Industrial Chemistry (Classe LM-71)-Students Enrolled from the Academic Year 2014-2015

Master programme
A.Y. 2023/2024
LM-71 - Scienze e tecnologie della chimica industriale (EN)
The Master's Degree program in Industrial Chemistry complies with the European standards of reference for Sciences and Technologies of Industrial Chemistry and provides technical skills in the disciplines of chemistry and industrial chemistry and in their applications.
The educational program of the master's degree course is designed to provide:
- skill related to self-directed and independent work, enabling to hold positions of full responsibility in the implementation of industrial and research projects and structures;
- knowledge and understanding to undertake professional careers in the area of industrial chemistry, by independently managing diversified activities, such as the characterization of new products and materials, the experimentation of new technologies, and the activities related to the development and pilot phase in view of the industrial production;
- the ability to interact during the decision-making process with different corporate functions (engineering, marketing etc.) involved in the process of research, development and marketing of active principles, especially those characterized by high added value;
- the competencies required to work in the creative process and in the managerial and operational phases of research in chemistry and industrial chemistry either in public or private laboratories (either European or extra-European), research centers, research and development organizations; to participate in the theoretical and practical development of new chemical technologies and to meet requirements of research and development, quality control within specific legal frameworks or production processes in industries and public institutions;
- written and oral communication skills, in English to enable students to communicate independently and fluently with foreign partners.
The educational program of the master's degree course is designed to provide:
- skill related to self-directed and independent work, enabling to hold positions of full responsibility in the implementation of industrial and research projects and structures;
- knowledge and understanding to undertake professional careers in the area of industrial chemistry, by independently managing diversified activities, such as the characterization of new products and materials, the experimentation of new technologies, and the activities related to the development and pilot phase in view of the industrial production;
- the ability to interact during the decision-making process with different corporate functions (engineering, marketing etc.) involved in the process of research, development and marketing of active principles, especially those characterized by high added value;
- the competencies required to work in the creative process and in the managerial and operational phases of research in chemistry and industrial chemistry either in public or private laboratories (either European or extra-European), research centers, research and development organizations; to participate in the theoretical and practical development of new chemical technologies and to meet requirements of research and development, quality control within specific legal frameworks or production processes in industries and public institutions;
- written and oral communication skills, in English to enable students to communicate independently and fluently with foreign partners.
Graduates in Industrial Chemistry will be able to carry out, among others, the following activities: promotion and development of the scientific and technological innovation; planning and management of industrial technologies; holding functions of high responsibility in the industrial, environmental, health care, and public service sectors.
Graduates in Industrial Chemistry are expected to find employment in: research and development in chemical industries; design and management of pilot plants, chemical plants; industries and research centers working in diversified sectors of either conventional or innovative fields.
The acquired competences allow graduates to have open access to several industrial sectors such as those of polymeric materials, food industry, agrochemicals, additives, auxiliaries, materials for electronics, ecology, intellectual property (patents) and business management.
The Master's Degree in Industrial Chemistry constitutes a preferential title to access the PhD programme in the area of industrial chemistry.
For the graduate of this class, enrollment in the National Order of Chemists and Physicists is possible, after passing the State Exam.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Graduates in Industrial Chemistry are expected to find employment in: research and development in chemical industries; design and management of pilot plants, chemical plants; industries and research centers working in diversified sectors of either conventional or innovative fields.
The acquired competences allow graduates to have open access to several industrial sectors such as those of polymeric materials, food industry, agrochemicals, additives, auxiliaries, materials for electronics, ecology, intellectual property (patents) and business management.
The Master's Degree in Industrial Chemistry constitutes a preferential title to access the PhD programme in the area of industrial chemistry.
For the graduate of this class, enrollment in the National Order of Chemists and Physicists is possible, after passing the State Exam.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Requirements and knowledge required for access
The curricular prerequisites to access the Master's Degree Course in Industrial Chemistry are those peculiar of the L-27 class of degree courses (DM 270/04), and in particular:
- at least 20 credits in disciplines of mathematics, information technology and physics;
- at least 70 CFU in discipline groups belonging to the distinguishing areas included in the L-27 Class Table (Analytical and Environmental chemistry - CHIM/01 and CHIM/12; Inorganic and Physical chemistry - CHIM/03 and CHIM/02; Industrial chemistry and engineering - CHIM/04, CHIM/05, ING-IND/21-22, ING-IND/25; Organic chemistry and Biochemistry CHIM/06- BIO/10-12).
The above credits are fully recognized to graduates of the undergraduate programs of class L-27 of the Università degli Studi di Milano. All other students must demonstrate to have the curricular requirements of the graduates of the class L-27. Different curricular profiles will be evaluated by the Commission for the Access to Industrial Chemistry.
Moreover, also a minimum English language proficiency at level B1within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required.
The Italian and foreign students with academic qualification awarded in Italy must submit application for admission electronically respecting the deadlines indicated in the "student area" of the UNIMI web portal (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/90/).
Undergraduates who intend to graduate by December 31st, 2024 are also allowed to apply.
Methods for verifying knowledge and personal preparation
The personal skills of each candidate will be ascertained through an interview on topics related to the subjects covered in the fundamental courses of the bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry. The interview will be conducted by the Commission for the Access to the Master, composed by teachers appointed by the Teaching Board. The verification of the personal skills is selective even in the case the curricular requirements listed above are recognized.
In particular, the Personal Skills will be verified through an interview with the Access Commission on topics related to fundamental aspects of core disciplines of the degree in Industrial Chemistry. The failure of the interview prevents the access to the MSc in Industrial Chemistry for the current year.
The interview is scheduled in June, July, September and December and can be carried out before graduation, subject to the possession of the curricular requirements indicated above.
For non-EU students, who may have visa and/or residence permit problems, an interview will also be scheduled in May.
Furthermore, it will be possible for them to schedule the interview remotely using a videoconferencing platform. It is recommended to all foreign students to take advantage of this early-bird possibility in order to avoid problems in obtaining all the documentation useful for the enrolment.
FOR A BETTER TEACHING PLANNING ALL CANDIDATES, INCLUDING THOSE EXPECTING to graduate before December 31st, 2024, ARE STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO APPLY FOR the INTERVIEW in July or September. Graduates who have successfully passed the verification interview will be able to enrol after 5 working days from the date of the verification, within the terms indicated on the website https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/degree-programme-enrolment/enrolment-masters-programme
MOREOVER, Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Placement test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the placement test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the placement test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master?s programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
The curricular prerequisites to access the Master's Degree Course in Industrial Chemistry are those peculiar of the L-27 class of degree courses (DM 270/04), and in particular:
- at least 20 credits in disciplines of mathematics, information technology and physics;
- at least 70 CFU in discipline groups belonging to the distinguishing areas included in the L-27 Class Table (Analytical and Environmental chemistry - CHIM/01 and CHIM/12; Inorganic and Physical chemistry - CHIM/03 and CHIM/02; Industrial chemistry and engineering - CHIM/04, CHIM/05, ING-IND/21-22, ING-IND/25; Organic chemistry and Biochemistry CHIM/06- BIO/10-12).
The above credits are fully recognized to graduates of the undergraduate programs of class L-27 of the Università degli Studi di Milano. All other students must demonstrate to have the curricular requirements of the graduates of the class L-27. Different curricular profiles will be evaluated by the Commission for the Access to Industrial Chemistry.
Moreover, also a minimum English language proficiency at level B1within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required.
The Italian and foreign students with academic qualification awarded in Italy must submit application for admission electronically respecting the deadlines indicated in the "student area" of the UNIMI web portal (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/90/).
Undergraduates who intend to graduate by December 31st, 2024 are also allowed to apply.
Methods for verifying knowledge and personal preparation
The personal skills of each candidate will be ascertained through an interview on topics related to the subjects covered in the fundamental courses of the bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry. The interview will be conducted by the Commission for the Access to the Master, composed by teachers appointed by the Teaching Board. The verification of the personal skills is selective even in the case the curricular requirements listed above are recognized.
In particular, the Personal Skills will be verified through an interview with the Access Commission on topics related to fundamental aspects of core disciplines of the degree in Industrial Chemistry. The failure of the interview prevents the access to the MSc in Industrial Chemistry for the current year.
The interview is scheduled in June, July, September and December and can be carried out before graduation, subject to the possession of the curricular requirements indicated above.
For non-EU students, who may have visa and/or residence permit problems, an interview will also be scheduled in May.
Furthermore, it will be possible for them to schedule the interview remotely using a videoconferencing platform. It is recommended to all foreign students to take advantage of this early-bird possibility in order to avoid problems in obtaining all the documentation useful for the enrolment.
FOR A BETTER TEACHING PLANNING ALL CANDIDATES, INCLUDING THOSE EXPECTING to graduate before December 31st, 2024, ARE STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO APPLY FOR the INTERVIEW in July or September. Graduates who have successfully passed the verification interview will be able to enrol after 5 working days from the date of the verification, within the terms indicated on the website https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/degree-programme-enrolment/enrolment-masters-programme
MOREOVER, Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Placement test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the placement test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the placement test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master?s programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
Students enrolled in the Industrial Chemistry course are encouraged to apply to the Erasmus + actions, where various positions are available in 20 European universities. They can earn their credits by following courses and/or by performing part of their experimental thesis abroad. Before leaving, students must submit a Learning Agreement to be approved by the Teaching Board: this approval is mandatory for the acquisitions of the credits.
It is mandatory to attend the Laboratory activities. In all the other cases the attendance is strongly suggested.
Courses list
First semester
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
Advanced Industrial Chemistry with Lab | 9 | 96 | English | CHIM/04 |
Chemical Processes and Industrial Plants | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/04 |
Economics and Management | 6 | 48 | English | SECS-P/08 |
Second semester
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Optional | ||||
Applied Organic Chemistry with Lab | 9 | 96 | English | CHIM/06 |
Chemistry of Inorganic Materials with Lab | 9 | 88 | English | CHIM/03 |
Energy: Sources, Conversion and Storage with Lab | 9 | 96 | English | CHIM/02 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
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TABLE 1 - DISTINCTIVE COURSES FROM 9 CFU
Student must earn 9 CFU by selecting one of the following items
TABLE 1 - DISTINCTIVE COURSES FROM 9 CFU
Student must earn 9 CFU by selecting one of the following items
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Applied Organic Chemistry with Lab | 9 | 96 | English | Second semester | CHIM/06 |
Chemistry of Inorganic Materials with Lab | 9 | 88 | English | Second semester | CHIM/03 |
Energy: Sources, Conversion and Storage with Lab | 9 | 96 | English | Second semester | CHIM/02 |
Conclusive activities
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
Thesis Work and Final Dissertation | 39 | 0 | English |
Optional activities and study plan rules
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FREE CHOICE COURSES
The student must earn 12 credits by choosing freely between all the teachings activated, offered by the University, provided they consistency with the educational project, even if they are held in Italian.
However, it is strongly recommended to use distinctive or, as appropriate, elective or integrative courses of the Related and Integrative courses of Master Degrees in Industrial Chemistry or in Scienze Chimiche consistent with the educational project
FREE CHOICE COURSES
The student must earn 12 credits by choosing freely between all the teachings activated, offered by the University, provided they consistency with the educational project, even if they are held in Italian.
However, it is strongly recommended to use distinctive or, as appropriate, elective or integrative courses of the Related and Integrative courses of Master Degrees in Industrial Chemistry or in Scienze Chimiche consistent with the educational project
First semester
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Optional | ||||
Catalytic Methodologies in Organic Synthesis | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/06 |
Concepts and Methods in Organic Synthesis | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/06 |
Design and Optimisation of Chemical Plants | 6 | 48 | English | ING-IND/25 |
Environmental Elettrochemistry | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/02 |
Fundamentals of Instrumentation for Chemical Industry | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/04 |
Industrial Processes and Scale-Up | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/04 |
Metal Science and Corrosion | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/02 |
Nanotechnology for Inorganic Materials | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/03 |
Patents and Management of Innovation | 6 | 48 | English | SECS-P/07 |
Photochemical Processes and Photocatalysis | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/02 |
Recycle and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Products and Processes | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/04 |
Second semester
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Optional | ||||
Advanced Chemistry and Physics of Polymers | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/04 |
Analytics for Chemical Industry | 6 | 48 | Italian | CHIM/01 |
Chemical Safety | 6 | 48 | English | IUS/07 |
Environmental Control and Sustainability Management | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/12 |
Heterogeneous Catalysis | 6 | 56 | English | CHIM/02 |
Medicinal Chemistry | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/08 |
Physical Chemistry of Formulations | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/02 |
Polymer Degradation and Stability | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/04 |
Process Development | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/04 |
Synthetic Methods in Biotechnology | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/06 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English |
Optional activities and study plan rules
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TABLE 2 DISTINCTIVE COURSES
Students must earn 24 CFU by selecting 4 of the following items; at least 1 of them (6 CFU) must belong to CHIM/02, CHIM/03 or CHIM/06 class.
TABLE 2 DISTINCTIVE COURSES
Students must earn 24 CFU by selecting 4 of the following items; at least 1 of them (6 CFU) must belong to CHIM/02, CHIM/03 or CHIM/06 class.
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Chemistry and Physics of Polymers | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | CHIM/04 |
Analytics for Chemical Industry | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | CHIM/01 |
Catalytic Methodologies in Organic Synthesis | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHIM/06 |
Concepts and Methods in Organic Synthesis | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHIM/06 |
Design and Optimisation of Chemical Plants | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | ING-IND/25 |
Environmental Control and Sustainability Management | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | CHIM/12 |
Environmental Elettrochemistry | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHIM/02 |
Fundamentals of Instrumentation for Chemical Industry | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHIM/04 |
Heterogeneous Catalysis | 6 | 56 | English | Second semester | CHIM/02 |
Industrial Processes and Scale-Up | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHIM/04 |
Metal Science and Corrosion | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHIM/02 |
Nanotechnology for Inorganic Materials | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHIM/03 |
Photochemical Processes and Photocatalysis | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHIM/02 |
Physical Chemistry of Formulations | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | CHIM/02 |
Polymer Degradation and Stability | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | CHIM/04 |
Process Development | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | CHIM/04 |
Recycle and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Products and Processes | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | CHIM/04 |
Synthetic Methods in Biotechnology | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | CHIM/06 |
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INTEGRATIVE AND RELATED COURSES
Student must earn 12 CFU by selecting 2 of the following items following teachings related and integrative.
INTEGRATIVE AND RELATED COURSES
Student must earn 12 CFU by selecting 2 of the following items following teachings related and integrative.
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemical Safety | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | IUS/07 |
Medicinal Chemistry | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | CHIM/08 |
Patents and Management of Innovation | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | SECS-P/07 |
Course location
Department of Chemistry - Via Golgi, 19 - 20133 MILAN
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof. Luigi Falciola
Tutors professors
Reference structures
Contacts
- Student Office of the Department of Chemistry
Mr- Antonino Nucera, Via Golgi 19 - 20133 MILANO
https://fb.me/chimicamilano
to contact: https://informastudenti.unimi.it/saw/ess?AUTH=SAML
From Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00, by appointment outside of these hours available upon request - Main Student Office
Via Celoria, 18 - 20133 MILANO
https://www.unimi.it/en/node/359
https://www.unimi.it/en/node/360 - Department of Chemistry
Via Golgi, 19 - 20133 MILANO
http://eng.chimica.unimi.it/ecm/home - Wellcome desk
https://www.unimi.it/en/international/coming-abroad/international-students-office-welcome-desk
International students can contact the Welcome Desk directly by writing to [email protected] - Internship and dissertation tutor
Paola Fermo
https://www.unimi.it/it/ugov/person/paola-fermo
[email protected]
+3902503 14246 - Erasmus and international mobility tutor
Emma Gallo
https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/person/emma-gallo
[email protected]
+3902503 14374 - Study plan, transfer and credit recognition tutor
Pierluigi Mercandelli
https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/person/pierluigi-mercandelli
[email protected]
+3902503 14447 - Coordinator of the Quality Management System (AQ) of the Study Programme
Claudia Bianchi
https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/person/claudia-bianchi
[email protected] - Master's degree admission tutor
Carlo Pirola
https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/person/carlo-pirola
[email protected]
+3902503 14283 - Tutor for SLD and disability
Mariangela Longhi
https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/person/mariangela-longhi
[email protected]
+3902503 14226 - Tutor for Teaching Support
Alberto Vertova
https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/person/alberto-vertova
[email protected]
+3902503 14232
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