Description
The Degree in Chemistry is a higher education first-cycle qualification and is classified at Level 6 of the Hellenic Qualifications Framework. Graduates possess a comprehensive and coherent background in Chemistry, including the fundamental principles, theories, and methodologies of the field, as well as laboratory and analytical approaches to chemical phenomena. The degree also constitutes a necessary qualification for practicing the profession of chemist.
Relation to Employment
Graduates of the Department of Chemistry of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki possess pedagogical and teaching competence, in accordance with the applicable legal framework, and fall under the branch P.E.04.02 Chemists.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a high school diploma and successful participation in national-level examinations.
Knowledge
Graduates possess a broad and coherent background in Chemistry, covering the fundamental principles, theories, and methodologies of inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry, as well as elements of biochemistry and chemical technology. They understand the structure, properties, and transformations of matter, as well as the modern laboratory and analytical techniques used for the study and interpretation of chemical phenomena.
Skills
Graduates are able to analyze and solve chemical problems, apply laboratory and analytical techniques, process experimental data, and make critical use of scientific information.
Competences
Graduates are capable of working independently or as part of a team, making informed decisions and scientifically sound judgments, adapting their knowledge and skills to academic and professional environments, and communicating scientific information, ideas, and results effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.