Master in Chemistry and Advanced Chemical Methodologies at University of Camerino
Two-year English-taught LM-54 R master's in Chemistry at the University of Camerino, with core analytical, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, thematic electives and an experimental thesis. Entry needs a chemistry-based bachelor's, a committee check and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Camerino
English
University of Camerino
Chemistry, formerly Chemistry and Advanced Chemical Methodologies, is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-54 R) taught in English at the University of Camerino in Camerino. Entry needs a chemistry bachelor's, or 50 credits in chemistry and biochemistry plus 24 in maths, physics and computing, a committee check and English at B2. ERDIS Marche scholarships cover tuition, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Unicam's Chemistry master asks for a chemistry bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent, or at least 24 CFU in maths, physics and computing plus 50 CFU in chemistry and biochemistry with lab work, a committee check of your preparation, and English at B2. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
You need at least one of these curricular requirements: [1]
- A chemistry degree: an Italian bachelor's in class L-27 (chemical sciences) or the older class 21, a three-year university diploma, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable.
- Or a credit profile: at least 24 CFU in maths, physics and computing (MAT, FIS and INF sectors) and at least 50 CFU in chemistry (CHIM/01 to 12) and biochemistry (BIO/10), with an adequate share of laboratory work.
In every case, a committee appointed by the School checks that your personal preparation is adequate before enrolment. The 2026/27 English course guide lists the same 24 and 50 credit blocks as what your transcript of records should show. [1][2]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the committee looks at your subjects and lab work, not just totals. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry, or a B.Sc. with chemistry as a main subject alongside physics and maths, with regular lab practicals.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Biochemistry or Industrial Chemistry, a B.Pharm, or a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, where chemistry content may or may not reach 50 credits and maths, physics and computing must reach 24.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Zoology or Botany with little chemistry, or a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA.
The committee can also hold an oral interview to check your preparation. [1]
English
You need to use English fluently, written and spoken, at B2 level, including subject vocabulary. The course guide lists B2 as strongly recommended. [1][2]
At pre-admission, a Cambridge, IELTS or TOEFL certificate is optional, other certificates are not taken into account, and medium-of-instruction letters should not be uploaded. No minimum test scores are published. [4]
Selection
No written entrance test is described. A committee appointed by the School assesses your CV, supplemented where needed by your course syllabuses, and may hold an oral interview, which can take place online. [1]
For international applicants, Unicam's scientific committee evaluates the pre-admission file, usually within three to four weeks. It may set requirements beyond the ministerial rules: a final score above 75% (lower scores can still apply but may weigh on the outcome), a relevant study path and, if applications are very numerous, an age range. Applicants who already hold CIMEA statements or a declaration of value are given preference. [4]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, the pre-admission deadline was 31 March 2026, and the call is now closed for non-EU applicants. The Universitaly pre-enrolment portal is usually open from about the end of March to the end of November. The 2027/28 call sets the next dates. [4]
Documents and non-EU steps
- Pre-admission: register on Unicam's portal with your passport details and submit the preliminary evaluation application with the documents on Unicam's country-based list. A missing mandatory document leads to rejection. If you are still studying, provisional documents are accepted at this stage.
- After a positive outcome: Universitaly pre-enrolment, which Unicam validates with an acceptance letter for your visa application.
- In Italy: hand in your passport, your residence permit or proof of application, your original degree with its legal translation and the Italian mission's stamps, a declaration of value or a CIMEA or other ENIC-NARIC statement of comparability and verification, and the regional tax receipt.
A positive pre-admission outcome does not include a scholarship. [4]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Camerino, School of Science and Technology. Course catalogue entry for the Master's degree in Chemistry (class LM-54 R), formerly Chemistry and Advanced Chemical Methodologies: admission knowledge requirements, study plan and final examination, 2026/27 cohort. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Camerino, School of Science and Technology. Chemistry course guide (LM-54 R), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Camerino, School of Science and Technology. Chemistry programme page (language, duration, double degree and career outlets). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Camerino, International Office. Pre-admissions for academic year 2026/27, How to prepare, and Frequently asked questions (undated). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Camerino, International Office. Tuition fees, academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Chemistry is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-54 R) worth 120 CFU at the University of Camerino (Unicam). It is run by the School of Science and Technology, with all teaching in English and in person in Camerino. Earlier Unicam documents call the course Chemistry and Advanced Chemical Methodologies. [1][3]
The course deepens the core areas of chemistry, especially those that drive research at Unicam. It trains graduates to lead projects on new analytical methods and on the design and synthesis of molecules and new materials. [1][2]
Students can earn a double degree by spending one year at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal. Unicam reports that the course received the Chemistry Euromaster certification from the European Chemistry Thematic Network in July 2020. [1][3]
What you will study
The 2026/27 course guide sets out the plan: [2]
- Year 1, first semester: Physical Chemistry of Condensed Matter (8 CFU), Coordination Chemistry (6 CFU), Environmental Chemistry and Laboratory (12 CFU) and Spectroscopic Methods (8 CFU)
- Year 1, second semester: Advanced Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory (7 CFU), Advanced Organic Chemistry (6 CFU), Laboratory of Synthesis (8 CFU) and one 5 CFU thematic elective
- Year 2: 15 CFU of thematic electives and 10 CFU of free choice, then a Chemistry Project (9 CFU) and the master's thesis (26 CFU)
Thematic electives are worth 5 CFU each. Options include Biomonitoring, Energy Production and Storage, Environmental Remediation, Green Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Industrial Synthesis, Polymer Chemistry and Applications, Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis, Crystallography, Laboratory of Applied Analytical Chemistry, and Circular Economy and Innovative Materials. Free-choice credits can also come from other Unicam master's degrees, with the coordinator's approval. [1][2]
How the programme is taught
Teaching runs over four semesters in Camerino, and the last semester is given to the thesis. The thesis is original experimental laboratory work, carried out in Unicam's research laboratories or at external research centres and partner companies, and is discussed before a committee. [1][2]
Possible thesis topics listed in the course guide include catalysts, green chemistry, electrochemical energy storage, nanomaterials, biologically active substances and methods to detect environmental and food contaminants. [2]
Career paths
Graduates can go on to a PhD or work at management level in public and private research institutes, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, environmental analysis and monitoring laboratories, the energy sector and quality control. After the Italian state exam, they can join section A of the professional register of chemists and physicists and work independently. [1][3]
According to AlmaLaurea 2024 data quoted in the course guide, 80% of Unicam's LM-54 graduates were employed one year after graduating, and 30% were in a doctoral programme. [2]
Fees and scholarships
Unicam sets international fees by citizenship, with lower rates for students from outside the OECD and from listed developing countries. [5]
The regional body for Camerino is ERDIS Marche. Its scholarships are awarded on merit and family income and cover food, lodging and tuition fees, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The scholarship call is usually announced in July, and the region decides awards. [4]
How to apply from outside the EU
International applicants start with Unicam's online pre-admission. You register and submit a preliminary evaluation application with the documents on Unicam's country-based list. For 2026/27 the deadline was 31 March 2026, and the scientific committee usually replies within three to four weeks. [4]
After a positive outcome, Unicam's Welcome Office sends instructions for Universitaly pre-enrolment, and the university validates your Universitaly application with an acceptance letter for the study visa. In Italy you confirm enrolment with your original degree and its legal translation, a declaration of value or a CIMEA statement of comparability and verification, and proof of your residence permit application. The 2027/28 call sets the next dates. [4]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Camerino's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your pre-admission application, Universitaly pre-enrolment and enrolment documents.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ERDIS Marche scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Chemistry at Camerino?
A bachelor's in chemistry or a recognised foreign equivalent, or a degree with at least 24 credits in maths, physics and computing and 50 in chemistry and biochemistry with lab work. A committee then checks your preparation, with an interview if needed. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test is described. A committee assesses your CV and course content and may hold an oral interview, which can be online. For international applicants, Unicam's scientific committee usually replies within three to four weeks. [1][4]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2. At pre-admission a Cambridge, IELTS or TOEFL certificate is optional, and Unicam does not take other certificates into account. No minimum scores are published, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1][4]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, Unicam's pre-admission deadline was 31 March 2026, and the call is now closed for non-EU applicants. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates, so we prepare your file before it opens. [4]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. Unicam accepts provisional documents at pre-admission if you are still studying or waiting for your final qualification, but the official final documents are required at enrolment. [4]
I have a B.Sc. in Biochemistry or a B.Pharm. Can I apply?
Possibly. The rule looks for 50 credits in chemistry or biochemistry with lab work and 24 in maths, physics and computing. These degrees can meet the chemistry block, but maths, physics and computing are often thinner. We check your transcript first. [1]
Is the course fully in English, and is there a double degree?
Yes, all teaching is in English. Students can also earn a double degree by spending one year at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal. [3]
What careers does it lead to?
PhD research, or management roles in research institutes, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, environmental labs, energy and quality control. After the state exam you can join the professional register of chemists. AlmaLaurea 2024 data show 80% of Unicam LM-54 graduates employed after one year. [2][3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Chemistry at Camerino?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Camerino's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ERDIS Marche scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Chemistry?
A three-year Indian B.Sc. with chemistry as a main subject can meet the rule if your transcript shows at least 50 credits in chemistry or biochemistry with lab work and 24 in maths, physics and computing, and you need English at B2. The steps are online pre-admission, a committee evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][4] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Chemistry are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online pre-admission, a positive committee evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Chemistry are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online pre-admission, a positive committee evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Chemistry are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: online pre-admission, a positive committee evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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