EACH – Excellence in Analytical Chemistry
Annex 1
to A - Award criteria for
Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses
PROGRAMME LAYOUT
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NAME OF THE
PROGRAMME
Excellence in Analytical Chemistry – EACH
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LEVEL OF STUDIES
FIELD OF STUDY
SPECIALITY(IES)
HIGHER EDUCATION
INSTITUTION(S)
FACULTY(IES)
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VALUE IN CREDITS
Master
Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
University of Tartu (UT), University of Oulu (UO), Uppsala
University (UU), Åbo Akademi University (AAU)
Faculty of Science and Technology (UT), Department of Chemistry
(UO), Faculty of Science and Technology (UU), Department of
Chemical Engineering (AAU)
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(ECTS)
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STANDARD STUDY PERIOD
LANGUAGE OF
INSTRUCTION
PROGRAMME
Two years
English
University of Tartu
COORDINATOR
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ADMISSION CRITERIA
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GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF
PROGRAMME
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF
PROGRAMME’S
STRUCTURE
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) containing at least 75 ECTS in
chemistry and 20 ECTS in mathematics and/or physics during the
prior learning periods (minimum eligibility requirement for
application is 60% of the maximum grade available as the average of
all courses included in the transcript).
- English language requirements. One of the following international
tests is required: IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL cb: 230, TOEFL ib: 89, TOEFL pb: 573. This requirement
does not apply if student has completed previous level of education
in English (in Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia, or in any
EU/EEA member states).
- CV
- Motivation letter (of maximum 3000 characters) addressing the
following: (1) Give a short overview of the physical and chemical
basis of modern analytical chemistry. (2) In which role do you see
yourself in your job after completion of the programme and what is
your personal motivation to study analytical chemistry? (3) What is
the role of analytical chemistry in the world's economy and society?
- Recommendation letter from a member of teaching staff of the
previous study level.
- Applicants are required to submit an officially attested copy of
original secondary school leaving certificate if an applicant has not
yet completed Bachelor’s studies (or corresponding level of
education) by the time of applying to the EACH programme.
To provide top quality education in analytical chemistry by
integrating (1) the fundamentals and (2) practical skills of analytical
chemistry with (3) metrological, (4) quality assurance and (5) socioeconomic aspects.
Year 1 (60 ECTS): All students study at UT where they pass the
following modules: General Analytical Chemistry Module,
Metrology Module, Socio-Economical Module and Elective
Module.
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Year 2 (60 ECTS): Students study either at UO, UU or AAU to
obtain a narrower specialization in one of the specific fields:
-- Separation science and bioorganic analysis, including multimodal
separation techniques and complex samples of biological importance
(UU);
-- Determination of trace elements using modern atomic
spectroscopy techniques in complex samples of environmental,
health or technological importance (UO);
-- Electroanalysis and electrochemical sensors, including their
design, fabrication and uses for different analytical tasks (AAU).
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DEGREES TO BE
AWARDED
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GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
DOCUMENTS ISSUED AT
GRADUATION
HIGHER EDUCATION
INSTITUTION(S)
AWARDING GRADUATION
DOCUMENT(S)
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
(KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS TO BE
ACQUIRED: SPECIALITY
RELATED AND GENERIC)
Students are awarded double degrees - one of the following
combinations:
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Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement
Science) (UT) + Master of Science in Chemistry (UO)
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Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement
Science) (UT) + Master of Science 120 Credits (UU)
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Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement
Science) (UT) + Master of Science in Technology
120 ECTS credits acquired, all compulsory courses passed and
master's thesis prepared and successfully defended
Double diplomas and diploma supplements of the two universities
where studies were taken.
All partner universities are degree awarding institutions: UT, UO,
UU, AAU – double degrees will be awarded.
Upon completion of the EACH programme, the student:
1. Has systematic understanding of the physical, chemical and
metrological foundations of analytical chemistry; factors affecting
analytical results; methods for calculating and presenting of results
and evaluating their quality for the widespread chemical analysis
methods.
2. Has systematic understanding of laboratory quality systems (ISO
17025 and GLP), economic and legal aspects of chemical analysis
and basic understanding of managing an analytical laboratory,
including maintaining a quality management system.
3. Has the basic skills to work with the widespread analysis and
sample preparation techniques and to tune them according to
specific analysis tasks; to optimize analysis procedures; to make data
evaluation and sampling.
4. Is able to define the problem, choose the methods, test them and
determine their characteristics, assess their suitability for the task
and apply corrective actions in one of the subfields of analytical
chemistry:
4.a. Separation science and organic analysis, including multimodal
separation techniques and complex samples of biological
importance;
4.b. Determination of trace elements using modern atomic
spectroscopy techniques in complex samples of environmental,
health or technological importance;
4.c. Electroanalysis and electrochemical sensors, including their
design, miniaturization and uses for different analytical tasks.
5. Has the knowledge and skills to evaluate the adequacy of
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chemical analysis results obtained either by him/herself or by others.
6. Has basic proficiency in one of the three languages spoken in the
universities involved in the EACH programme and is familiar with
the main cultural characteristics of the countries where studies take
place.
University of Tartu
NAME AND VOLUME OF THE
MODULE:
General Analytical Chemistry Module (27)
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
To provide the basic knowledge and skills in analytical chemistry.
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE
Student, who has passed the module:·
- Has systematic understanding of analytical chemistry, its main
concepts and terminology and is able to defend his/her ideas in a
related discussion;
- Knows the physical and chemical background of the common
chemical analysis methods and is able to apply them in practice;
- Knows and is able to apply mathematical methods for treatment
of measurement data and is able to present measurement results
correctly;
- Has an overview of method development in chemical analysis
and is able to evaluate the advantages and drawbacks of these
methods.
(speciality related skills and
knowledge to be acquired; generic
skills.
COURSES OF THE MODULE,
THEIR VOLUME AND PRINCIPLES
OF THEIR SELECTION
Measurement Data Processing (3) (two lectures delivered by staff
from UU), Practical Chemical Analysis (6), Master Seminar in
Analytical Chemistry (6), Practical Works in Chemical Analysis
and Metrology (6) (two practical works on atomic spectroscopy
will be delivered by UO people and two practical works on
electroanalysis will be delivered by AAU people), English for
Analytical Chemistry (6).
All courses are compulsory.
NAME AND VOLUME OF THE
MODULE:
Metrology Module (9)
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
To provide knowledge and practical skills in metrology and is
applications to analytical chemistry.
Student, who has passed the module:
- has the knowledge of the main metrological concepts
(traceability, measurement uncertainty) and approaches (validation
of analysis procedures, reference materials, interlaboratory
comparisons) relevant to chemical analysis;
- has the knowledge and skills for ensuring and checking the
reliability of analysis results and expressing them correctly;
- has the ability to analyze presented analysis results for their
correctness and reliability.
Fundamentals of Metrology (3), Metrology in Chemistry (6)
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE (speciality related skills
and knowledge to be acquired;
generic skills)
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
All courses are compulsory.
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NAME AND VOLUME OF THE
MODULE:
Socio-economical Module (15)
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
To provide socio-economical knowledge of analytical chemistry
and language skills.
Student, who has passed the module:
- knows the main concepts of quality assurance, the most common
quality assurance systems (ISO 17025 and GLP) and is able to
work in compliance with them;
- understands the socio-economical impact of analytical chemistry,
both at micro- and macro-economy level;
- is able to communicate results of chemical analysis to a nonspecialist audience;
- is able to communicate at the basic level in the language of one
of the four countries involved in the programme
Measurements and Law (3), Economic Aspects of Measurements
(3), Quality Management (3), Language Course (6)
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE (speciality related skills
and knowledge to be acquired;
generic skills)
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
Language course: Estonian, Finnish or Swedish language can be
taken. The remaining courses are compulsory.
NAME AND VOLUME OF THE
MODULE:
Elective Module (9)
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
Student acquires additional knowledge according to his/her
interests. Also the levelling course in chemistry is included in this
module.
Student, who has passed the module:
- has introductory knowledge in some specific field of chemical
analysis or physical measurements;
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE (speciality related skills
and knowledge to be acquired;
generic skills)
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
Measuring and Instrumentation (3), Practical Works on Physical
Measurement and Calibration (3), Introduction to Environmental
Analysis (3), Introduction to Biochemical Analysis (3), Analytical
chemistry of food products (3), Levelling course in chemistry (6)
9 ECTS credits are required. 6 ECTS must be earned from the
courses listed above. The remaining 3 ECTS can be from any
courses offered by UT, e.g. related to local culture or society.
For students showing insufficient level in the introductory test the
Levelling course in chemistry is compulsory.
UNIVERSITY OF OULU
NAME OF THE MODULE:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE
(speciality related skills and
knowledge to be acquired; generic
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Module (15)
To provide knowledge of the background chemistry areas that are
needed to understand chemical and physical properties of
elements, their compounds and reactivity. This is needed to get
profound understanding of analytical systems, e.g. sample
preparation and spectroscopy.
Student, who has passed the module:
- knows structure and bonding of complexes of transition metals
and their chemical and spectroscopic properties;
- knows organometallic chemistry and catalysis;
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skills)
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
NAME OF THE MODULE:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE
(speciality related skills and
knowledge to be acquired; generic
skills)
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
- knows the basics of quantum mechanics and statistical
mechanics and quantum mechanics of atoms and simple
molecules.
Inorganic Chemistry II (4), Physical Chemistry (II) (4), Inorganic
Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry (7).
These courses are compulsory.
Trace Elements Analysis Module (10)
To provide theoretical background and practical skills in trace
element analysis using various instrumental techniques. The
module will also focus on students’ skills in common statistical
methods and statistical experimental design.
Student, who has passed the module:
- has acquired in-depth theoretical background and basic practical
skills of FAAS, ETAAS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS;
- is aware of interference effects, optimization of analytical
methods and instrument diagnostics;
- has acquired in-depth theoretical background and basic practical
skills in sampling, is able to understand sources of different types
of sampling errors and how to take representative samples;
- knows and can apply various sample preparation techniques used
in trace and ultra trace elemental analysis depending on the scope
of the analysis and is aware of systematic error sources in sample
preparation;
- is familiar with statistical techniques that are applied in
validation of analytical methods of element analysis and in quality
control in analytical laboratories;
- knows and is able to apply experimental designs in the field of
analytical chemistry.
Sampling and Sample Preparation (4)
Atomic Spectrometric Methods (4).
ICP-MS Workshop (3).
Determination of Trace Elements (3)
Statistical Methods in Analytical Chemistry (4) (two lectures will
be given by UU people)
Experimental Design (4)
Courses in the amount of 10 ECTS are compulsory.. The exact
courses depend on the topic of the master's thesis.
NAME OF THE MODULE:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE
(speciality related skills and
knowledge to be acquired; generic
skills)
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
Finnish Language (5)
Student acquires basic skills of the Finnish language.
Student is able to communicate in the Finnish language either at
the level A1 or A2 (depending whether he/she has taken the
language course at UT during the year 1). Language levels are
determined by the Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages.
Finnish Language (5)
Compulsory course.
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UPPSALA UNIVERSITY
NAME OF THE MODULE:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE
(speciality related skills and
knowledge to be acquired; generic
skills.
Open Advanced Course in Chemistry with Focus on
Separation and Mass Spectrometry (10)
The module will give practical and theoretical knowledge and
skills of modern analytical separation and detection methods with
emphasis on mass spectrometry.
Student, who has passed the module is able to:
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COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
describe theoretical models for separation, optimization
and detection for chromatographic (liquid - and gas
chromatography) and capillary electrophoretic methods and
predict how changes in experimental conditions influence a
separation with these methods;
describe the principle and the design of the components
that are included in separation and mass spectrometric
instrumentation;
account for which type of information that can be received
from a chromatogram, electropherogram and mass spectrum
(as well as from the hyphenated techniques) and have the
ability to carry out general evaluation of spectra;
choose appropriate technique regarding both separation
and detection and be able to choose and justify the choice of
instrumentation based on performance and requirements that
the applications demand;
plan and carry out validation of the performance of
analytical methods;
plan and carry out both qualitative and quantitative
analysis of for example bioanalytical nature by means of the
above mentioned methods, evaluate the data and assess the
reliability of the results.
The module is divided into two parts. Part 1: Introduction and
theory (5) (one lecture on ESI-MS theory will be given by UT
people), part 2: Practical applications (5).
Both parts are compulsory.
NAME OF THE MODULE:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE (speciality related skills
and knowledge to be acquired;
generic skills.
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
Applied Chemical Analysis of Complex Samples (15)
To obtain practical skills of analysis of different complex objects,
related to the master's thesis topic.
Student, who has passed the module:
has obtained deep knowledge about advanced methods for
sampling, sample preparation, separation and detection and
how they can be combined into complete analytical
procedures;
has skills in usage of methods for analysis of variance and
multivariate data handling;
has developed skills to critically select proper methods to
solve complex analytical problems from human medicine,
industry, and environment.
Applied Analysis (15) (one full application example on pesticide
analysis will be delivered by UT people)
Compulsory course.
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NAME OF THE MODULE:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE
(speciality related skills and
knowledge to be acquired; generic
skills)
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
ÅBO AKADEMI UNIVERSITY
NAME OF THE MODULE:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE
(speciality related skills and
knowledge to be acquired; generic
skills.
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
Swedish Language (5)
Student acquires basic skills of the Swedish language.
Student is able to communicate in the Swedish language either at
the level A1 or A2 (depending whether he/she has taken the
language course at UT during the year 1). Language levels are
determined by the Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages.
Swedish Language (5)
Compulsory Course
Electroanalysis Module (25)
To obtain theoretical background and practical knowledge in
electrochemistry and chemical sensors. Modern design and
fabrication of electrochemical sensors are emphasized in
laboratory exercises and seminars where student also becomes
familiar with analytical chemistry research.
Student, who has passed the module:
 understands the fundamental principles of
electrochemistry: electron transfer and double-layer
charging at the electrode/solution interface
 knows the theoretical background and working principles
of potentiometry, voltammetry, conductometry and
electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
 explains the main concepts of chemical sensors based on
electrochemical-, optical-, mass- and thermal transduction
of the signal
 constructs an ion selective electrode and evaluates its
analytical performance
 is able to select, set up, test (validate) and apply an
electroanalytical method to solve an analytical problem
and write a technical report
 is familiar with the electrochemical principles of batteries,
supercapacitors, fuel cells and solar cells
 is familiar with current trends in analytical chemistry,
including miniaturized total analysis systems
Applied electrochemistry (5), Chemical sensors (5) (one lecture
and one seminar on dissolved oxygen sensors will be delivered by
UT people), Special project in analytical chemistry (10), Seminars
in analytical chemistry (5)
All courses are compulsory.
NAME OF THE MODULE:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
Swedish Language (5)
Student acquires basic skills of the Swedish language.1
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AAU is located in a (mainly) Swedish-speaking region of Finland and the main operation
language of the university is Swedish.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE
(speciality related skills and
knowledge to be acquired; generic
skills)
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
Student is able to communicate in the Swedish language either at
the level A1 or A2 (depending whether he/she has taken the
language course at UT during the year 1). Language levels are
determined by the Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages.
Swedish Language (5)
Compulsory
ALL UNIVERSITIES
NAME OF THE MODULE:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE
MODULE:
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE
MODULE
(speciality related skills and
knowledge to be acquired; generic
skills)
COURSES OF THE MODULE AND
PRINCIPLES OF THEIR
SELECTION
Master's Thesis (30)
Student develops practical skills in planning, executing and
reporting of scientific research in the field of analytical chemistry.
An important preparatory element of the master's thesis is the
EACH Winter School consisting of short courses, discussions with
professors, lectures by visiting scholars and presentations by
students about the progress of their master's theses. Besides the
lectures and seminars on the advanced topics of analytical
chemistry there is a special lecture on the ethical code of conduct
and plagiarism for the first-year students.
Student, who has passed the module:·
- is intimately familiar with one specific field of analytical
chemistry both in terms of knowledge and skills;
- is able to compose and present public presentations and to
present one's viewpoints, conclusions and generalizations and be
able to discuss them with experts in the field;
- knows the principles and requirements for scientific work and
scientific ethics and is able to work according to these
requirements.
Master's thesis, Winter School (30)
Compulsory.
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