Programme components

The programme requires two years of full-time study, beginning with the autumn term (mid August). The normal workload for a full-time student for one academic year is 60 ECTS credits.

There are two main components to the Masters programme

• Masters thesis (60 ECTS credits)
• Theoretical and methodological courses, some compulsory and some elective (60 ECTS credits)

Compulsory courses

• Experts in team work (7.5 ECTS credits) (Spring)
• KJ3091 Special syllabus for Master's degree (7.5 ECTS credits) (Last semester)

Elective courses and specialization

You choose between 3 specializations

• Organic chemistry
• Structural chemistry
• Theoretical chemistry

There are recommended elective courses for each specialization. At least 30 ECTS credits of them must be at the master level (3000-level). The courses are chosen in collaboration with your academic supervisor.

Important: Students majoring in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry and wants to proceed this specialization should apply for the master's programme MSc in Environmental toxicology and chemistry.