Master degree program of Alexander Butlerov Institute of Chemistry KFU

04.04.01 Chemistry

Physicochemical methods of analysis in chemistry

Profile: “Physico-chemical methods of analysis in chemistry.”

The qualification: Master

Language: Russian

Duration of education: two years

Cost of education: 2800$ (the first year), 5600$ (the full cost of education)

Supervisor:  Solomonov Boris Nikolaevich, Tel.: +7 927 249 55 30, E-mail:  boris.solomonov@kpfu.ru

Contact person: Vereshchagina Yana Alexandrovna, Tel.: +7 917 399 48 80, E-mail: Jana.Vereschagina@kpfu.ru

Program des­cription:

Physico-chemical and physical methods of the investigation of chemical compounds provide information on the physical properties of molecules and compounds, the reactivities and reaction mechanisms. Magister program is developed to train skilled professionals by providing fundamental knowledge on modern physicochemical and physical methods of the investigation and hands-on experience with modern analytical equipment used in the various fields of chemistry, biology, medicine, petrochemistry, and geology.

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Main courses:

• Fundamental basics of physical chemistry
• Scanning probe microscopy and powder x-ray diffractography of chemical compounds and materials
• Fundamentals and applications of spectral methods
• Thermoanalysis of chemical compounds and materials: thermogravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry, combined approaches
• Gas chromatography
• Electrical, electro- and magnetooptical methods of investigation
• Physical chemistry of oils
• Theoretical and computational methods in physical chemistry
• Magnetic resonance, vibrational spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction methods
• Kinetics and thermodynamics of chemical processes in varying conditions
• Technologies of preparation of nanodispersions and composite materials
• Chip-calorimetry: theory and practice

Program advantages

• Getting advanced knowledge on the theory of physical methods of investigation in chemistry;
• Hands-on training on the modern and unique scientific instruments from leading manufacturers;
• Ability to participate in scientific research during the whole duration of the education;
• Experience in practical and theoretical research planning
• Experience in research result preparation and publication via end-of-term reports
• Tutorship by the leading scientists from KPFU, Russian Academy of Sciences and partner-universities;
• Experience in modern research approaches applied by the leading companies in the fields of chemistry, biology, medicine, petrochemistry, geology.

Career prospects

Graduates can apply for researcher positions in the scientific laboratories of the universities and institutes in Russia and abroad, in the research centers and laboratories in state-owned and private companies in the fields of chemistry, biology, medicine, petrochemistry, geology.

Successful graduates may continue education as PhD students.