Program and structure

The first block is devoted to the introduction of essential concepts, mainly in chemistry, but also in mathematics, physics and biology.

The 2nd and 3rd blocks of the Bachelier cycle in Chemical Sciences are designed to give students a solid general education in the major branches of chemistry: physical chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials chemistry and biochemistry.

Particular emphasis is placed on the experimental aspect of the chemical sciences, with numerous practical and personal work sessions supervised by a team of motivated teachers and assistants.

Student laboratories are located on the La Plaine campus, and in particular in the Mendeleev building, dedicated primarily to chemistry. In addition to the usual chemistry equipment, they are equipped with a wide range of analytical apparatus, complemented by state-of-the-art equipment in the research laboratories.

In the third block, personal projects give students the opportunity to design activities to popularize chemistry and present them to the general public at the Printemps des Sciences.

English, an essential lingua franca in the world of science, is an integral part of the curriculum, in the form of a specific course starting in the second year, as well as activities linked to personal work.

Finally, basic computer training is provided from the first year, with a course devoted to the basics of scientific programming. This training is reinforced by more advanced courses in the second and third years.

Teaching profile

The programme description defines the expected learning outcomes at the end of the cycle (Bachelor's, Master's, etc.). The programme description defines the expected learning outcomes, i.e. what the student should know, understand and be able to achieve at the end of a learning activity, a teaching unit or a study cycle (Bachelor's, Master's, etc.). Learning outcomes are defined in terms of knowledge, expertise and soft skills.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of the subject.
• Communicate information clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate and work in a team.
• Develop personally and professionally.
• Have a rigorous scientific approach.

For more information, consult the course description for this study cycle below.

Opportunities

The Bachelor's in Chemistry does not lead to a professional career. Generally, graduates of this degree continue their studies in this field until Master level, as well as in fields such as Biochemistry. Such access is sometimes conditional on a subsequent study programme.