MSc Chemistry
Leiden University
Key Information
Campus location
Leiden, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,209 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* for non-EEA, non-Swiss, & non-Surinam applicants: €19,600
Introduction
Chemistry is the central science enabling a healthy future in a sustainable society. You will learn to take a fundamental approach in finding tailored solutions for complex societal problems. The aim of this two-year programme is to train you as an independent scientist and to develop the necessary skills and proficiency to advance your career. The master's programme in Chemistry offers you access to cutting edge research.
Curriculum
As a student in the MSc Chemistry programme offered by the Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC) you will focus your studies on one of the two main research areas of the LIC. Students in the research area Chemical Biology will study fundamental biological and biomedical problems to understand physiological processes at the molecular level. Students in the research area Energy & Sustainability will focus on the development of new sources of sustainable energy and the use of storage of energy or the development of new catalysts. The programme offers four specialisations (research, business studies, communication and education) and gives you a great deal of freedom in composing your tailored study programme.
The programme is open for students with an internationally recognized bachelor's degree in chemistry or a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry. If you are interested in fundamental chemistry and applied research and you are looking for a programme with ample of opportunities to assemble your own study path, our Chemistry programme is the right choice. You will be trained for a career in research within or outside academia. You can also choose a specialisation in which you combine one year of Chemistry research with one year of training in business, communication or education.
The programme consists of five components:
(1) Research training
(2) Academic development
(3) Core courses: four courses of 6 EC each from a set of eight options in the chosen research area (Chemical Biology or Energy & Sustainability) provide our students with a broad basis.
(4) Specialisation-specific components: dependent on the specialisation. A double specialisation is also possible, which takes an extra year to complete.
(5) Electives