apply for the 2nd-cycle (master’s) study programme in Chemistry: 1.A 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme in one of the following fields: chemistry (0531), biochemistry (0512), pharmacy (0916), chemical engineering (0711), chemical technology (0711), or training for teachers in natural science subjects – chemistry (0114). 2.A 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme in the following field: science (0588). Prior to enrolment, candidates shall pass the following courses corresponding to 45 ECTS credits under the 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme, a supplementary study programme, or by taking bridging exams: General Chemistry (12 ECTS), Inorganic Chemistry (4 ECTS), Organic Chemistry I (4 ECTS), Organic Chemistry II (7 ECTS), Analytical Chemistry I (8 ECTS), Analytical Chemistry II (6 ECTS), and Physical Chemistry I (4 ECTS). 3.An undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: chemistry (0531), chemical technology (0711), chemical and process engineering (0711), or biochemical technologies and engineering (0711). 4.An undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in the following field: science (0588). Prior to enrolment, candidates shall pass the following courses corresponding to 45 ECTS credits under the 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme, a supplementary study programme, or by taking bridging exams: General Chemistry (12 ECTS), Inorganic Chemistry (4 ECTS), Organic Chemistry I (4 ECTS), Organic Chemistry II (7 ECTS), Analytical Chemistry I (8 ECTS), Analytical Chemistry II (6 ECTS), and Physical Chemistry I (4 ECTS). 5.An undergraduate academic study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: chemistry (0531), biochemistry (0512), pharmacy (0916), chemical technology (0711), chemical and process engineering (0711), biochemical technologies and engineering (0711), or training for teachers in natural science subjects – chemistry (0114). Candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits* and may enrol in the second year of study provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme. 6.An undergraduate academic study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in the following field: science (0588). Candidates are awarded up to 30 ECTS credits* and may enrol in the corresponding year of study. 7.A specialisation following an undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: chemistry (0531), biochemistry (0512), pharmacy (0916), chemical technology (0711), chemical and process engineering (0711), or biochemical technologies and engineering (0711). Candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits* and may enrol in the second year of study provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme. 8.A specialisation following an undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in the following field: science (0588). Candidates are awarded up to 30 ECTS credits* and may enrol in the corresponding year of study. *The Academic Affairs Committee decides on the recognition of study obligations on a case-by-case basis. In addition, the Committee decides on the admission of candidates from other fields on a case-by-case basis.

If the number of applications exceeds the number of available positions, candidates shall be ranked according to: - grade awarded for the thesis (20%), - grade point average (50%), and - average grade in the Mathematics III or Mathematics C and Organic Synthesis courses (30%).

In accordance with the Higher Education Act and Criteria for Transferring Between Study Programmes, a transfer means a cessation of studies in the first study programme and the continuation of studies in a new study programme. All or part of fulfilled study obligations from the first study programme are recognised as fulfilled obligations of the new programme. Candidates may transfer to the 2nd-cycle (master’s) study programme in Chemistry from study programmes in the field of chemistry, biochemical technologies and engineering, pharmacy, chemical technology, or and uniform double-major teacher-training study programme, course educational chemistry + … These should provide comparable competences or learning outcomes according to the criteria for knowledge and skill recognition, gained before the enrolment. Students should be acknowledged at least a half of the obligations according to the Credit transfer and accumulation system (ECTS) from the first study programme that relate to the compulsory courses from the second study programme. According to the scope of the recognized obligations from the first study programme in the Republic of Slovenia or abroad, the student can be enrolled into the year 2 of the study programme of Chemistry. In the recognition process, the passed students’ obligations are established which can be fully or partially recognized and the study obligations are determined that should be done in order to finish the study programme. The students should produce the official copy from the previous study programme and the certificate on completed study obligations. Enrolment and transfer from related disciplines are determined by the Commission for Academic Affairs based on individual requests.

The criteria for recognition of knowledge and skills are regulated by the Rules on the recognition of knowledge and skills in study programmes of the University of Maribor. Evaluation of gained knowledge and skills should base on educational competences of the study programme.

The 2nd degree Study Programme of Chemistry is completed if a student finishes all obligations prescribed by the study programme, collects at least 120 ECTS, prepares and defends the Master thesis.