Chemistry
Another specific objective of the degree course in Chemistry is to enable the student both to continue with higher studies and to immediately enter a professional activity. In this context, the course aims to provide students with adequate mastery of basic scientific methods and contents to facilitate an easy entry into the world of work, or to access a subsequent master's degree course.
In detail, the graduate of this course will possess:
- adequate knowledge of basic mathematical tools for applications in the chemical field; essential elements of differential and integral calculus; first notions for dealing with the study of differential equations;
- adequate knowledge of classical physics: mechanics, electromagnetism, optics and wave propagation;
- adequate IT knowledge preparatory to learning chemical disciplines, with particular attention to the understanding and processing of experimental data for a critical and informed use of scientific calculation software;
- a good knowledge of basic chemistry in the four main disciplinary areas (analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry), both for the fundamental skills and for the more characterizing and applicative aspects;
- knowledge and skills of the scientific method, both from a theoretical and application point of view;
- a good knowledge of laboratory experimental methods;
- the ability to apply innovative methods and techniques and use complex equipment;
- adequate knowledge to address problems related to environmental sustainability and prevention and safety regulations in the workplace.
Graduates of the course will therefore be in possession of knowledge suitable for carrying out professional activities (including in the industrial sector), in research, control and analysis laboratories; in the sectors of synthesis and characterization of new materials, health, nutrition, environment and energy; in the conservation of cultural heritage, applying the disciplinary investigation methods acquired, with autonomy within the scope of defined procedures.
The graduate will be able to register (after passing the relevant state exam) in the Register of the National Order of Chemists and Physicists as a JUNIOR CHEMIST (section B - Chemistry), to carry out the activities recognized by current legislation.
In this degree course, the indications of the Italian Chemical Society on the basic disciplinary contents (Core Chemistry) for the Degree Courses activated in Class L-27 have been implemented in addition to the indications necessary for the 'Chemistry Eurobachelor' accreditation of the ECTN.
Eurobachelor®
The degree course in Chemistry at the University of Milan is among the first in Italy to have received - in December 2009 - the Eurobachelor Label. Eurobachelor accreditation is assigned by a special commission designated by the European Thematic Association (https://ectn.eu/), which brings together European universities and chemical companies. The Eurobachelor Label qualifies the qualification, provided by the three-year degree in Chemistry, as a degree recognized by other European university institutions and gives the right of automatic access to the Master's Degree courses of a chemical nature in Europe.
- function in a work context -
the Chemist possesses knowledge suitable for carrying out professional activities in the sectors of synthesis and characterization of new products and new materials, health, nutrition and cosmetics by applying the disciplinary investigation methods acquired. The Chemist designs and synthesizes new products. It can deal with quality control and environmental control, wastewater treatment and disposal processes. Knows the strategies and procedures for the synthesis, transformation and purification of chemical compounds, the techniques for chemical and physical analyses, the scientific method of investigation and data management.
Graduates in Chemistry can enroll in the Register of the Order of Doctors of Chemists and Physicists with the professional title of Junior Chemist after having passed the specific state exam for the qualification to practice the profession.
skills associated with the function
the Chemist must possess, in addition to an in-depth knowledge of chemical science and technology, also the rigor necessary to promptly apply the scientific method. This profession requires fundamental knowledge of the issues related to chemical synthesis and data interpretation, as well as safety regulations. Furthermore, he or she must possess considerable expertise in chemical analysis methods, have an aptitude for the use of current information technologies and know at least English.
employment opportunities
employment opportunities are in public and private research bodies, analysis, quality control and certification laboratories and industries and work environments that require basic knowledge in the chemical sectors. In the public sector, chemists can work in the technical and ecological offices of local authorities, in patent offices, in customs laboratories, with a healthcare role in the Public Health Laboratories and in the Prevention Laboratories of the ASL of some regions, in the analysis laboratories or in workplace accident prevention services. The freelance profession is generally carried out in analysis and quality control laboratories or as a consultant for design, plant management, authorization practices in the environmental field and risk analysis as well as with assignments in the courts. Furthermore, graduates in Chemistry can continue their studies in master's degree courses in the scientific field and in particular within the Chemistry degree classes: LM54 and LM71, but also in master's degree courses in similar classes.
GRADUATED CHEMICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- function in a work context -
the chemical laboratory technician is an operator capable of correctly carrying out the synthesis and analysis of samples of all types (water, air, earth, industrial waste, food products, cosmetics) in order to determine, through chemical and physical parameters, the presence of analytes and polluting and/or harmful substances. They can work in environmental control or chemical analysis laboratories, in analysis laboratories with control tasks in the chemical, commodity, biochemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, ecological sectors, or in chemical and biotechnological industries with management and control cooperation tasks.
skills associated with the function
the chemical laboratory technician requires not only knowledge of analytical and laboratory techniques but also precision and scientific rigor.
employment opportunities
employment opportunities are in public and private research bodies, analysis, quality control and certification laboratories and industries and work environments that require basic knowledge in the chemical sectors.
RESEARCHER IN CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
- function in a work context -
this graduate designs and develops new products, mainly in the pharmaceutical or other industrial sectors, and can also deal with quality control, certification and warehousing of these products.
skills associated with the function
the researcher in the chemical and pharmaceutical sciences is able to test new products and applications, carry out the synthesis of drugs, knows the techniques and laboratory instruments for chemical and physical production and analyses, the pharmacological and toxicological properties, the regulations in force on the subject. Furthermore, he or she must have skills in using IT tools and the ability to work in project teams (project management).
employment opportunities
employment opportunities are in public and private research bodies, in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food or other industrial sector companies, in local health authorities or university research institutes.
SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
- function in a work context -
this graduate increases scientific knowledge on the subject, uses and transfers this knowledge in industry, medicine, pharmacology and other production sectors. He makes industrial operators aware of the characteristics and properties of his company's products. The function of the scientific informant and communicator is to propose the adoption of specific products, develop scientific information activities at interested companies to ensure their correct use. The exercise of the profession of scientific drug informant is regulated by state laws.
skills associated with the function
the skills necessary for the scientific representative in carrying out his work consist not only of scientific knowledge, but also of commercial skills. In particular, he or she must have: good basic knowledge of chemistry, knowledge of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food products and their correct use. Knowledge of technical English and IT, the ability to communicate and resourcefulness complete this professional profile.
employment opportunities
the scientific representative works for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, plastic, dye, detergent, glue or environmental companies, or in general for all companies in the chemical sector and/or for specialist magazines.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Interested students are asked to make an appointment in advance with the Tutor for international mobility and Erasmus (prof. Emma Gallo, Tel. 0250314374; e-mail: [email protected]) for the preparation of the procedures. Students can also participate in numerous seminar meetings with foreign teachers.
Knowledge required for access is: basic knowledge of mathematics and science, ability to make simple logical inferences and text comprehension, The level of education is similar to that obtained in secondary school.
*Methods of checking knowledge and personal preparation*
The Chemistry degree programme is open-access.
Admission to the degree programme involves a compulsory, but not selective, test to be taken before enrolment, aimed at verifying the initial preparation of students in terms of minimum knowledge requirements of basic scientific disciplines. The non-selective access test involves taking the TOLC (On-line CISIA Test) which can be taken at the University of Milan or at any other university member of the CISIA (Consorzio Interuniversitario Sistemi Integrati per l'Accesso). Registration for the TOLC is directly on the CISIA website (www.cisiaonline.it). The TOLC valid for registration to the Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is the TOLC-S, composed of the following sections: Basic mathematics (20 questions - 50 minutes), Reasoning and problems (10 questions - 20 minutes), Comprehension of the text (10 questions - 20 minutes), Basic science (10 questions of chemistry, physics and geology - 20 minutes), English (30 questions - 15 minutes). Each question has 5 possible answers, of which only one is correct.
Score: +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each wrong answer, 0 for each unanswered answer.
The result of the English section does not replace the assessment of the knowledge of the English language required by the degree programme for the acquisition of the relevant credits (see paragraph Language tests), but constitutes a self-assessment for the student. Further information on the structure and topics of the test can be found at the following link: https://www.cisiaonline.it/area-thematica-tolc-scienze/struttura-della-prova-e-syllabus/
Students who have passed the compulsory (but not selective) TOLC-S intend to use it to access the Bachelor's degree in Chemistry of the University of Milan MUST register on the site of the CdS to proceed with registration within the deadlines indicated in the call.
For more details on the call, deadlines and admission/ registration procedures we recommend you to consult the page https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequent-un-course-of-degree/enrol
*Access by transfer or for students who have already graduated*
Students already enrolled in a degree program at the University of Milan, another university, or those who have already graduated may be exempt from the admission test only if they meet the requirements for admission to years following the first in the edition of the degree program reserved for students enrolled up to the 2024-2025 academic year. Specifically, they must have at least 30 ECTS credits related to first-year courses, including at least 9 credits that can be validated for the Institutions of Mathematics exam.
To this end, applicants must submit a specific request for a preliminary career evaluation by accessing the online service indicated in the admission call. Applicants must declare all exams taken, including their subject areas, credits, and grades, and attach the course syllabi. For further details on the procedure, please refer to the admission call.
The application will be reviewed by the Degree Program's Transfer Committee. If the applicant is not eligible for admission to years beyond the first, they will be required to take the initial knowledge assessment test.
Requests for evaluation, along with the syllabi of the completed exams, must be submitted strictly by the deadline published in the admission call, and the evaluation outcome will be communicated via email.
Students admitted to years following the first must complete enrollment within the deadlines and according to the procedures specified in the admission call.
Students admitted to the first year must take the initial knowledge assessment test and submit an admission application as indicated in the admission call.
Similarly, to expedite the administrative process, all requests for exam equivalency and/or recognition of prior academic careers must include the syllabi of the completed exams..
*Additional training requirements (OFA) and OFA recovery procedures*
Students who do not achieve a score of 10 or higher in the Basic Mathematics section of the TOLC-S will be assigned Additional Learning Obligations (OFA).
For students with OFA, support activities will be organized between October and December, followed by a recovery test (to be completed by January of the year following enrollment). This test is designed to demonstrate improved preparation.
If the student fails to provide such evidence, they will not be allowed to take any second-year exams until they pass the Mathematics Institutions exam.
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Session: 1
Application for matriculation: from 15/07/2025 to 30/09/2025
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - NOTICE
The call for applications is the only official document for admission to degree programmes. Please read it carefully. If you are reading this notice is because the call is available only in Italian as the programme is offered in Italian. Students wishing to enrol must be proficient in Italian.
Session: 2
The call for applications is being finalized
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Physics | 9 | 84 | Italian | FIS/02 |
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 12 | 144 | Italian | CHIM/03 |
| - General and Inorganic Chemistry | 6 | 64 | CHIM/03 | |
| - General and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 6 | 80 | CHIM/03 | |
| Mathematics | 12 | 112 | Italian | MAT/03 |
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Analytical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Electroanalysis/analytical Chemistry Laboratory: Fundamentals and Electroanalysis | 12 | 120 | Italian | CHIM/01 |
| - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory: Fundamentals and Electroanalysis | 6 | 72 | CHIM/01 | |
| - Analytical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Electroanalysis | 6 | 48 | CHIM/01 | |
| Complements of Mathematics and Numerical Analysis | 6 | 60 | Italian | MAT/08 |
| Organic Chemistry I | 7 | 64 | Italian | CHIM/06 |
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Assessment B1 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Inorganic Chemistry | 8 | 96 | Italian | CHIM/03 |
| Organic Chemistry Ii | 7 | 64 | Italian | CHIM/06 |
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 10 | 144 | Italian | CHIM/06 |
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Analytical Chemistry Wit Lab: Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Techniques | 12 | 120 | Italian | CHIM/01 |
| - Analytical Chemistry Lab: Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Techniques | 6 | 72 | CHIM/01 | |
| - Analytical Chemistry: Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Techniques | 6 | 48 | CHIM/01 | |
| Physical Chemistry I/physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 12 | 120 | Italian | CHIM/02 |
| - Physical Chemistry I | 6 | 48 | CHIM/02 | |
| - Physical Chemistry I/Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 6 | 72 | CHIM/02 | |
| Physical Chemistry of Matter and Fundamentals of Spectroscopy | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHIM/02 |
Students are advised to take the 6 ECTS courses specifically designed for the degree course (see table below).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Biological Chemistry | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIO/10 |
| Chemistry of Coordination Compounds with Laboratory | 10 | 104 | Italian | CHIM/03 |
| Experimental Methods for Structural and Thermal Analysis | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHIM/01 |
| Physical Chemistry Ii with Laboratory | 6 | 72 | Italian | CHIM/02 |
| Optional | ||||
| Analytical Chemistry for the Excellence of the Territory | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHIM/01 |
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Organic Chemistry Iii | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHIM/06 |
| Physical Chemistry Iii | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHIM/02 |
| Optional | ||||
| Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHIM/06 |
| Physical Chemistry of Materials | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHIM/02 |
| Structural Chemistry | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHIM/03 |
| Synthetic and Biobased Polymers | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHIM/04 |
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Training | 9 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Students are advised to take advantage of this list of 6 ECTS courses designed specifically for the degree course.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Chemistry for the Excellence of the Territory | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | CHIM/01 |
| Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | CHIM/06 |
| Physical Chemistry of Materials | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | CHIM/02 |
| Structural Chemistry | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | CHIM/03 |
| Synthetic and Biobased Polymers | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | CHIM/04 |
- The "Mathematics Institutions" and "General and Inorganic Chemistry / General and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory" exams must be taken before the 2nd year and 3rd year exams.
- The "General Physics" and "Complements of Mathematics and Numerical Calculus" exams must be taken before the 3rd year exams.
- The exam of "Analytical chemistry: fundamentals and electroanalysis with laboratory" must be taken before those of "Analytical chemistry: spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques with laboratory" which in turn must be taken before that of "Instrumental methods for the structural and thermal analysis".
- The "Organic Chemistry I" exam must be taken before the "Organic Chemistry Laboratory" and "Biological Chemistry" exams.
However, it is advisable to take the exams of each semester before taking those of the following semesters.
| Learning activity | Prescribed foundation courses |
|---|---|
| Analytical Chemistry Wit Lab: Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Techniques | Analytical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Electroanalysis/analytical Chemistry Laboratory: Fundamentals and Electroanalysis (compulsory), General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory) |
| Biological Chemistry | Complements of Mathematics and Numerical Analysis (compulsory), General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory), Organic Chemistry I (compulsory), Physics (compulsory) |
| Chemistry of Coordination Compounds with Laboratory | Complements of Mathematics and Numerical Analysis (compulsory), General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory), Physics (compulsory) |
| Experimental Methods for Structural and Thermal Analysis | Analytical Chemistry Wit Lab: Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Techniques (compulsory), Analytical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Electroanalysis/analytical Chemistry Laboratory: Fundamentals and Electroanalysis (compulsory), Complements of Mathematics and Numerical Analysis (compulsory), General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory), Physics (compulsory) |
| Inorganic Chemistry | General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory) |
| Organic Chemistry Ii | General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory), Organic Chemistry I (compulsory) |
| Organic Chemistry Iii | Complements of Mathematics and Numerical Analysis (compulsory), General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory), Organic Chemistry Ii (compulsory), Physics (compulsory) |
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory | General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory), Organic Chemistry I (compulsory) |
| Physical Chemistry I/physical Chemistry Laboratory I | General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory) |
| Physical Chemistry Ii with Laboratory | Complements of Mathematics and Numerical Analysis (compulsory), General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory), Physical Chemistry I/physical Chemistry Laboratory I (compulsory), Physics (compulsory) |
| Physical Chemistry Iii | Complements of Mathematics and Numerical Analysis (compulsory), General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory), Physical Chemistry I/physical Chemistry Laboratory I (compulsory), Physical Chemistry Ii with Laboratory (compulsory), Physics (compulsory) |
| Physical Chemistry of Matter and Fundamentals of Spectroscopy | General and Inorganic Chemistry/general and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (compulsory), Mathematics (compulsory) |
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