The dual pathway of the bachelor’s degree in chemistry at the urv offers students the opportunity to spend time in companies in the chemical sector during their final academic year and thus apply the skills that they have learnt during the degree in a real professional environment.
In addition to practical experience, students receive specialised training from professionals in the sector regarding aspects of business and industry, such as business awareness, logistics, industrial legislation, safety and sustainability, among others.
The aim of this initiative is to ensure that students are well prepared to join the chemical industry once they finish their studies by providing them with a global perspective and practical experience of working in the sector.
The programme is supported by the Chemical Business Association of Tarragona (AEQT).
Characteristics
(academic year 2025-2026)
Number of places: between 5 and 10
Total number of credits: 54 ects credits
Number of hours at the collaborating organisation: about 1,100 hours of onsite work experience.
Contract for the dual training
Curricular structure and pathway
The dual pathway takes place during the 4th year of the degree course and is organised as follows:
- Stage 1: 1st four-month period (4th year)
- Work placement in the chemical industry (24 ECTS): approximately 585 hours working during the mornings at a chemical sector company.
- Guidance in the chemical industry (6 ECTS): sessions taught in the afternoons at the faculty by professionals from the sector.
- Stage 2: 2nd four-month period (4th year)
- External work placement (12 ECTS) and bachelor's thesis (12 ECTS): both activities are carried out full time in the company, over 14 weeks, with a total of 560 hours.
Contract and remuneration
- The relationship between the student and the company is governed by a work-study employment contract.
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The student must receive a wage that is equal to or higher than the minimum interprofessional wage (SMI) or equal to or higher than the wage established in the regulatory agreement governing the collaborating organisation, in proportion to the working day worked.
Requirements
In order to access the dual pathway, at the start of their 4th academic year, students should preferably have passed all the subjects from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of their degree course.
Admission process
- The admission process begins in June of the 3rd year of the degree. Students must present the following documents to formalise their application:
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Curriculum vitae
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Letter of motivation
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Up-to-date academic transcript
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List of companies placed in order of preference by the student.
- During July, the collaborating companies carry out a round of interviews with the pre-selected candidates. This process allows the companies to assess the students' profiles and identify those that best meet their needs before final selection.
- Finally, between July and September, the corresponding contracts are signed and the dual pathway formally begins.
Testimonials
Carla Gámez (dual mention at Maystar)
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By doing the dual mention I have been able to experience what day-to-day life is like in a chemical company. It is a very wide-ranging environment where you learn new things every day, have to adapt to new circumstances, and put to the test all your previously acquired and new knowledge. There is no doubt that it is a very enriching experience, both professionally and personally, and that it helps you to find out which path you want to follow. |
Irene Sabaté (dual mention at Clariant)
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The dual mention has allowed me to learn about how a chemical company works both from the inside and out, and to be able to apply and enrich my university knowledge thanks to the different tasks I carried out and the help and experience of my colleagues. |
Sergio Lorenzo (dual mention at Clariant)
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During these months I have learned a lot about the workplace, the chemical industry and the chemistry that takes place within it. I have found it to be a very good experience and a unique opportunity, from my point of view this new form of training is a great idea.. |
CONTACT
For enquiries about this pathway and any of its characteristics, please contact:
- Dr. Xavier López Fernández
- javier.lopez@urv.cat
- 977 55 82 83