Area
natural Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Chemical Sciences
University of Concepcion
- City: Concepcion,
- Commune: Concepción,
- Region: Biobío
goals
General objective:
To train graduates who contribute to the generation and transmission of cutting-edge knowledge in chemical sciences by producing graduates with solid knowledge, capable of developing and leading original research autonomously and developing solutions to relevant problems in which Chemistry plays a central role, thus offering highly qualified professionals in accordance with the needs of the academic environment.
Specific objectives:
– To train graduates at the highest level, who lead the creation of knowledge and develop solutions to relevant problems where Chemistry plays a central role, thus offering highly qualified graduates in accordance with the needs of the academic, research, service and productive environment.
– To provide the graduate with a solid education that allows for optimal conceptual and methodological understanding of chemical sciences.
– To contribute to the generation and transmission of knowledge through autonomous and cutting-edge research in the discipline.
– Promote international cooperation to allow the graduate to interact with high-level research groups abroad.
Applicant Profile
The Doctoral Program in Science with a specialization in Chemistry is designed for applicants with outstanding academic performance. Applicants to the Doctoral Program in Science with a specialization in Chemistry must hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, a Master's degree in Chemistry, or an equivalent academic degree/professional title in a related field, with a foundational background that supports their participation in the Doctoral Program. An equivalent academic degree/professional title in a related field includes, among others, Biochemistry, Chemistry Education, and Chemical Engineering. Regardless of their undergraduate background, applicants must demonstrate top academic achievement during their undergraduate studies and excellent analytical and creative skills for formulating, analyzing, and solving problems related to the various areas of chemical sciences. They must also possess a high level of proficiency in experimental work in Chemistry or in the use of computational tools applied to Chemistry. The above is framed within a special interest and motivation for research and a commitment to their environment, ethical-professional values and social responsibility
Graduate profile
The graduate of the Doctorate in Science with a mention in Chemistry is characterized by having solid knowledge, an analytical attitude and creativity in their discipline that allow them to develop original research autonomously and develop solutions to relevant problems in which Chemistry plays a central role.
Graduates of the Doctoral Program in Sciences with a specialization in Chemistry will be prepared to:
– Demonstrate advanced and up-to-date knowledge in chemical sciences, particularly in relation to their area of research.
– To conduct and lead original and independent research, contributing to expanding the frontiers of knowledge in their area of specialization in chemical sciences.
– Lead research teams, contributing from your specialty to the achievement of the stated objectives.
– To critically and autonomously evaluate scientific results and products within a framework of ethical-professional commitment.
– Communicate the results of your research, both orally and in writing, to the scientific and academic community.
Lines of investigation
– Catalysis and Adsorption
– Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
– Inorganic, Bio-Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
– Analytical Chemistry
– Synthetic and Natural Polymers
– Design, Synthesis and Applications of Organic Molecules
Spanish 
English