Science

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Lund University offers thirteen international Master's programmes in science. Several programmes also offer different specialisation options within the programme. The University is highly ranked in science by both QS and Times Higher Education (THE).

Click on the name in the list below to get to the programme webpage where you can read more about the specific programme, and find information about the entry requirements, tuition fees and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

Master's programmes in science

• Applied Computational Science, with the following specialisation options (new programme): 
  • Applied Computational Science, Biology
  • Applied Computational Science, Chemistry
  • Applied Computational Science, Environmental Science
  • Applied Computational Science, Geology
  • Applied Computational Science, Physical Geography
• Astrophysics
• Bioinformatics
• Biology, with the following specialisation options:
  • Animal Ecology
  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • General Biology
  • Plant Science (this programme is currently paused)
• Chemistry, with the following specialisation options:
  • Biochemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Synthetic and Analytical Chemistry
• Computational Science, with the following specialisation options (new programme):
  • Computational Science, Geoscience
  • Computational Science, Physics
  • Computational Science, Scientific Computing
• Geographical Information Systems (distance learning)
• Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management – see the GEM website for more information
  Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management, fact sheet (PDF 238 kB,  new tab)
• Geology
• GIS and Remote Sensing
• Mathematical Statistics
• Mathematics
• Molecular Biology, with the following specialisation options:
  • General Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Biology, Immunology and Infection Biology
  • Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
• Nordic Master in Environmental Changes at Higher Latitudes (EnCHiL) – EnCHil.net
  Nordic Master in Environmental Changes at Higher Latitudes (EnCHiL), fact sheet (PDF 297 kB, new tab)
• Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, General
   
• Physics, with the following specialisation options:
  • Experimental Particle and Nuclear Physics
  • General Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Quantum Science and Technology
  • X-ray and Neutron Science

​Programmes in other subjects which may interest you

• Biotechnology
• Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management's (European Joint Master's programme) – mespom.eu
• Food Innovation and Product Design (European Joint Master's programme) – fipdes.eu
• Food Technology and Nutrition
• Nanoscience
• Photonics
• Statistical Methods for Data Science (Stand-alone course on the Master's level, non-degree)

A list of all Master's programmes taught in English at Lund University

Bachelor's programmes in Science

• Mathematics
• Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science
• Physics

A list of all Bachelor's programmes taught in English at Lund University

Studying at the Faculty of Science

Knowledge and research within science have laid the foundation for much of modern society’s prosperity. However, rapid developments in technology and consumption along with growing economies have also generated global problems associated with overexploitation of water, land and air. Ensuring wise exploitation of the planet’s resources in the future does not only require strengthened research efforts, but also that politicians and other decision-makers become aware of and base their decisions on scientific knowledge.

Science at Lund University is characterised by first-class research within a variety of areas, from molecular to ecological systems and from biosphere studies to astronomy and high-energy particle physics. Our research and education are carried out within all major research areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences, physics and mathematics.

The wide spectrum of research, with several world-leading research groups, serves as a platform for outstanding higher education and much of the teaching is carried out in the laboratories connected to the research front line. Our teachers are all recruited from among the active researchers, thus our students are particularly well trained in scientific method.

If you want to contribute to a sound and sustainable future development, science education at Lund University is the right choice. An education in science is also a gateway to a great number of R&D companies and science parks within the surrounding Copenhagen–Malmö region – a hub for high-tech companies and research organisations, especially within pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, IT/telecommunication, food and the environment. The region is at the forefront in Europe within these areas.

Faculty of Science website