Degree in Chemistry

Admission and graduation profile

Recommended entry profile

The student body that meets the access requirements established by the Law may be admitted to the pre-registration process for the Degree in Chemistry. It would be advisable for them to have a background in Science or Health Sciences, with basic knowledge of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics and a certain command of the English language. They must also have personal aptitudes such as interest in research and experimentation, capacity for analysis and abstract understanding, numerical skills, deductive ability, method and rigor in their work, and a vocation for Chemistry.

Graduation profile

Chemistry graduates acquire the skills necessary to develop the profession of chemist in different areas of work:

  • Industry: chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, textile, agri-food, cosmetics, petrochemical, renewable energy, fuels, new materials, etc. Design and development of new products. Quality control and production. Industrial process control. Management: technical or general management. Commercial management and marketing.
  • Chemical analysis in private and public laboratories: health, agriculture, customs, drug analysis, doping control, identification and restoration of artistic heritage…
  • Investigación básica y aplicada, como futuros investigadores e investigadoras de I+D+i en la industria, en la Universidad y otros organismos públicos de investigación, una vez superada la titulación de máster correspondiente (nivel MECES 3).

  • Environmental protection and control: water analysis, treatment and purification. Detection, analysis and treatment of polluting substances, urban, agricultural and industrial waste.
  • Technical advice, consultancy and prevention of occupational risks and industrial hygiene.
  • Docencia en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, Bachillerato, Formación Profesional y Universidad, una vez superado el Máster universitario en Formación del Profesorado que habilita para el ejercicio de actividades profesionales.