• Drug Chemistry 
• teaching specialty - Teaching Chemistry

First-degree studies (6 semesters) are intended for people interested in chemical sciences. The educational objective in the first-degree chemistry studies includes obtaining knowledge and skills in the field of general chemistry issues and related fields, based on the foundations of mathematical and natural sciences. The graduate has knowledge in the field of modern chemistry and shows proficiency in the specialty. He/she is also ready to start research in the specialty and to comprehensive analysis of chemical processes. He/she can solve chemical problems by applying of contemporary analysis and using of modern analytical equipment. He/she has also the ability to work in a group and knows the rules of organizing and managing teamwork. He/she has knowledge in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development as well as knows the legal, ethical and economic principles of the professional work. The study program is enriched with issues related to economy and entrepreneurship in a small and medium-sized company and managing of innovative projects, what provides the graduate to develop own business in the chemical sector. Moreover, the graduate is ready to undertake second-degree studies in the field of Chemistry.

• specialty Drug Chemistry – the study program of this specialty, in addition to subjects providing chemical education, enables to gain of extended knowledge and skills regarding methods used in the synthesis and analysis of drugs, drug design as well as methods of obtaining medicinal substances.
• teaching specialty - Teaching Chemistry - the study program of this specialty, in addition to subjects providing chemistry education, enables the acquisition of knowledge, skills and social competences that are important for future teachers, in accordance with the current regulation on education preparing for the teaching profession.

Graduates acquire the right to work in education (primary and post-primary level) only after completing the teaching specialization at the second level of studies.

• in the field of chemical sciences, related natural sciences (mathematics, physics), as well as biochemistry and materials engineering, at a level that allows the graduates to meet the requirements of the job market and to work in the various branches of chemical industry, as well as at modern and advanced technical workplaces of pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries,

• covering the knowledge and skills in the field of synthesis, purification, separation, analysis of the composition and determination of the structure of chemical compounds using classical and instrumental methods, especially useful in the work in research and analytical laboratories of chemical and medical profile with modern and advanced equipment,

• covering knowledge of the principles of occupational health and safety, rational and safe use of chemicals and legal regulations in the field of chemical management, 

• covering the knowledge and skills in the field of interpretation, presentation and documentation of the chemical experiment results,

• covering the skills of creative thinking and solving problems that may occur during the professional work. 

• Interesting specialties (Drug Chemistry, teaching specialty - Teaching Chemistry) tailored to the needs of the job market, 

• Possibility of studying in English,

• Highly qualified and student-friendly staff,

• Classes are mostly experimental,

• A modern and still developed didactic base,

• Access to a well-equipped library, internet databases and the department's computer lab,

• Possibility of development within student organizations and research clubs,

• A wide range of international programs and trips, e.g. as part of the COLOURS European University and the ERASMUS+ program,
• Scholarships and accommodation at the Dormitory.

Chemistry is a dynamically developing field of science, and specialists in this field are highly valued.

The graduates of 1st degree Chemistry:

• have the possibility of further education and continuation of studies in the field of 2nd degree Chemistry,

• they can work in many sectors of the business - from education and science to industry and administration,

• they can work in chemical, cosmetic and pharmacological laboratories, both industrial and research, as well as in industrial plants of the chemical and food sectors,

• they can be able to professionally fulfill in the marketing and sales departments of companies operating in the chemical, biotechnological, pharmaceutical, biomedical and related fields.

Qualification criteria