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Organic chemistry
Graduates of the Organic Chemistry master's degree program understand in depth the theories, methods, and procedures of chemistry studied. He/she is a specialist chemist in organic chemistry. Graduates of the second cycle of the Organic Chemistry undergraduate degree can carry out organic syntheses, separate and purify products, identify their structure using spectral methods, and independently carry out research in organic chemistry.
The graduate can independently and creatively use specialized conceptual apparatus and methods of organic chemistry. They can work with a personal computer, the basics of chemical informatics, work with organic databases, the basics of molecular modelling.
The graduate is also able to assist in teaching specialized chemistry courses at universities and to conduct research with a high degree of creativity and independence. The theoretical and practical knowledge acquired enables him/her to manage teams of technical staff and undergraduate chemistry graduates and to take responsibility for complex solutions. Graduates can apply themselves in a wide range of organic chemistry applications with links to medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, materials and environmental chemistry, applying advanced methods and techniques of scientific research.
The interdisciplinary nature of organic chemistry gives graduates of this field of study great opportunities for employment in a variety of specializations on a global scale.
A significant number of graduates will continue their studies at the 3rd level (doctoral studies to obtain the PhD degree) in the field of organic chemistry.
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a.) Master's degree programme applicants are admitted to study either on the basis of the results of the entrance examination or without an entrance examination, based on an assessment of the weighted study average (WSA), the suitability or relatedness of the applicant's completed bachelor's degree and the applicant's occupational activities (OA).
b.) The admission method is decided by the admission committee, which has at least three members and usually consists of the director and guarantors of study programmes implemented at the institute of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Applied Sciences, which is the main provider of the given study programme.
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c.) The Admissions Committee shall assess the compatibility of the applicant's completed Bachelor's degree programme and the degree programme to which the applicant is applying, the results of previous Bachelor's degree studies, the number of applicants and the capacity of the degree programme. For a given programme of study, the committee shall recommend admission to the Dean of the Faculty either on the basis of the results of the entrance examination or on the basis of an assessment of the results of the previous bachelor's studies.
Additional information
An applicant may apply for two study programmes, specifying their order in the application form. The programme that is listed first in order is considered his/her first (preferred) choice. If the applicant is not admitted to the preferred programme, he/she may be admitted to the second ranked programme if he/she meets the admission requirements for that programme. If the applicant is admitted to the preferred programme, the second programme of study shall be deemed to be of no relevance. The fee for securing admission shall not be increased by listing a second programme of study.
Conditions for international students
Foreign students who will study in the Slovak language are admitted under the same conditions as Slovak applicants. In the case of studying in English, they are admitted and study on the basis of a study contract, which is concluded with each applicant individually.
Without entrance examinations
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Conditions of admission without the entrance exam
a.) Admission without an entrance examination is possible if the applicant has completed a bachelor's study compatible with the bachelor's study carried out at the UPJŠ Faculty of Arts, which is followed by the master's study to which he/she is applying. The compatibility of study programmes is assessed on the basis of the completion of studies in the profiling subjects and areas listed in Annex 1. Only those applicants whose weighted grade point average (GPA) during their undergraduate studies is not worse than 2.5 may be admitted without an entrance examination.
b.) For admission without an entrance examination, the admissions committee shall consider:
- the weighted grade point average (GPA) and the results of studies in the profiling subjects according to the chosen programme of study listed in Annex 1.
- the applicant's professional activities (OA).
Profiling subjects for individual study programmes are listed in Annex 1.
c.) In admitting applicants under b.), the Admissions Committee shall rank the applicants on the waiting list in ascending order according to the value of the coefficient , where:
OA=1, if the applicant has proven evidence of professional activities carried out during the previous Bachelor's degree at the faculty level (e.g. placing in one of the first three places at the faculty round of the SSC, work for the benefit of the institute/department, help in organizing competitions with regional scope...),
OA=1.5 if the applicant has proven evidence of professional activities carried out during the previous bachelor studies at the national level (e.g. successful representation at the national round of the SSC, help in organising competitions with a national scope, co-authorship of professional publications published in Slovakia...),
OA=2, if the applicant has proven evidence of professional activities carried out during the previous bachelor's degree at international level (e.g. successful representation at an international SSC round, co-authorship of professional publications published abroad...).
If the applicant has not documented professional activities carried out during the previous bachelor studies, OA = 0.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
http://www.upjs.sk/studenti/info-pre-studentov-so-specifickymi-potrebami/
The Faculty reserves the right to decide not to open a study programme in the event of an insufficient number of applicants meeting the admission requirements. In this case, the decision will be communicated to the applicants and they will be invited to change their study programme. If the applicant does not accept the offer, the faculty will refund the full admissions fee.
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Apply the application for study
01.04.2025 - 31.05.2025
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Performance of the entrance exam
18.08.2025 - 28.08.2025
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Additions
- verified copy of the degree for applicant of other universities (paper form)
- certified copy of certificate to candidates from other universities (paper form)
- photocopy of the Diploma Supplement to candidates from other universities (paper form)
Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 800 €
The fee for admission procedure
application form: 30 €
E-application form: 20 €
Billing information
The fee must be paid exclusively by bank transfer
account number: 7000078491, bank code: 8180
IBAN: SK2881800000007000078491
variable symbol: 2997
specific symbol: birth number without slash
constant symbol: 0308
recipient message: name and surname of the applicant
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Last update: 11.11.2024 10:56