Science
The future challenge for science is not only to develop knowledge, but also to bring it forward and make it accessible as a platform for political decisions; humanity faces big challenges and science plays a decisive role both in discovering problems and in finding solutions for them.
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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 was recently ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world to study natural sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).
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. You can also download programme fact sheets directly, using the links below. The fact sheets open in a new window.
Master's programmes in science
- Applied Computational Science, with the following specialisation options (new programme):
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Applied Computational Science, Biology
Applied Computational Science with specialisations in Biology, fact sheet (PDF 259 kB, new tab) -
Applied Computational Science, Chemistry
Applied Computational Science with specialisations in Chemistry, fact sheet (PDF 280 kB, new tab) -
Applied Computational Science, Environmental Science
Applied Computational Science with specialisations in Environmental Science, fact sheet (PDF 233 kB, new tab) -
Applied Computational Science, Geology
Applied Computational Science with specialisations in Geology, fact sheet (PDF 233 kB, new tab) -
Applied Computational Science, Physical Geography
Applied Computational Science with specialisations in Physical Geography, fact sheet (PDF 233 kB, new tab)
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Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics, fact sheet (PDF 265 kB, new tab) - Biology, with the following specialisation options:
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Animal Ecology
Biology, Animal Ecology, fact sheet (PDF 295 kB, new tab) -
Aquatic Ecology
Biology, Aquatic Ecology (PDF 295 kB, new tab) -
Conservation Biology
Biology, Conservation Biology, fact sheet (PDF 282 kB, new tab) -
Evolutionary Biology
Biology, Evolutionary Biology, fact sheet (PDF 259 kB, new tab) -
General Biology
Biology, General, fact sheet (PDF 333 kB, new tab) -
Plant Science (this programme will not be open for applications in the autumn 2023 round)
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- Chemistry, with the following specialisation options:
- Computational Science, with the following specialisation options (new programme):
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Computational Science, Geoscience
Computational Science with specialisation in Geoscience, fact sheet (PDF 233 kB, new tab) -
Computational Science, Physics
Computational Science with specialisations in Physics, fact sheet (PDF 234 kB, new tab) -
Computational Science, Scientific Computing
Computational Science with specialisation in Scientific Computing, fact sheet (PDF 233 kB, new tab)
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Geographical Information Systems (distance learning)
Geographical Information Systems, fact sheet (PDF 297 kB, new tab) -
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, with the following specialisation options:
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GIS and Remote Sensing (previously Geomatics)
GIS and Remote Sensing, fact sheet (PDF 278 kB, new tab) -
Mathematical Statistics
Mathematical Statistics, fact sheet (PDF 295 kB, new tab) - Molecular Biology, with the following specialisation options:
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General Molecular Biology
General Molecular Biology, fact sheet (PDF 333 kB, new tab) -
Molecular Biology, Immunology and Infection Biology (new specialisation starting in autumn 2023)
Molecular Biology, Immunology and Infection Biology, fact sheet (PDF 334 kB, new tab) -
Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology
Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology, fact sheet (PDF 325 kB, new tab) -
Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology, fact sheet (PDF 331 kB, new tab)
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- Nordic Master in Environmental Changes at Higher Latitudes (Enchil) – enchil.net
Nordic Master in Environmental Changes at Higher Latitudes (Enchil), fact sheet (PDF 298 kB, new tab)
- Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, General
Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, fact sheet (PDF 297 kB, new tab)
- Physics, with the following specialisation options:
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General Physics
Physics, General, fact sheet (PDF 261 kB, new tab) -
Materials Science
Physics, Materials Science, fact sheet (PDF 262 kB, new tab) -
Particle Physics
Physics, Particle Physics, fact sheet (PDF 302 kB, new tab) -
Theoretical Physics
Physics, Theoretical Physics, fact sheet (PDF 297 kB, new tab) -
X-ray and Neutron Science
Physics, X-ray and Neutron Science, fact sheet (PDF 264 kB, new tab)
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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
- Large Scale Accelerators and Lasers (European Joint Master's programme) – lascala.eu
- Photonics
A list of all Master's programmes taught in English at Lund University
Bachelor's programmes in Science
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Mathematics
BSc in Mathematics, fact sheet (PDF 232 kB, new tab) -
Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science
BSc in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, fact sheet (PDF 265 kB, new tab)
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 Copenhagen–Malmö region is at the forefront in Europe within these areas.
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