Master of Science in Chemistry ((Bio)Organic and Polymer Chemistry)
We owe a great part of our quality of life to the development of sciences, and chemistry in particular. Its influence spans numerous different branches, such as medicine, biology, agriculture, etc. The impact of chemistry is also omnipresent in the industrial world. Almost every branch of industry is confronted with chemistry at some level: in the production process, in quality control, in product improvement, waste processing …
Our students choose one of three main subjects: (Bio)Organic and Polymer Chemistry, Materials and Nanochemistry, Analytical and Environmental Chemistry.
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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1
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sem 1
|
en
|
Annemieke Madder
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6
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|
1
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sem 1
|
en
|
Filip Du Prez
|
6
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|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
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N. N.
|
6
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Zeger Hens
|
6
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Johan Winne
|
6
|
|
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Frederic Lynen
|
4
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|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Ulrich Hennecke
|
4
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Steven Ballet
|
4
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Ulrich Hennecke
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Annemieke Madder
|
4
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Johan Van der Eycken
|
4
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Johan Winne
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Catherine Cazin
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Peter Dubruel
|
4
|
|
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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|
1
|
year
|
en
|
Catherine Cazin
|
6
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Laszlo Vincze
|
9
|
|
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Johan Verrue
|
4
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Frank Gielen
|
3
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Mirjam Knockaert
|
4
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Mieke Audenaert
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Mario Vanhoucke
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Gosia Kozusznik
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Rudi Vander Vennet
|
5
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Brent Bleys
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Saskia Crucke
|
3
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Katrien Verleye
|
3
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Jeroen Beeckman
|
4
|
|
other universities of the Flemish Community, or (online) courses from Erasmus+ partner universities.
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Filip Du Prez
|
21
|
|
a
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Richard Hoogenboom
|
30
|
|
a
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Steven Nolan
|
30
|
|
Subscribe to no more than 4 credit units from the specialization courses of the different main subject of the Master in Chemistry.
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Bruno Merlevede
|
5
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Petra Andries
|
3
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Maggie Geuens
|
6
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Freddy Heylen
|
5
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Dirk Van de gaer
|
5
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Tom Depover
|
5
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Hendrik Schoukens
|
5
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hendrik Schoukens
|
3
|
|
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Klaartje De Buysser
|
3
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
Mieke Adriaens
|
3
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Maarten Van Dyck
|
3
|
|
|
2
|
year
|
nl
|
Katrien Strubbe
|
4
|
|
|
2
|
year
|
en
|
|
3
|
|
other universities of the Flemish Community, or (online) courses from Erasmus+ partner universities.
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Annemieke Madder
|
6
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Filip Du Prez
|
6
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
N. N.
|
6
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Zeger Hens
|
6
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Johan Winne
|
6
|
|
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Frederic Lynen
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Ulrich Hennecke
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Steven Ballet
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Ulrich Hennecke
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Annemieke Madder
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Johan Van der Eycken
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Johan Winne
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Catherine Cazin
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Peter Dubruel
|
4
|
|
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
year
|
en
|
Catherine Cazin
|
6
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Laszlo Vincze
|
9
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Filip Du Prez
|
21
|
|
a
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Richard Hoogenboom
|
30
|
|
a
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Steven Nolan
|
30
|
|
Subscribe to no more than 4 credit units from the specialization courses of the different main subject of the Master in Chemistry.
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Johan Verrue
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Frank Gielen
|
3
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Mirjam Knockaert
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Mieke Audenaert
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Mario Vanhoucke
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Gosia Kozusznik
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Rudi Vander Vennet
|
5
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Brent Bleys
|
4
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Saskia Crucke
|
3
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Katrien Verleye
|
3
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Jeroen Beeckman
|
4
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Bruno Merlevede
|
5
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Petra Andries
|
3
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Maggie Geuens
|
6
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Freddy Heylen
|
5
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Dirk Van de gaer
|
5
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Tom Depover
|
5
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Hendrik Schoukens
|
5
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hendrik Schoukens
|
3
|
|
Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Klaartje De Buysser
|
3
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
Mieke Adriaens
|
3
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Maarten Van Dyck
|
3
|
|
|
2
|
year
|
nl
|
Katrien Strubbe
|
4
|
|
|
2
|
year
|
en
|
|
3
|
|
other universities of the Flemish Community, or (online) courses from Erasmus+ partner universities.
- Mastering advanced concepts, notions, theories and principles in (bio)organic, organometallic and polymer chemistry and synthesis, with a focus on how molecular structure and reactivity effects function within a materials or biological context, and being capable of applying these to solve complex problems in a creative manner.
- Making use of relevant scientific knowledge in the study of more advanced ideas and applications in (bio)organic, organometallic and polymer chemistry.
- Understanding and using advanced methods for chemical analysis, focused on bio-organic compounds and polymers materials, and on biomolecular and macromolecular phenomena.
- Understanding and using advanced methods for chemical synthesis, focused on (bio)organic compounds and polymers materials, and on biomolecular and macromolecular phenomena.
- Understanding the interplay between experimental and computational approaches to (bio)organic and polymer chemistry.
- Giving proof of deep insight in recent developments in at least one research field in the synthesis and/or analysis of (bio)organic molecules and polymers.
- Contributing to recent developments in at least one research field in the synthesis and/or analysis of (bio)organic molecules and polymers.
- Independently planning and executing scientific research and assessing the quality of both steps.
- Collecting, registering, processing, analyzing, assessing and simulating data in a structured way within a research-related or problem-solving oriented chemical context.
- Assimilating, analysing, assessing and summarizing international scientific literature and complex sources of information.
- Executing chemical lab-work in a responsible and safe way. Being able to assess the risks and implement necessary safety measure of working with hazardous and experimental organic substances.
- Designing and executing experiments or simulations with well-defined objectives.
- Assessing and situating results of proper scientific research.
- Critically assessing existing and new theories, models or interpretations in (bio)organic and polymer chemistry.
- Coping with changes in purpose or schedule of a research process.
- Critically assessing complex chemical problems and using this context to search for solutions.
- Autonomously taking position in professional situations, asserting this position and acting accordingly.
- Giving evidence of an active attitude towards ongoing knowledge development, lifelong learning and self-study.
- Systematically adjusting proper actions based on critical reflection.
- Being open to new scientific developments and their application in a broad scientific, economical and societal context.
- Adapting to changing working conditions.
- Presenting and discussing proper research, thoughts, ideas, opinions or research proposals in writing and in speaking to/with peers and a broader public of non-specialists.
- Communicating on proper findings and research in chemistry in English.
- Functioning as a team member in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Presenting yourself as a scientist and a prospective team member.
- Linking chemistry to society, being sensitive to societal and environmental questions, concerns, challenges and innovation needs and considering these within an international context.
- Making societal accountability and engagement part of one’s professional activity.
- Functioning independently within a broad variety of professional jobs.
- Adapting to a new, professional environment, outside of the home University.
- Contributing as a team member to research activities, questions of problem solving and the implementation of new techniques and ideas.
- Showing a professional attitude, characterized by dedication, ownership, reliability, involvement, flexibility, accuracy, assertiveness and self-dependence.
- Designing of, executing of and reporting on innovative research as a scientific professional.
- Estimating the relevance and implications of scientific developments and their applications within either an economy and management-related context or within the international academic context.
- Having knowledge of key concepts, notions and theories used in the chemical industry and being capable of applying them.