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Chemistry: Coordination Chemistry and Organometallic Chemistry

Course · 15 credits

Description

Immerse yourself in the chemistry of transition metals - learn about coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry combined with bio-inorganic chemistry. Great focus is placed on applications in organometallic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis and the importance of metals in biological systems.

KEMM52.The aim of the course is to enable students to acquire specialised theoretical and practical knowledge within coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry.  The course is about the chemistry of the transition metals - what compounds they form, what structures they have and how they react. A large focus is also placed on applications within organometallic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis and the importance of metals in biological systems. The course covers different spectroscopic methods that can be used to study metal complexes and in the laboratory students learn how to synthesise metal compounds using modern techniques, such as Schlenk techniques. 

Course content

Lectures and exercises deal with coordination chemistry and organometallic chemistry. The topics studied in this area include structure and bonding theories, reaction mechanisms and characterisation methods (NMR and molecular spectroscopy). The course also covers typical reactions within organometallic chemistry, the use of organometallic reagents in catalysis and organic synthesis, and databases in chemistry. Furthermore, the role of metals in biological systems is addressed.

The laboratory sessions are intended to provide students with practical skills in inorganic synthesis and other experimental techniques. The course also provides training in oral and written presentation.

The aim of the seminar is to provide students with practical skills in compiling research literature and present this orally and in writing.

Closed for applications

Application opportunities

Contact

Undergraduate Studies in Chemistry

Visiting address
Naturvetarvägen 14 / Sölvegatan 39 A, 223 62 Lund

Postal address
Box 124, 221 00 Lund

+46 46 222 83 40

http://www.kemi.lu.se/english

Lovisa Andersson

Study advisor

+46 46 222 83 57

lovisa [dot] andersson [at] kilu [dot] lu [dot] se

Requirements and selection

Entry requirements

90 ECTS credits Science studies including knowledge corresponding to KEMA10 General Chemistry, 7,5 credits, KEMA01 Organic Chemistry - Basic Course, 7,5 credits, KEMA12 Inorganic Chemistry - Basic Course, 7.5 credits, KEMA03 Biochemistry - Basic Course, 7.5 credits, KEMB21 Organic Chemistry, 15 credits, and KEMB22 Inorganic Chemistry, 7.5 credits. English 6/English Course B.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

English language requirements

Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.

How to prove your English proficiency – universityadmissions.se

Country-specific requirements

Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:

Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se

Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se

Apply

Start Spring Semester 2024

Day-time Lund, full time 100%

In English

Study period

20 March 2024 - 2 June 2024

Application

You can only apply for this course in the 'Swedish student' application round. Find out more: Applying for studies – when to apply

How to apply

Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.

When to apply for studies

Step 1: Apply online

  • Check that you meet the entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
  • Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period.
    Visit the University Admissions in Sweden website
  • Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the application deadline.

Step 2: Submit documents

  • Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies
    Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
    Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
     
  • Get all your documents ready:
    - official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants)
    - official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants)
    - passport/ID (all applicants) and
    - proof of English proficiency (all applicants).
     
  • Prepare programme-specific documents if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
  • Upload or send all required documents to University Admissions before the document deadline.
  • Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the document deadline.

* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+).
* If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme. However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below. 

Svensk student? 
Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt masterprogram på lu.se

Tuition fees

Non-EU/EEA citizens

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 38 750

First payment: SEK 38 750

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Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Application fee

If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.


*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.

Scholarships & funding

Lund University Global Scholarship programme

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.

Lund University Global Scholarship

Swedish Institute Scholarships

The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.

Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website

Country-specific scholarships and funding options

Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.

External scholarships

Information about scholarships from external organisations