Programme description

About the Master’s Programme in Chemistry (English-taught)

The individual Master’s studies in Chemistry offered in English by the Faculty of Chemistry are designed for students who wish to pursue an individualized study path based on close cooperation with a research group addressing specific scientific and research problems.

The programme lasts four semesters, the same as the Polish-language Master’s programme. During the first year, the student establishes contact (independently or with the support of the Dean’s Office) with a selected academic staff member whose research interests align with the student’s academic goals. This academic staff member becomes the student’s Scientific Supervisor.

As in the Polish-language programme, the courses in Biochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry and Environmental Analysis are compulsory. Theoretical Chemistry and Crystallography are also compulsory if the student has not completed these courses during first-cycle (Bachelor’s) studies with the required scope and number of hours.

Students are required to obtain 60 ECTS credits per academic year. Within the Directional Course, an individual study path is developed. The Scientific Supervisor is responsible for indicating laboratory courses from the Faculty’s offer amounting to 7.5 ECTS, enabling the student to acquire practical skills and prepare for further research and studies. The aim of this initial stage is to help students adapt to the Faculty of Chemistry and make informed choices regarding their research interests.

In subsequent semesters, the selection of courses – including specialization lectures, monographic lectures, laboratory classes, and seminars – is determined solely by the student in consultation with the Scientific Supervisor, with the only formal requirement being the completion of 60 ECTS credits per year.

Additionally, students are required to obtain at least 5 ECTS credits in the field of humanities or social sciences, which count towards the requirement to complete 6–8 ECTS credits in subjects outside the field of chemistry. Students are encouraged to choose courses offered by other faculties of the University of Warsaw and the Warsaw University of Technology.

The contact person for the English-taught individual studies is Dr Katarzyna Sęktas (ksokolowska@chem.uw.edu.pl), who provides support in selecting a Scientific Supervisor and assists students throughout the study programme.