Doctoral Programme Chemistry

Curriculum (2009W)

Doktorin/Doktor der Naturwissenschaften (Dr.rer.nat)

Dauer/ECTS-AP
6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits

Mode of Study
Full-time

Language
German / English

Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates

Faculty
Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy

Qualification Level
Doctorate (Third Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 8, EQR/NQR: Level 8

ISCED-F
0531 Chemistry

Study Code
UC 791 xxx | UC 796 615 xxx

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Information on the Curriculum (2009W)

The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.

In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.

University of Innsbruck Bulletins »

Curriculum/Consolidated version (from October 1 2024)
University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 27th 2024, Issue 79, No. 885 (modification of the curriculum)
Curriculum/Consolidated version(from October 1 2021)
University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 24 2021, Issue 85, No. 889 (modification of the curriculum)
Curriculum/Consolidated version (from October 1 2015)
University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 2015, Issue 22, No. 328 (Equivalence list)
University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 2 2015, Issue 13, No. 166 (modification of the curriculum)
English version of the Curriculum
University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 2009, Issue 27, No. 149

Contact and Information

Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d

Dean of Studies
Ass. Prof. Mag. Dr. Thomas Müller

Information for students with disabilities

Requirements

Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent:

master's Programme Chemistry
master's Programme Materials and Nanosciences
Diploma Programme Chemistry
Teacher Training Programme with Diploma Thesis - Subject Chemistry
master's Programme Secondary School Teacher Training (General Education) Subject: Chemistry

Proof of general university entrance qualification:

With the exception of § 64 par. 5 UG 2002, the general university entrance qualification for admission to a doctoral programme shall be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant diploma programme or master's programme or another relevant programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution. To compensate for substantial subject-related differences, supplementary examinations may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the doctoral degree programme.

The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the doctoral degree programme.

Modules and Dissertation

A	B
Compulsory Modules 30 ECTS-Credits	Dissertation 150 ECTS-Credits
Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topic 7.5 ECTS-Credits Department Seminar 10 ECTS-Credits Lecture Series Austrian Chemical Society / Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck / Materials and Nano-Sciences / High Performance Computing 2.5 ECTS-Credits Generic Skills 5 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defense 5 ECTS-Credits	The dissertation is a piece of scientific work on the highest level which serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic must be chosen from the field of chemistry or be closely related to chemistry. The student has to nominate a team of supervisors, comprised of at least two supervisors (dissertation committee). One of the supervisors is named as responsible main supervisor (holder of a “Venia docendi”, a university teaching authorization). With the exception of the main supervisor, supervisors can also come from subject-related fields. In exceptional cases only one supervisor can be nominated. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and the names of the supervisors to the Director of Studies in writing. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal. The dissertation may be submitted as thematically and/or methodically related articles. The quality criteria specified in the curriculum apply.

Compulsory Modules 30 ECTS-Credits

Dissertation 150 ECTS-Credits

Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topic 7.5 ECTS-Credits Department Seminar 10 ECTS-Credits Lecture Series Austrian Chemical Society / Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck / Materials and Nano-Sciences / High Performance Computing 2.5 ECTS-Credits Generic Skills 5 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defense 5 ECTS-Credits

The dissertation is a piece of scientific work on the highest level which serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic must be chosen from the field of chemistry or be closely related to chemistry. The student has to nominate a team of supervisors, comprised of at least two supervisors (dissertation committee). One of the supervisors is named as responsible main supervisor (holder of a “Venia docendi”, a university teaching authorization). With the exception of the main supervisor, supervisors can also come from subject-related fields. In exceptional cases only one supervisor can be nominated. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and the names of the supervisors to the Director of Studies in writing. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal. The dissertation may be submitted as thematically and/or methodically related articles. The quality criteria specified in the curriculum apply.

Modules and Dissertation until wintersemester 2015/2016 »

A	B
Compulsory Modules 60 ECTS-Credits	Dissertation 120 ECTS-Credits
Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topic 10 ECTS-Credits Tutelage of Scientific Working 17.5 ECTS-Credits Department Seminar 9 ECTS-Credits Lecture Series Austrian Chemical Society / Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck / Materials and Nano-Sciences / High Performance Computing 2.5 ECTS-Credits Presentation of Own Research Results 11 ECTS-Credits Generic Skills 5 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defense 5 ECTS-Credits	The dissertation is a piece of scientific work on the highest level which – in contrast to a diploma or master thesis – serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic must be chosen from the field of chemistry or be closely related to chemistry. The student has to propose a team of supervisors, consisting of at least two people (dissertation committee) and to nominate one of them as the supervisor mainly responsible. It is permissible to propose supervisors (with the exception of the main supervisor) from subject related fields. In justifiable exceptional cases it is possible for students to propose only one supervisor. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and the names of the supervisors to the Director of Studies in writing. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal. The dissertation may be submitted as thematically and/or methodically related articles. The quality criteria specified in the curriculum apply.

Compulsory Modules 60 ECTS-Credits

Dissertation 120 ECTS-Credits

Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topic 10 ECTS-Credits Tutelage of Scientific Working 17.5 ECTS-Credits Department Seminar 9 ECTS-Credits Lecture Series Austrian Chemical Society / Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck / Materials and Nano-Sciences / High Performance Computing 2.5 ECTS-Credits Presentation of Own Research Results 11 ECTS-Credits Generic Skills 5 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defense 5 ECTS-Credits

The dissertation is a piece of scientific work on the highest level which – in contrast to a diploma or master thesis – serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic must be chosen from the field of chemistry or be closely related to chemistry. The student has to propose a team of supervisors, consisting of at least two people (dissertation committee) and to nominate one of them as the supervisor mainly responsible. It is permissible to propose supervisors (with the exception of the main supervisor) from subject related fields. In justifiable exceptional cases it is possible for students to propose only one supervisor. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and the names of the supervisors to the Director of Studies in writing. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal. The dissertation may be submitted as thematically and/or methodically related articles. The quality criteria specified in the curriculum apply.

Qualification Profile and Skills

Graduates of the Doctoral Programme Chemistry have a systematic understanding of their research discipline and are proficient in the methods employed in this field. Through submission of an original piece of scientific work, graduates make a contribution to research that expands the boundaries of knowledge and meets international standards. The quality and international orientation of the doctoral programme promote graduates' mobility and sharpen their perception beyond the boundaries of their field of expertise. The key qualifications acquired enable graduates to adapt their expertise to fast-changing requirements.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research.

Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities

Graduates of the doctoral programme are able to address and present issues in the natural sciences independently and with a very high level of subject-specific and methodical expertise. Additionally, students acquire the broad scientific and communicative competences required of successful professional scientists in leading positions in academic, industrial, or public environments.

Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examination regulations

The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.

Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »

The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.

A	B	C	E
Austrian grading scheme	Definition	%-age
1	EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance	90.2	= 100%
2	GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors	7
3	SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors	2.4
4	SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria	0.4
5	INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work

December 2021

Overall classification of the qualification

Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).

Forms (in German only)

Forms and Guideline for submitting the Dissertation (valid since 01.11.2023)

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