International Graduate Program in Chemistry and Biotechnology (IGPCB)

Learning journey

2 years · English

Year 1 Qualifying Examination (QE), sat one year after admission Group A Group B Group C Year 2 Master's thesis research and thesis preparation in the assigned laboratory Remaining departmental and cross-departmental graduate subjects needed to reach the 30-credit minimum Completion At least 30 credits and the master's thesis · 30 credits
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Year 1

Students enrol in the laboratory of the supervisor agreed at application and begin the postgraduate curriculum, which is weighted towards taught coursework in the first year.

Core course blocks

Qualifying Examination (QE), sat one year after admission

Electives

Group A Fundamental Subjects: Safety and Environmental Chemistry
Group B Standard Subjects: Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reaction, and Synthesis I
Group C Special Topics: Special Topics in Chemistry and Biotechnology I–VI
Advanced and Specialized Subjects
Subjects offered in other departments of the Graduate School of Engineering
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Year 2

The second year is centred on laboratory research and preparation of the master's thesis, with any remaining credits completed alongside. The Graduate School of Engineering describes the standard duration as a two-year master's programme in which coursework decreases and laboratory research for the thesis becomes the main focus.

Core course blocks

Master's thesis research and thesis preparation in the assigned laboratory

Electives

Remaining departmental and cross-departmental graduate subjects needed to reach the 30-credit minimum
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Completion

Completion of at least 30 credits and of the master's thesis at the end of the two-year master's programme, followed by conferral of the master's degree. Master's Program is a program aimed at obtaining a Master's degree through two years of graduate study and research activities.

Core course blocks

At least 30 credits and the master's thesis (30 credits)
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