Background
EMQAL is a master course for laboratory managers and scientists who wish to implement and manage Quality Systems in analytical laboratories, or work in Quality System environments in accredited analytical laboratories. The master is offered by a Consortium of five European universities and one Chinese university: University of Algarve (Portugal, PT); University of Barcelona (Spain, ES); University of Bergen (Norway, NO); University of Cadiz (Spain, ES); Gdansk University of Technology (Poland, PL) and Central South University (China, CN). The program duration is 18 month, consisting of a 1 year taught course and a 6 months Project and Thesis. The main language of instruction is English. Each university also offers an intensive language school during the summer prior to the program, as well as local language training during the course. In the first year, classes take place in the Host Institution, and are lectured by specialists from all the partner institutions.
General Eligibility Criteria
- Strong Academic Background in appropriate disciplines: A "strong academic background" in appropriate disciplines means candidates
must hold a high education diploma issued by a competent High Education authority attesting the completion of a degree equivalent to a
1st cycle (180 ECTS), in a field where analytical laboratories play an important role. This may be a degree in Chemistry, Biology,
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Clinical Analysis,
Medicine, etc.
- Demonstrated command of the English language: A "demonstrated command of English" means the candidate must prove he/she can
understand, speak and write English proficiently enough to take the majority of modules, which are taught in English.
- Adequate financial resources: When you apply there is no guarantee that you will be considered for an ERASMUS or ERASMUS
MUNDUS studentship so you should be fully aware of the financial costs of the program. All candidates must take the financial aspects
in consideration when applying. The studentships are extremely competitive and only the very best students in a field of many excellent
applicants will be awarded the studentships.
You should indicate clearly if you are relying on ERASMUS, ERASMUS MUNDUS or other studentships to finance your study.
Scholarship
The European Commission provides a limited number of grants (ERASMUS MUNDUS studentships) for selected Category A and Category B students.
- A Category A EM studentship for EMQAL totals 38000€ and covers: payment of the tuition fees for the whole EMQAL course (12000€);
travel expenses (2000 €) and a monthly allowance of 1333.33 € /month, for 18 months.
- A Category B EM studentship for EMQAL totals 15000 € and covers: payment of the tuition fees for the whole EMQAL course (6000€)
and a monthly allowance of 500€/month, for 18 months.
Deadline: 31 December 2011
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