Industrial Sciences

University Bachelor of Technology (B.U.T.)

Chemistry

Chemistry is the science of matter, of its composition and its transformations. Chemistry is present in com-
panies, irrespective of their size and their line of business: it is used in the chemical, perfume and pharma-
ceutical industries, in cosmetics, packaging, agribusiness, aeronautics, the automotive industry, electronics,
energy, water, soil and air treatment, surface treatment, nuclear energy, counterfeiting, etc. Chemistry has the
wonderful capacity to transform matter so as to provide the right amount and quality of the products according
to public demand. This double scientific and industrial character generates diversity. B.U.T. Chemistry gra-
duates are trained and skilled in analysis, synthesis, material properties, formulated products and processes
which complement each other.

Study tracks
• Analysis, quality-control, environment:
Graduates will be able to carry out every step of an analytical
process, from sampling and product pre-treatment through to
the implementation of the analytical method, optimisation and
validation.
Career prospects: Quality control technician in all types of industries,
waste processing technician, quality technician in industry (pharma-
ceuticals, food processing, materials, cosmetics…), assistant of R&D
engineers in a university research laboratory or in industry
• Synthesis:
Graduates will master the various methods of synthesis, pu-
rification and characterisation of organic or inorganic com-
pounds, the setting up of a synthetic route and implementation
of the experimental protocol (multi-stage synthesis, separa-
tion techniques for product purification, micromanipulation
and gram-scale experiments, catalysis) in organic and/or inor-
ganic chemistry.
Career prospects: Technician in organic synthesis, R&D technician
in organic or inorganic chemistry, industrial development technician,
production supervisor in fine chemistry, production technician in fine
chemistry, R&D engineer’s technical assistant, technical writer in orga-
nic or inorganic chemistry
• Materials and formulated products:
Graduates will be able to carry out every stage of the
processing of materials or formulated products: from
the selection of raw materials through to conception,
product identification and physico-chemical characteri-
sation of materials and end products.
Career prospects: Technical assistant to an R&D engineer in mate-
rials and formulated products, R&D metallurgy technician, compliance
technician in materials or formulated products, workshop manager in
materials, ceramic manufacturing technician, glass manufacturing or
processing technician, metal production technician, rubber or plas-
tic production technician, dye technician in industry or R&D, surface
treatment technician
processes, they will monitor analytical equipment in produc-
tion and optimise analytical methods related to the process.
Thanks to their skills in process engineering, they will ensure
the good running of manufacturing units, from laboratory to
the production line, via the pilot plant, according to established
procedures.
Career prospects: Technical Assistant to an R&D or process design
engineer, online compliance technician, environmental compliance
inspector, assistant of the process development laboratory manager,
manufacturing and methods technician (process automation), produc-
tion technician in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and per-
fume industry
Skills
The purpose of this training course is to develop 6 skills among
students. These skills rely on items called key components
enabling them to apply their knowledge to real-life situations.
In addition to the 4 core activity skills related to the study
tracks (Analysing, Synthesising, Formulating, Producing),
competency modules such as ‘Managing’ and ‘Controlling’
equip students to develop their knowledge in safety, quality,
technological watch, sustainable development, English…
Entry requirements
The B.U.T. in Chemistry is open to high school graduates from
general or technological backgrounds or to those changing
study path.
Admission is based upon examination of academic records.
When considering applications, some departments might
require an interview. The B.U.T. can also be prepared within
the Lifelong education scheme or on a vocational basis
(apprenticeship training or work-based learning). The diploma
can also be delivered on Accreditation of Prior Experiential
Learning (APEL).

• Industrial Chemistry:
Applied to development and production lines: graduates will be
at the interface between their laboratory and production. They
will carry out the processing of test results for manufacturing
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