From Academic Year 2026/2027 the master's degree programme in Chemical Innovation and Regulation will change into Chemical Innovation and Regulation for Sustainability.
For students enrolled in previous academic years there will be no changes.
Chemicals play an irreplaceable role in everyday life. However, their use involves a risk: some may be highly toxic to humans and to the environment, or they may cause physical and chemical hazards. To ensure a toxic-free environment, modern society demands chemicals strategies for sustainability. International chemical regulations such as the European REACH and the Safe and Sustainable by Design framework promote innovation to design safer chemicals and search for innovative chemical applications.
The master's degree programme in Chemical Innovation and Regulation for Sustainability (ChIRS ) equips professionals with scientific, regulatory, and economic expertise to manage chemical risks and address global legislation. The program’s multicultural environment promotes innovation and prepares graduates to handle demanding regulatory frameworks, ensuring the safety and sustainability of chemicals. ChIRS supports scientific research in chemical safety and sustainability, proposing alternative chemicals and processes.
Partner universities include the University of Algarve and University of Lisbon (Portugal), University of Barcelona (Spain), University of Bologna (Italy) and University of Gdansk (Poland). A network of research centers, industry associations, companies and academic institutions provides access to research facilities, internships, and industry networking.
Duration: 2 years (1 year of taught modules + 1 year for internship, research, and thesis).
Language: English, with optional local language training.
Customization: A wide range of course units allows students to create personalized study plans tailored to their interests and career goals.
Mobility: Teaching occurs at a host university (rotating yearly), and students move to a second consortium country in the second year for their internship, research, and thesis. Research collaborations can include associated partners in EU and non-EU countries.
Graduates earn a Joint Master Degree from all five universities of the ChIRS consortium.
