Chemistry ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Overview

Subject-​specific knowledge and understanding

Graduates with a Master’s degree form the Chemistry program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

• possess in-​depth knowledge of the various concepts, methods and goals of scientific research in chemistry and bordering areas of biology and materials science;
• possess in-​depth knowledge of the methods and principles of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry and related areas;
• possess in-​depth knowledge of chemical synthesis methods and strategies;
• possess in-​depth knowledge of the most modern physical and analytical techniques in chemistry;
• are familiar with safety and environmental aspects and are able to implement approaches to them;
• are familiar with interdisciplinary approaches and able to deploy them in a targeted manner;

• are able to work independently, in a structured manner and according to scientific standards.

Skills

Analytical skills: Graduates with a Master’s degree in Chemistry are able to:

• recognise, comprehensively analyse, and precisely and understandably document scientific and practical problems in the area of chemical research and development;
• statistically analyse, interpret and represent scientific data in a correct manner;

• understand the scientific literature, familiarise themselves with the latest developments, and critically evaluate the latter

Development skills: Graduates with a Master's degree in Chemistry are able to

• formulate a hypothesis on the basis of their scientific understanding and an analysis of current data, and to propose and develop methods for experimental testing of this hypothesis;
• evaluate a practical problem in the area of chemical engineering research and development, to develop approaches for addressing it, and to implement these approaches;
• recognise and build upon important research developments in chemical research