Master's Programmes in Chemistry
Umeå University
UNIVERSITETSTORGET 4, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
SEK 296,000.00
SEK 74,000.00
SEK 222,000.00
SEK 900.00
2 Years
Course Overview
The Master’s Programme in Chemistry at Umeå University is an advanced postgraduate degree designed to provide students with high-level theoretical knowledge and comprehensive laboratory skills across modern molecular sciences. Taught entirely in English within the Department of Chemistry on Campus Umeå, this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Chemistry. The curriculum is closely integrated with world-class research environments, including the Umeå Plant Science Centre and the Chemical... Read more
The Master’s Programme in Chemistry at Umeå University is an advanced postgraduate degree designed to provide students with high-level theoretical knowledge and comprehensive laboratory skills across modern molecular sciences. Taught entirely in English within the Department of Chemistry on Campus Umeå, this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Chemistry. The curriculum is closely integrated with world-class research environments, including the Umeå Plant Science Centre and the Chemical Biological Centre (KBC). Students can tailor their degree through specializations in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, or Physical and Materials Chemistry. Coursework covers advanced chemical analysis, structural biology, mass spectrometry, green chemistry, and computational chemical modeling. The degree culminates in the second year with an independent Master’s Thesis (30 or 60 ECTS), conducted within cutting-edge research laboratories or in collaboration with industrial tech and biotech enterprises.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates acquire a highly versatile scientific skill set that commands strong demand across pharmaceutical corporations, chemical industries, environmental protection agencies, and biotechnology firms worldwide. Key career opportunities include Senior Analytical Chemist, R&D Scientist, Environmental Risk Auditor, Quality Assurance Specialist, Materials Engineer, and Process Chemist. Alumni work with multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers, green technology startups, and environmental monitoring bodies. Furthermore, the rigorous laboratory training and research experience developed during the master's thesis provide an exceptional academic foundation for graduates intending to pursue... Read more
Graduates acquire a highly versatile scientific skill set that commands strong demand across pharmaceutical corporations, chemical industries, environmental protection agencies, and biotechnology firms worldwide. Key career opportunities include Senior Analytical Chemist, R&D Scientist, Environmental Risk Auditor, Quality Assurance Specialist, Materials Engineer, and Process Chemist. Alumni work with multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers, green technology startups, and environmental monitoring bodies. Furthermore, the rigorous laboratory training and research experience developed during the master's thesis provide an exceptional academic foundation for graduates intending to pursue doctoral (PhD) studies and academic research careers in chemistry.
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Course Summary
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UNIVERSITETSTORGET 4, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
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2 Year's Post Graduation (PG)
Program Length -
Available Intakes
Aug
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SEK 296,000.00/Year
Tuition Fees -
Minimum Deposit
SEK 74,000.00 -
Scholarship
SEK 222,000.00 -
SEK 900.00/Year
Application Fees -
SEK 127,872.00/Year
Living Cost
University
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Bachelor
Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA
Mark:60% OR CGPA:2.50
English Proficiency Test Requirements
IELTS
6.5 Overall
Reading
5.5Writing
5.5Listening
5.5Speaking
5.5PTE
62.0 Overall
Reading
59.0Writing
61.0Listening
59.0Speaking
59.0TOEFL
90.0 Overall
Reading
20.0Writing
20.0Listening
20.0Speaking
20.0Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with a major in Chemistry; OR a major in a related field containing a minimum of 60 ECTS credits in Chemistry (including courses in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry). Prerequisites include academic coursework in basic mathematics or statistics. English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 / English B.