Degree in Chemistry by the University of A Coruña

Students will acquire a solid and well-balanced foundation of theoretical and practical chemical knowledge, including the study of structures and mechanisms of chemical transformations and the synthesis of new species or substances.  They will learn to solve chemical problems effectively by developing constructive thinking and working collaborative. Likewise, they will develop the skills and abilities necessary to apply the knowledge acquired to the resolution of scientific and technical tasks and to express a scientific critical opinion in both the official languages of our region and in English.

Graduates of this degree will be qualified to enter the labour market in any of the fields reated to the discipline. Moreover, they will be able to appreciate the importance of research, innovation and technological development in the socio-economic and cultural advancement of society.

Some of the possible jobs where chemists are typically found are:

• Pharmaceutical, food, electronics, plastics, synthetic fibers, rubber etc. industries.
• Perfumery, cosmetics and personal hygiene and cleaning products industry.
• Rational and sustainable industrial exploitation of natural resources (petrochemicals, steel, metallurgy, wood, paper, cement, ceramics, stained glass, etc.).
• Auxiliary products for industry (solvents, additives, catalysts, lubricants, paints, etc.).
• Agrochemical industry (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.).
• Radiochemicals.
• Research.
• Teaching chemistry and science in general.
• Chemical and clinical analyses
• Forensic scientific and chemical police.
• Biological chemistry, genomics and proteomics.
• Quality control, auditing and accreditation.
• Environmental control, management, evaluation and audit.
• Design, installation, direction, management and control of laboratories and plants.
• Treatment, storage and/or disposal of waste. Water purification.
• Transport of dangerous goods.
• Occupational risk prevention and industrial hygiene

Some of the possible jobs where chemists are typically found are:

• Pharmaceutical, food, electronics, plastics, synthetic fibers, rubber etc. industries.
• Perfumery, cosmetics and personal hygiene and cleaning products industry.
• Rational and sustainable industrial exploitation of natural resources (petrochemicals, steel, metallurgy, wood, paper, cement, ceramics, stained glass, etc.).
• Auxiliary products for industry (solvents, additives, catalysts, lubricants, paints, etc.).
• Agrochemical industry (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.).
• Radiochemicals.
• Research.
• Teaching chemistry and science in general.
• Chemical and clinical analyses
• Forensic scientific and chemical police.
• Biological chemistry, genomics and proteomics.
• Quality control, auditing and accreditation.
• Environmental control, management, evaluation and audit.
• Design, installation, direction, management and control of laboratories and plants.
• Treatment, storage and/or disposal of waste. Water purification.
• Transport of dangerous goods.
• Occupational risk prevention and industrial hygiene

Study structure

The degrees are organized by courses. Click on a academic year for more information.

• 1st year
• 2nd year
• 3rd year
• 4th year

 BOE with syllabus (PDF)

Teachers

The study is taught by teachers from the departments of: Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technologies, Languages and Literatures, Mathematics, Physics and Earth Sciences and Psychology

The degrees are organized by courses. Click on a academic year for more information.

• 1st year
• 2nd year
• 3rd year
• 4th year

Student mobility

UDC holds student mobility agreements with universities and other third-level institutions across four continents. Students are offered several opportunities each year to apply to study abroad in one of these centres (for a single term or for a whole year), with the guarantee that all credits obtained will be duly recognised in their academic record upon their return.

For each round of applications, the University publishes the list of exchange options available to students and, where relevant, the specific conditions associated with each. Students may also apply to the University for funding for international work experience placements and internships.

Work experience placements are accredited in the student's academic record and the European diploma supplement. Students are free to decide in which host company or academic institution within the EHEA they wish to carry out their placement. To assist them in their search, the University has created an online noticeboard with jobs postings and other news.

Work-study placements in A Coruña are arranged by the International Relations Office (ORI) of the UDC in collaboration with the international relations coordinators in the student’s home university. The general entry criteria, rights and obligations of students, and admission and acceptance procedures for the programme, are regulated by the UDC Mobility Policy.