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The department offers a basic three-year program in Chemistry. It is designed to provide a strong background in all branches of Chemistry, as well as a solid foundation in the complementary fields of Physics, Mathematics and Biology. The program awards the degree of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Chemistry. Graduates are qualified to either continue their studies and research at the graduate level, or to find employment in industries ranging over varied areas such as drug development, laboratory work in medical centers, polymers and materials development, the petrochemical and fertilizers industry, the electronic industry, environmental monitoring, and many others. Alternatively, after acquiring their teaching certificates, graduates can turn to the education system as well.
The six semester (three year) B.A. curriculum requires 124 credit points. The first two semesters are used to acquire strong foundations in mathematics, physics and computer science, as well as the basics of chemistry. The next semesters are used to broaden knowledge in the different branches of chemistry - physical and theoretical, organic, inorganic and analytical. In the last two semesters the students may deepen their studies according to their interests. They may choose their lecture curricula from a wide variety of electives (30 credits allowed) given by members of the Department and visiting professors, and may also attend approved courses at other academic units of the Technion. The curriculum is also composed of basic and advanced laboratory work and offers participation in short research projects.
Instruction is conducted in Hebrew. However, English forms a compulsory part of the curriculum and is used in scientific assigned reading (most text-books are in English), in external contacts and for publication in the international literature.
To accommodate the rapidly developing needs of modern Hi-Tech and sophisticated biotechnology industries, the Department of Chemistry also also offers a variety of joint programs, based on curricula combining course-work in chemistry with courses in other subjects. Students can also pursue a dual degree program, leading to a joint degree from the Department of Chemistry and another Technion Department. Cooperative teaching and research programs are carried out primarily with the Departments of Biology and Materials Engineering. Other combinations are with e.g., the Departments of Physics, Food Engineering & Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering.
Two three-year programs are offered jointly by the Departments of
Chemistry and Biology, leading to a single degree.
Molecular Biochemistry
The three-year Molecular Biochemistry program is designed to provide students with the strong basis in Chemistry required to deal with the rapidly developing field of molecular biology. This program addresses the need for understanding biological processes at the molecular level, which is of vital importance for the advancement of this field. A B.A. degree in Molecular Biochemistry is awarded to graduates of this program that combines varied courses from Chemistry and Biology.
Additional programs award to their graduates dual-Bachelors degrees, one in each of the two fields of
study. On average, four to four-and-a-half years are needed to complete all requirements for the latter programs.
Chemistry and Materials Engineering
This joint program leads to a B.A. degree in chemistry and a B.Sc. degree in materials engineering. A double-degree of this type trains graduates for research and development work in Hi-Tech industries, or for further academic work at the masters and doctoral levels in interdisciplinary areas of research.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
This program is designed for chemists who plan to work in the chemical industry. In addition to traditional studies in chemistry, this program this program provides them with a strong background and a B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering.
Chemistry and Food Engineering & Biotechnology
Graduates of this program are prepared to meet the ever-increasing challenges of the food and biotechnology industries.
Chemistry and Physics
This program provides its graduates with a strong background in both chemistry and physics, suitable to pursue higher academic degrees or for integration into Hi-Tech industries.
Teacher Certification
Students who wish to pursue a certification as high school science teachers can combine their studies for a B.A. in Chemistry with training at the Department for Education in Science and Technology. It is also possible to complete teacher certification separately after receiving the Bachelors degree in chemistry.
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