Master of Science in Chemistry
Kalmar, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
SEK 309,700 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fees for students outside EU/EES/Switzerland: 309,700 SEK total for the program
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Introduction
This degree provides an excellent basis for those wishing to pursue Ph.D. studies, or for those aiming for work in the biotechnology, chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
Degree
Master of Science (60 credits/120 credits). The main field of study: Chemistry
This is Linnaeus University
Linnaeus University is a modern, international university in the southeast of Sweden. We are located in two nature-loving cities, one by the Baltic sea and one surrounded by lakes in the greenest city in Europe. More facts about Linnaeus University:
- Founded in 2010 through a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University;
- Located in Kalmar and Växjö;
- 44,000 enrolled students;
- 2,200 enrolled international students;
- 6th largest university in Sweden in terms of the number of students;
- 780 partner universities in more than 80 countries;
- 100-degree programs on the first-cycle level, 8 of them taught in English;
- 80-degree programs on the second-cycle level, 35 of them taught in English.
Kalmar
In Kalmar, Linnaeus University is located in the city center. Universitetskajen is entirely newly-built and located just next to the sea. Here you become part of a creative knowledge environment.
The city center is also where most students live. Everything is available within a ten-minute bicycle ride, regardless of whether you want to take a swim in the sea, study, do some shopping, or work out. Historical buildings and cobblestone streets give charm to the city. When it is sunny, the area next to Kalmar Castle’s moat is filled with studying and sunbathing students. Student life is a natural part of Kalmar. This is where your dream of the future begins!
Career Opportunities
The master of chemistry degree from Linnaeus University prepares you to meet society's and academia's needs for competence in chemistry. Our past students now work in chemistry-related positions either in academic research studies, e.g. Ph.D. studies, or in industry.
Curriculum
The degree program commences with a 10-week introductory course on research methodology, which is followed by four or five ten-week blocks where you have the choice of studying subjects such as bioanalytical chemistry and food analysis, biophysical chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, biotechnology, environmental chemistry, and nanoscience. The degree program is completed with either a 30 or 20-week research project run within one of the research groups in Kalmar.
A Master´s Degree in Chemistry paves the way for a career in research or industry. We provide individually tailored degree programs that include extensive experience working in research laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment. Many previous graduates have been successful in competing for Ph.D. studentships at universities around the globe, and others have entered into successful careers in the industry.
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Program Admission Requirements
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