Chemistry

The overall objective of the Chemistry programme is to provide the fundamental scientific background and practical training for students as they prepare for chemistry-related careers or advanced study in fields including the traditional chemical specialties (for example in a Master’s degree programme). The graduates have basic chemical knowledges and they have problem-solving abilities in the fundamental chemical disciplines (analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry). The Chemistry programme offers three study plans, which share a coherent core of common courses in general, physical, inorganic, organic, and analytical chemistry. Based on their preferences, the students may choose to focus their studies on the development of knowledge and skills required in quality assurance and control in analytical laboratories (specialty Analytical Chemist - Manager of Chemical Laboratory) or deep understanding of interdisciplinary phenomena from biology, physics, and chemistry (specialty Biophysical Chemistry), or to be acquainted with a broad range of interdisciplinary and applied chemistry topics according to a one-field study plan.

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• describe basic properties of elements and compounds
• perform basic chemical calculations
• work with basic chemical equipment
• solve legal and management issues in the practice of chemical laboratory
• solve interdisciplinary problems related to chemistry, physics, biology
• perform basic chemical syntheses and characterization of products

The graduates have knowledge and skills based on recent state of scientific research and development in main chemistry disciplines (inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry). Abilities of the graduates are supported by advanced knowledges of physics, mathematics, and English. The graduates are also able to perform independent work in chemical laboratory equipped by modern instrumentation. The graduates are also prepared for continuation studies in related Master's degree programmes at Masaryk University and other universities in the Czech Republic and abroad.

On completion of a final project, the students prove their ability to conduct independent work, assess its outcomes, and discuss them in the context of the particular field. The work is typically based on experimental laboratory research, the results of which are presented as a report of adequate length. Other possible project alternatives are critical review, case study, and proposal of laboratory exercises or study materials for practical and theoretical classes. The size and formal requisites of the project reports are given by recommendations issued by the Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University.

After completion of the Bachelor's studies, it is possible to continue further studies in any Master's degree programme (after satisfying the admission requirements). Typically, graduates select the Chemistry Master's degree programme at the Faculty of Science, MU with a range of specialties: Analytical chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Biophysical chemistry, Physical chemistry, Material chemistry, Organic chemistry, and Structural chemistry.