The master's degree in organic chemistry is a formal academic program. This course is designed as a series of teaching units with the goal of providing students with coherent and in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in organic chemistry (the synthesis of organic and organometallic molecules, polymers, catalysts, the chemistry of natural substances, and phytochemistry), which will lead to opportunities in the rapidly developing industrial and research sectors. This master's degree additionally covers for students the fundamental techniques for analyzing and determining the structure of organic molecules.
These modules (teaching units) are distributed over three semesters, taught over two years (first year Master's and second year Master's)
Teaching Language
: Arab-French-English
Curriculum Highlights
Core Courses
The first year master's includes several fundamental modules divided into two semesters:
- Semester 1
Advanced Organic Chemistry I
Stereochemistry in organic chemistry
Spectroscopic methods in organic chemistry
Surface chemistry and catalysis
- Semester 2
Synthesis strategy
Chemistry of organometallics and transition metals
Electrochemical analysis methods
Advanced organic chemistry II
Advanced Topics
This first level includes also advanced modules dealing much more with organic chemistry under the following headings:
Advanced Organic Chemistry I
and Advanced Organic Chemistry II.
Advanced Organic Chemistry Topics is an intensive program designed to delve into the intricacies of organic chemistry beyond the basic principles. Building upon the foundation of organic chemistry, this program explores advanced topics the use of structure and theory to study organic reaction mechanisms, including stereochemical features such as conformation and stereoelectronic effects; reaction dynamics, isotope effects, and molecular orbital theory applied to pericyclic and photochemical reactions; and special reactive intermediates such as carbenes, carbanions, and free radicals.
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of complex organic reactions and their applications in synthesis, as well as the role of catalysts and reagents.