Chemical Sciences 2026-2027

Graduates of class L-27 Chemical Sciences and Technologies and class 21 are admitted. Graduates from other programmes must have gained a number of academic credits equal to at least 72 ECTS in the CHEM, PHYS and MAT sectors, including at least 42 of CHEM, 18 of PHYS and MAT. In any case, a solid cultural base in the disciplines involved is fundamental.

After official checking of curricular requirements, a test is carried out to verify the level of preparation before the Didactic Commission. If deemed necessary, you will be asked to supplement your educational credits before enrolment. Passing the test, and / or subsequent additions, gives binding authorisation for completion of the enrolment procedure.

The course offers a solid basic preparation in Chemical Sciences and a high scientific-operational preparation in the sectors that characterise the course The student will gain an advanced knowledge of modern instruments for measuring the properties of chemical substances and data analysis techniques and, more generally, mastery of the scientific method of investigation. You will be able to speak fluently, in written and oral form, in at least one language of the European Union in addition to Italian, also using technical terminology. You will be able to work with ample autonomy, even assuming significant responsibilities in projects and structures.

To obtain the degree you must achieve 120 academic credits

Graduates in Chemical Sciences can find employment in:

• the research and industrial production sector, and in every chemical sector
• analysis and quality control laboratories in public and private bodies
• investigation and management activities in the sectors of safety, environmental protection and industrial quality
• positions of responsibility in industries that operate in the traditional sectors of chemistry (basic and fine chemicals), but also of new materials, health and pharmaceuticals, food, energy
• freelance activity (Chemist - Section A of the Professional Register), after passing the qualifying exam).
• teaching in middle and high schools (following a specialisation course)

It can also enable access to research doctorates and second-level Master’s degree programmes in the scientific field.

In this section you can find:

• Courses and Syllabi for all curricula

and information on the Study Plan (organisation of lessons and educational activity; how to complete the Study Plan), the Didactic Regulations, (the set of rules on teaching that regulate the course), the Didactic System (the set of general rules that regulate the course) for your own cohort (generally related to the year of matriculation).

For more information on courses and programmes of previous years you can visit the page Course Archive.

From the Library Catalogue you can search by content or teacher, and find the textbooks recommended for preparation of exams.

You can find information on the lessons timetable in UPOPlanner

During the degree programme, it is possible to spend time abroad as part of the  Erasmus project.

This degree programme also involves an Internship: see the list of proposed internships for the Chemical Sciences Master’s degree programme.

All information is available on the Student Representatives page

Check the information on procedure for completing the Master’s programme.

The Quality Assurance  Quality Assurance of teaching is linked to the University Quality Policies, and is implemented by monitoring and evaluation of courses with a view to continuous improvement. The Degree Course Council is the academic body that deals with decisions strictly linked to the course, such as study plans, credit recognition, degree procedures, degree sessions and teaching calendars.

If you are looking for information about lecturers and office hours: UPObook
If you want to contact the Student secretariat UPOanswers
If you want to speak directly with the Secretariat (in case of particularly complex issues): UPOriceve
If you are looking for information on job orientation, internships/internships and job placement: jobplacement@uniupo.it

A complete list of useful contacts can be found on this page of the University website.