Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling

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The Master's

Modern Chemistry is unthinkable without the achievements of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry. These disciplines became a mandatory tool for the molecular sciences towards the end of the 20th century, and they will undoub - tedly mark the new era that lies ahead. From this perspective, the training and formation of new generations of compu - tational and theoretical chemists with broad knowledge is of paramount importance. Experts from seven European universities have decided to join forces. Co-ordinated by the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, the initiative for a European Master’s Course on Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling (TCCM) was launched in 2005. In 2007, the programme was awarded accreditation by the European Chemistry Thematic Network Association (ECTNA). In 2009, it was selected for the Erasmus Mundus Action for joint Master’s courses, which came into effect in 2010.

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The aim is to form scientists that are able to address a wide range of problems in modern chemical, physical and biological sciences through the combination of theoretical and computational tools.

Admission requirements

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Study programme

The TCCM Master's programme is orga - nised in a two-year structure, equivalent to 120 ECTS. The first year of the programme introduces you to concepts and methods. The core of the programme is an international intensive course, which is intended to bring all the participants to a common level of excellence. It takes place in the summer between year 1 and year 2 and runs for four weeks. It welcomes several international experts as teachers. The second year of the programme is devoted to tutorials on the material of the intensive course and to a thesis project that is carried out in part at another university of the consortium. The intensive course is organised at the partner insti tutions on a rotating basis (2011 Valencia, 2012 Perugia, 2013 Madrid, etc.).

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Career prospects

In addition to sound theoretical knowledge, the programme’s graduates are prepared to apply any of the scientific codes on the market, or to develop new codes to address new requirements associated with research or productive activities. Graduates will have attained the necessary skills to pursue a scientific career by enrolling in the doctoral programme in Chemistry, Physics or Material Science. You can also develop professional activities as anexpert in molecular design in the pharmaceutical industry, petrochemical companies and new-materials industry. You will also have a suitable profile to work in any company as a computational expert.

Registration fee

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Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven are invited to apply for a scholarship.

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