Programme structure
Outline
To obtain a Master of Science degree in Synthetic and Analytical Chemistry, 120 credits, the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of courses totaling at least 120 credits
- At least 30 credits of advanced-level courses in chemistry
- A degree project of at least 30 credits
Below you can find all the elective and optional courses offered within the programme. Since the study structure is flexible, some courses may be offered in more than one semester. This means that the course list below does not always provide a complete picture of which semester you will be taking a specific course. You choose the scope of your degree project (30, 45 or 60 credits), which affects how many credits are available for elective and optional courses. This gives you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your interests, within the framework of the programme.
Course overview
Programme syllabus
The syllabus provides an overview of the programme. It outlines the admission requirements, lists the courses included, and explains which degree the studies lead to.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you have considerable freedom to choose courses and adapt the scope of your degree project. In addition to your degree project, you can choose to do an additional project. You can also choose to do an internship during your studies, both in Sweden and abroad, which can provide valuable professional contacts. The programme is flexible and designed to enable you to build a profile that suits your goals.
The Master's programme provides you with a good foundation for both further studies towards a doctoral degree and a career in research-intensive companies. After graduation, you can work in research and development in various fields, such as pharmaceuticals, the chemical industry, environmental technology, biotechnology and food. Examples of roles include synthetic chemist, quality control specialist and research and development engineer. Typical employers are pharmaceutical companies, chemical companies, environmental technology companies, biotechnology companies, universities and research institutes.
Yes, the programme is taught in English and attracts students from different parts of the world. You will study in a multicultural environment and be trained to use English as your working language. During the programme, you will meet students and teachers with international backgrounds. By participating in our research projects, which often involve international collaborations, and possibly doing an internship, you will also have the opportunity to make valuable contacts in both academia and industry – nationally and internationally. The programme also offers opportunities for exchange studies at one of our partner universities around the world, and you can carry out projects abroad, giving you valuable international experience.
We want our chemistry students to feel welcome and become part of the community. That is why we organise introductory meetings and social activities where you can meet the department management, senior students and representatives from the student union. The student union also organises a special introductory week (novice week) for Master's students with activities that help you get to know both the Department of Chemistry and your new fellow students.
The programme has strong links to research. All our teachers are active researchers, and the course content is continuously updated based on current research. Several parts of the programme, such as seminars, laboratory work and degree projects, are carried out in our research environments and research departments. You will also have the opportunity to participate in research projects during the programme, which will give you practical experience and valuable contacts for the future.