Chemical Innovation and Regulation
Chemical Innovation and Regulation
Chemical Innovation and Regulation
Applications for Erasmus Mundus grants open from October to February.
Regular applications open from April to JulyAdmission Requirements
The Master's degree is designed to provide additional education or training in the student's specialized branch of knowledge. The minimum requirements for admission to the Masters are:
1) Strong Academic Background in appropriate disciplines
A "strong academic background" in appropriate disciplines means candidates must hold a high education diploma issued by a competent High Education authority attesting the completion of a degree equivalent to a 1st cycle (180 ECTS), in a field where Chemistry plays an important role. This may be a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Clinical Analysis, Medicine, etc.
2) Demonstrated command of the English language
A "demonstrated command of English" means the candidate must prove he/she can understand, speak and write English proficiently enough to take the majority of modules, which are taught in English.
Possible examples include:
Test of English as a Foreign Language, TOEFL scores paper 575 / computer 232
Internet based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT™ ) total score 94
International English Language Testing System, IELTS scores 6.5
General Certificate of Education, GCSE, AS Level, A Level
Cambridge Proficiency Certificate, CPE, Level 4-5
Oxford Higher Certificate, International Certificate Conference (ICC Stage 3 Technical)
A self-test included in the online application. A minimum classification of B2 is required in all fields.
In case of selection, candidates who only took the self-test but did not provide an official certificate of English language will be interviewed prior to acceptance.
The interview will have the objective of confirming the self-test of English proficiency presented in the application. In case the interview shows the proficiency is below what was stated in the application, the application will be considered not eligible.
3) Adequate financial resources
You should be fully aware of the financial costs of the programme. These include the tuition fees and the costs of living and studying in the city of the Host University, i.e. accommodation, transportation and food.
If you are applying from outside the European Union you must take into account the costs of traveling to Europe and back home. Depending on your nationality, you may need to obtain a passport student visa, with costs depending on the country you are applying from.
If your application is accepted, you will be required to provide a Guarantee of full financial support for the duration of the studies. The University needs to know that you have sufficient funds to cover the entire period of study. This document must be signed by whomever is meeting your university expenses. It may also have to be certified by a bank or lawyer. Keep a copy of this form since you may also need it to apply for your student visa. Please note that the university will issue the relevant certificate of eligibility for a passport student visa only if you are able to document fully your source(s) of income.
In case you are among the top ranked candidates who are awarded a ChIR studentship this will be sufficient to cover part of the costs above. (see the costs and funding page)
Selection Procedure
The evaluation of candidates is made by a Selection Committee composed of representatives from each of the partner universities in the ChIR.
All eligible candidates are evaluated and ranked according to the following criteria:
A. Quality of previous qualifications - evaluates the academic curriculum of the candidate: previous degrees, post-graduate courses, specialization courses, scientific publications.
B. Proficiency in languages of the consortium, particularly English.
C. Motivation and Potential - measures the benefit to the candidate from the Master.
D. Suitability - match between the candidate’s profile and the Master. Appropriate professional experience is evaluated.
E. Recommendations - based on the confidential evaluation of the candidate by two referees.
Each criterion A-E is scored 0-5. Only very high quality candidates, with all criteria above 4, are accepted to the course.
Accepted candidates are ranked by order of merit.
The higher ranked candidates who applied within the Erasmus Mundus deadlines are considered for Erasmus Mundus studentships according to the rules defined by the European Commission such as of geographical balance.
How to Apply?
The application is made online, and is the same for all candidates.
To apply, you must create an account at
https://emmcchir.ualg.pt/login/index.php
You will then be sent an email with credentials to enter the application portal.
Please download and read the instructions for candidates before filling your application form.
