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The International Master SERP-Chem is a two-year Erasmus Mundus training in Surface, Electro, Radiation, and Photo-Chemistry with elements of Management, Business, Innovation and Valorisation, Communication and Patent law.

The Master SERP-Chem aims at training students in the most performing experimental and theoretical tools used and developed in chemistry, and to become the topmost researchers and managers in areas of great relevance such as :

* green chemistry based on photon-induced reactions,
* nanomedicine and renewable energies, applications of radiations,
* catalysis and industrial processes based on innovative surface treatments and modification,
* environment concerns.

An intensive summer school allows students to develop entrepreneurial skills management projects and bussiness skills.

The programme promotes mobility and interdisciplinarity. The students will attend lecture in at least two different countries of their choice : France, Italy, Poland, Portugal. A 6 months master thesis will be performed during the last semester. In order to encourage networking, the thesis will be co-supervised by two professionals in Europe and in the home country. The language of instruction and examination is English. Language and civilization courses are compulsory.

To ensure an optimal learning environment, the ratio professor/student is close to 2. The host institutions offer tutors to help in the social integration of the participants (tutors, visas, accommodation, cultural activities).

Students will be awarded a multiple diploma with a joint diploma supplement.

The admission criteria is the bachelor degree (180 ECTS or equivalent) in Chemistry or Physics with English skills.

The application must be submitted online before November 30, 2010 in order to compete for European (Erasmus Mundus) scholarships (1000EUR/month).

Scholars are welcome to apply.

Semester 1FRANCE - Introduction to basic concepts and tools in physical-chemistry

* French course/ French -European civilization
* Quantum mechanics, thermodynamic, applications
* Reaction dynamics in gas and solution phases, fundamentals of electron transfer
* Experimental Methods: UV, IR, X Spectroscopies, NMR, RPE, Mass Spectroscopy
* Introduction to biophysics and bio-informatics
* Introduction to Organic Chemistry
* Industrial applications and Introduction to Patent Law

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ITALY - Introduction to basic concepts and tools in physical-chemistry

* Italian course / Italian -European civilization
* Quantum mechanics
* Spectroscopic and Microscopic Characterization
* Applied chemical physics
* Fundamentals of surface science
* Complements of Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry
* Patent Law

Semester 2POLAND - Introduction to basic concepts and tools in physical-chemistry

* Polish course/ Polish-European civilization
* Organic chemistry: modern methods in synthesis of natural products , asymmetric synthesis
* Fundamentals of Monte Carlo simulations Applications of molecular simulations in physical chemistry
* Physical Chemistry of nanodispersed systems and polymer solutions
* Dynamics of intra- and inter molecular chemical reactions and photochemical processes
* Structural studies of macromolecules: biocrystallography and diffractometry

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PORTUGAL - Introduction to basic concepts and tools in physical-chemistry

* Portuguese course / Portuguese -European civilization
* Interfacial electrochemistry
* Thermochemistry in macromolecules
* Techniques for physical and chemical characterization of interfaces
* Interfaces
* Colloids

2 weeks summer school: MBAand entrepreunarial tools

Semester 3FRANCE - Specialization 1: "Industrial and Medical app

lications of radiations"

* French courses / French-European civilization
* Bibliography research / Presentation of research facilities for radiations
* Simulation tools
* Fast processes in condensed matter
* Radiation induced reactivity in biological systems
* Applications of radiation: Medical and industrial aspects
* Nanosciences
* Social aspects of radiations
* Complementary tools

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POLAND - Specialization 2: "Photochemistry, Spectroscopy and Environment"

* Polish Language / Poland-European integration
* Photochemistry and luminescence spectroscopy - applications in chemistry and molecular biology
* Single molecule spectroscopy
* Environmental photochemistry
* Computational chemistry: application in photochemistry
* Luminescence of rare earth elements. Application in chemistry and biology
* Bibliography research / Presentation of research facilities

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PORTUGAL - Specialization 3: "Functionalized surfaces and Sustainable Development"

* Portuguese courses/ Portuguese -European civilization
* Techniques for characterization of functionalized surfaces
* Application for biomaterials/ or Functionalized surfaces to sustainable chemistry
* Nanostructure films and composites
* Electrodeposition, nucleation and growth, underpotential deposition
* Biomaterials
* Bibliography research / Presentation of research facilities

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ITALY - Specialization 4: "Nanoscience and Catalysis"

* Italian courses/ Italian -European civilization
* Corrosion and Protection of Materials
* Industrial Catalysis
* Inorganic Functional and Structural Materials
* Chemistry of ceramics
* Nanostructuring at surfaces
* Bibliography research / Presentation of research facilities

Semester 4

Internship in academic lab or company

The admission criteria is the bachelor degree (180 ECTS or equivalent) in Chemistry or Physics with English skills.The application must be submitted online (before November 30, 2010 in order to compete for European (Erasmus Mundus) scholarships (1000EUR/month).Scholars are welcome to apply.