Overview

The Synthesis, Catalysis and Molecular Design programme from Rovira i Virgili University is primarily research-oriented, so graduates will be able to undertake research, development and innovation in industry. The general objectives are the following:

To provide high-level scientific training in the fields of molecular synthesis, catalysis and design, so that graduates can undertake doctoral studies and pursue a scientific or academic career.
To provide graduates with a capacity for innovation and the necessary skills to synthesise sustainable chemical products and processes in the professional world.

Career opportunities

It provides the following career opportunities:

Doctoral studies.
Leading sectors of production that have interdisciplinary research groups. The spectrum is broad, as most industrial processes require catalysts. However, the sectors with which the master's degree is most involved are fine chemicals in general: synthesis of intermediates, pharmaceutical chemistry, agricultural chemistry, plant protection products and synthesis of polymers and smart materials. Graduates will be able to design and develop new products and processes in chemical companies in general.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asymmetric Synthesis

Organometallics Homogenous Catalysis

Catalytic Materials

Structural Determination Techniques

Supramolecular Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months
Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tarragona, Spain

Disciplines

Chemistry Design Molecular Sciences View 7 other Masters in Chemistry in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

As well as the compulsory general documentation required for pre-enrolment in the programme, you must also submit the following documents:

Proof of competence in English (minimum level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference).

Letter of motivation for academic coordination.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2913 EUR / full

≈ 2913 EUR / full
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1806 EUR / full

≈ 1806 EUR / full

Additional Details

Students with degrees from non-EU countries will be charged an academic tax of €218.15 the first time they enrol only.

Living costs

Tarragona

Spain

580 - 960 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

One of the aims of the university is to facilitate access to higher education and to prevent exclusion for financial reasons

Master Project Fellowship Programme of the URV’s departments of Chemistry and the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)

Every year, the Universitat Rovira i Virgili offers three kind of scholarships:

URV Master’s Grants
URV Master’s AUIP Grants
Grants for initiation in teaching and research URV - BIDI.

Application period opens every April and closes every month of June.

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