Chemistry is a fundamental natural science that studies the structure, properties, and transformations of matter and represents the basis of contemporary scientific, technological, and industrial processes. Its application spans numerous areas of social and economic development, including industry, education, environmental protection, energy, and scientific research.

The Chemistry study program at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka, is aimed at educating highly qualified and professionally competent graduates in the field of chemistry, in accordance with the vision and mission of the University of Banja Luka and applicable accreditation standards. The Study Program Chemistry is accredited at the first and second cycles of study and is entered in the Register of Accredited study program on the basis of the Decision on Accreditation of study program issued by the Agency for Higher Education of the Republic of Srpska, No. 1/02-04-2-271-26/22, dated 13 February 2025. The program is comparable with related study programs within the European Higher Education Area.

The curriculum enables students to acquire fundamental and disciplinary knowledge in chemistry, as well as to develop specific competences in contemporary fields such as the synthesis and characterisation of inorganic and organic compounds, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and the improvement of energy efficiency.

The Chemistry study program also includes the education of chemistry teachers, who, in addition to subject-specific knowledge, acquire pedagogical, didactic, and methodological competences required for teaching in primary and secondary schools.

Throughout their studies, students are provided with education within a modern study program that fosters the development of critical thinking, problem-solving skills, independent work, and the application of contemporary information technologies.

Graduates of the Chemistry study program acquire competences for employment in industry, educational and scientific research institutions, and other organisations where knowledge and solutions in the field of chemistry and related sciences are required.

Purpose of the Chemistry study program

Education of professionals with comprehensive academic training in the field of chemistry, qualified for teaching and scientific research activities, as well as for the application of acquired knowledge in practice, in accordance with the selected study track and the needs of society and the economy.

Objectives of the Chemistry study program

1. to educate highly qualified and professionally competent graduates in the field of chemistry;
2. to train experts for work in scientific research, development, and analytical laboratories in the field of chemistry and related sciences;
3. to educate chemistry teachers for work in primary and secondary schools through the integration of subject-specific chemical content and programmes in the methodology of chemistry teaching;
4. to educate professionals for work in institutions, industry, and other sectors where specialised knowledge, expert advice, and solutions in the field of chemistry are required;
5. to provide a modern study programme based on the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and the latest scientific and applied achievements in the field of chemistry and related disciplines;
6. to develop critical and creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply contemporary information technologies in the processes of learning, research, and communication of acquired knowledge.