EMMC-ChIR - Chemical Innovation and Regulation
Master
In Barcelona (Spain)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Barcelona (Spain)
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
October
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Credits
120
This two year masters program focuses on the regulation of chemical substance. During this masters program students have an opportunity to study in at least two universities in Europe. Students will learn many important skills that will help advance the student’s career in the regulation of chemical substance industry. Students are also encouraged to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
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About this course
Applicants are required to have a diploma from a competent high education authority. This diploma must be in a field related to an industry where Chemical regulation is important. Applicant must have a strong understanding of the English language. Writing and speaking English is necessary for completion of the program. Applicant must have sufficient financial resources.
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Subjects
- Design of chemical products
- Industrial implementation of chemical processes
- Marketing of chemical substances
- Assessment of risks
- Toxicological and environmental assessment
- International Regulations
Teachers and trainers (3)
Emilio Tagliavini
Programme Director
Per il Master Erasmus Mundus in "Chemical Innovation and Regulation" il docente sarà presente presso il Campus de Gambelas dell'Università dell'Algarve a Faro nelle settimane: 04-08/11/2013 e 23-27/07/2014
Isabel Cavaco
Programme Coordinator
Isabel Cavaco is Assistant Professor (Professora Auxilar) at University of Algarve, Faro, and an Integrated Member of Centro de Química Estrutural at Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon.
Teresa Fernandes
Programme Director
Teresa Fernandes, Professor of Environmental Science, studies the fate of contaminants in natural systems and their effects on species and communities. She is particularly interested in ecosystem health, links with human health, and management of risk. Specific subjects of her research have included oil, aquaculture, organic enrichment, endocrine disruptors and nanomaterials. Another important aspect of Teresa's research is the management of aquatic and coastal systems, and the integration of science and policy for the sustainable management of natural systems.
Course programme
Staff dealing with the regulation of chemicals need an integrated, interdisciplinary view of the lifecycle of chemical substances: the Design, including the most recent technology for the production of alternative materials; the Industry, including a solid understanding of the current economy of chemical industry and the requirements for implementation of new processes; the Market, including understanding the social perception of the risk of chemicals; the Assessment, including a deep understanding of the mechanisms of environmental and human toxicity of chemicals and of the most advanced techniques to evaluate it; and the Regulation, including a thorough knowledge of European and non-European legislation related to the use of chemicals.
The EMMC ChIR covers these five fields essential to understand chemical regulation:
- Design of chemical products;
- Industrial implementation of chemical processes;
- Marketing of chemical substances;
- Assessment of risks, including toxicological and environmental assessment;
- International Regulations.
Additional information
Application for Category A Scholarships: January 15
Application for Category B Scholarships: January 15
Selection meeting: January
Notification of the pre-selection lists: February 15
Final decision from EACEA: April 30, 2013
Application without Scholarship: April 30
Courses will start on: October
EMMC-ChIR - Chemical Innovation and Regulation