Molecular sciences for earth and space
Welcome to the page of the Southern High School (SSM) Ordinary Level I and II Courses (three-year and master’s) concerning Chemistry and Molecular Sciences:
- Ordinary Level I course (bachelor’s degree) in Chemical and Biomedical Sciences
- Ordinary Level II course (master’s degree) in Molecular Sciences for earth and space
SSM does not offer degree programs of its own but allows students who have won the competition for admission to the School to take supplementary and complementary courses to bachelor’s and master’s degree students at the University of Naples Federico II, tutoring activities, laboratory courses and seminars aimed at strengthening students’ knowledge base.
Course in Chemical and Biomedical Sciences:
Those admitted to the Ordinary Course in Chemical and Biomedical Sciences at SSM must enroll at Federico II and take both the undergraduate courses of their chosen Bachelor’s degree (Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy and other related degrees listed below) and the internal courses at SSM, tending to reinforce basic scientific knowledge and techniques, in a path of excellence concerning in particular Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Modeling, aimed at giving the introductory basis for Scientific Research and high-profile professionalism.
Course in Molecular Sciences for Earth and Space (MOSES):
Those admitted to SSM’s MOSES Ordinary Course must enroll at Federico II and take both the undergraduate courses of their chosen Master’s degree (Chemical Sciences, Industrial Chemistry Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, and other related degrees listed below) and SSM’s internal courses. The course aims to train students by providing the tools for critical and integrated analysis of molecular systems in different areas of chemistry. The course focuses on modern chemical sciences, with a strongly multi- and inter- disciplinary approach, with the acquisition of computational and/or experimental methods for the study of several important problems in chemistry (environment, advanced spectroscopy, astrochemistry, origin of life…). The educational model aims to increase theoretical and experimental skills in the chemical sciences in a path of excellence aimed at giving the foundation for Scientific Research and high-profile professionalism. The Level II Course in Molecular Sciences for Earth and Space is also one of the possible continuations of the Level I Course in Chemical and Biomedical Sciences at SSM.
If you are a bright student interested in Chemistry and Chemical Sciences join us!
Each year, the Southern High School holds an open competition for admission to the Ordinary Courses, open to female and male students from all over the world enrolling in the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
Admission requirements for the bachelor’s degree program in chemical and biomedical sciences
Those who, regardless of their citizenship, on the application deadline date have obtained a degree that gives access to degree programs in Italian universities and have obtained a grade of not less than 85/100 in the secondary school diploma may participate in the competition for admission to the first year.
Admission requirements for the Master of Science in Molecular Sciences degree program.
Those who, regardless of their citizenship, on the application deadline date have obtained (or will obtain by Oct. 31) a bachelor’s degree giving access to master’s degree programs in Italian universities, with a grade of not less than 105/110, are eligible to participate in the competition for admission to the fourth year.
Selection tests for admission to the bachelor’s degree program in chemical and biomedical sciences
The examination consists of two written tests (chemistry and biology) and one oral test (chemistry or biology)
Selection tests for admission to the Master’s Degree Program in Molecular Sciences
The examination consists of a written chemistry test and an oral chemistry test
The examination consists of a written chemistry test and an oral chemistry test
Benefits
All winning students will receive free room and board in the School’s residences, tuition exemption and an annual scholarship. Upon completion of the master’s degree, the SSM licensure diploma has the value of a master’s degree.
University of Naples Federico II degree programs that provide access to the School.
Three-year courses (to enter Chemical and Biomedical Sciences):
Bachelor’s degrees belonging to the classes of Chemical Sciences and Technologies (L-27), Geological Sciences (L-34), Biological Sciences (L-13), Biotechnology (L-2), Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (L-29), Animal Sciences and Technologies of Animal Production (L-38).
Master’s courses (to enter Molecular Sciences):
Master’s degrees belonging to the classes of Chemical Sciences (LM-54), Industrial Chemistry Science and Technology (LM-71), Biology (LM-6), Agro-environmental and Food Biotechnology (LM-7), Industrial Biotechnology (LM-8), Medical, Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (LM-9), Biomedical Engineering (LM-21), Chemical Engineering (LM-22), Nature Science (LM-60), and Agricultural Science and Technology (LM-69).
Course for ordinary students of chemical sciences and biomedical sciences
I year
Introduction to Research I (6 CFU, 48 hours) I semester
profs. Laura Cinque, Federico Coppola, Raffaella Petruzzelli
Frontiers in Chemical and Biomedical Sciences I (6 CFU, 48 hours) I semester
profs. Laura Cinque, Federico Coppola, Raffaella Petruzzelli
profs. Laura Cinque, Federico Coppola, Raffaella Petruzzelli
Frontiers in Chemical and Biomedical Sciences I (6 CFU, 48 hours) I semester
profs. Laura Cinque, Federico Coppola, Raffaella Petruzzelli
Complements of Chemistry and Biology I MODULE A (6 CFU, 48 hours) II semester
Prof. Fulvio Perrella
Complements of Chemistry and Biology I MODULE B (6 CFU, 48 hours) II semester
profs. Laura Cinque, Raffaella Petruzzelli
II year
Seminars in Mathematics and Physics for the Chemical and Biomedical Sciences MODULE A (6 CFU, 48 hours) I semester
Seminars in Mathematics and Physics for the Chemical and Biomedical Sciences MODULE B (6 CFU, 48 hours) I semester
Complements of Chemistry and Biology II MODULE A (6 CFU, 48 hours) II semester
Complements of Chemistry and Biology II MODULE B (6 CFU, 48 hours) II semester
Course for ordinary students of Molecular Sciences
IV year
Introduction to Research II – Designing Molecular Science (6 CFU, 48 hours) I semester
Prof. Fulvio Perrella
Complements of Chemistry I (6 CFU, 48 hours) II semester
prof. Federico Coppola
V year
Complements of Chemistry II (6 CFU, 48 hours) I semester
Complements of Physical Chemistry (6 CFU, 48 hours) II semester
Students in the Ordinary Courses in Chemical and Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Sciences for Earth and Space are required to attend and take the final examinations of the SSM courses for each academic year.
To remain in the School, winning students must pass all exams for the academic year of their undergraduate course at Federico II and “internal” courses at SSM by Sept. 30 and maintain an average (weighted) exam grade point average for all courses of 27/30, never achieving grades lower than 24/30.
In this section, students who want to prepare to take the selection competition to enter Southern High School will find preparatory materials and sample questions taken from the tracks of past years’ written tests.