Chemistry
| Admission criteria | Admissions information |
| Type of master | Master |
| Credits | 120 ECTS credits |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Duration of programme | 2 years; part-time study enrolment possible |
| Title | Master of Science (MSc) |
| CROHO-code | 66857 (Chemistry) |
| Other specifications | Entry also possible in February |
Chemistry (MSc)
The Master's programme in Chemistry exposes you to research at the frontline of a fascinating discipline. Both nationally and internationally chemistry has been acknowledged as playing a key role in social and economic progress. It now forms the bridge between biology at one end of the spectrum (biomolecular chemistry) and physics and mathematics at the other (physical-theoretical chemistry). Traditionally, organic and analytical chemistry (synthesising and measuring) lie at the heart of the discipline. As a multifaceted science, chemistry is an exciting field of study in which every student can find an area suited to their individual talents and ambitions.
Studying Chemistry at the University of Amsterdam
The Master's programme in Chemistry is a two-year programme taught entirely in English, in which you can specialise in the field that interests you most. It is possible, for example, to devise a programme that combines chemistry with biology or to focus on the physical or theoretical aspects of chemistry.
The Master's programme in Chemistry consists of three tracks:
Professional specialization within the Master’s programme
In general, Master’s students are trained to become independent researchers. But at the UvA Faculty of Science you can also choose to complete your Master’s programme with a professional specialization, that focuses on other skills than doing research.
There are three professional specializations available:
- Science Communication (in Dutch)
- Teaching (in Dutch)
- Management, Policy Analysis & Entrepreneurship.
Amsterdam Graduate School of Science (AGSS)
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the VU University Amsterdam (VU) have joined forces in the Amsterdam Graduate School of Science (AGSS). Both universities have excellent international reputations, with several research groups playing leading roles in various fields of science. Most of the Master's tracks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are offered within the cooperation of the AGSS. Students enrolled in the Amsterdam Graduate School of Science, enjoy the expertise and facilities of two universities, as well as benefiting from their existing networks.
European Master's programme AtoSiM
The UvA also collaborates with the École Normale Supérieure in Lyon (France) and Sapienza University of Rome (Italy) in offering the ‘European' AtoSiM Master. AtoSiM is taught within the framework of the Erasmus Mundus programme and is designed for students who are highly motivated and have an excellent academic record.
Accreditation and Degree
The quality of this master's programme has been positively assessed (accredited) by the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that upon successful completion of the programme students will receive a legally recognised Master's degree in Chemistry and the title Master of Science (MSc). You can find more information on accreditation and degrees through the links below.
The Master's programme in Chemistry has also been accreditated with the Euromaster label by the European Chemistry Thematics Network (ECTN). This is a quality label for chemistry education in Europe, which facilitates students to do part of their Master's programme abroad.