Master of Science in Applied Chemistry
Kaunas University of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Kaunas, Lithuania
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 5,157 / per year
Application deadline
Request Info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
From batteries to painkillers, chemistry is essential to our modern lives. The industrial applications of chemistry directly affect us daily – what we eat, what we wear, our transport, the technology we use, how we treat illnesses, and how we get electricity – to name just a few.
The design of new sustainable processes, materials, and chemical products requires an understanding of the synthesis and physical/chemical properties of substances, as well as the relationship between the structure and the properties. While studying MSc Applied Chemistry at KTU, you will develop and analyze state-of-the-art products, innovative technologies, market trends, and use contemporary equipment.
During your studies, you will expand your understanding of the complex chemical technology processes and will learn to assess the value of new technologies from an economic perspective. Your deep knowledge in chemistry and chemical technology together will research skills will equip you with an ability to form and solve both fundamental and industry challenges in the field.
After graduating with a master’s in Applied Chemistry at KTU you will be able to develop sustainable and socially responsible large-scale production of various goods, meeting society’s needs for new products.
The graduates of the MSc Applied Chemistry study program are innovation leaders – they can shape society’s attitudes towards science and industry as the drivers of human well-being. Relying on the newest chemistry and chemical technology achievements, they can seek a career in high-technology research and industrial companies. They develop innovative functional, hybrid, composite, and nano-materials, alternative energy, environment-friendly processes and materials, biopharmaceutical products that are change our lives every day.
- While studying, you will have access to the latest complex chromatographic, spectroscopic, thermal, dynamic mechanical analysis, and other equipment;
- Students can join internationally renowned research groups, international fundamental research, and R&D projects;
- Excellent opportunities to go on exchange studies at universities in Germany, the UK, France, Netherlands, Spain, and other countries.
Admissions
Program Outcome
Student’s competencies
- Understanding and application of the latest methods of instrumental analysis;
- Knowledge of chemistry of cosmetic preparations, their raw materials, and properties, selection of production technology and equipment for production;
- Knowledge of inorganic materials chemistry and technology, identification of links between properties and application area of biomedical polymers;
- Knowledge of functional organic materials chemistry and technology; selection of synthesis methods, properties of materials, and research methods.
Student’s skills
- Able to apply knowledge of chemistry and technology of functional materials, perform procedures of synthesis and analysis, and solve problems arising in production;
- Able to work with various equipment of instrumental analysis;
- Able to perform research of chemical materials, their composition, and properties applying knowledge of chemical sciences; to search for possibilities of their application in practice.
Career Opportunities
You may become
Chemist
- Performance of research, experimental works, tests, and analysis of chemical science;
- Development of artificial materials, restoration, and synthesis of natural materials;
- Preparation of environmental impact and quality control methods and procedures.
Chemical engineer
- Participation in the interdisciplinary scientific research and development projects;
- Establishment of production methods, materials, quality and control standards and assurance of compliance with technical specifications;
- Performance of laboratory research and tests at various stages of products production.
Technology and production engineer
- Preparation of technical specifications for production and planning of systems layout;
- Management of maintenance of production buildings and equipment, and new projects according to the engineering principles and safety regulations;
- Consultations on new production methods, techniques, and equipment.