Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

Master of Science in Applied Chemistry is one of 8 English-taught Chemistry programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 5 institutions. 7 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 7,300 to EUR 17,300. 7 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

Applied Chemistry at DTU is a Master of Science (MSc) programme taught in English. It is for students who want to take chemistry from the lab into real materials, products and technologies. The programme is research-based and sits at the Technical University of Denmark in Lyngby.

What you study

You study chemistry at the molecular and nanoscale level. You learn how the structure and reactivity of atoms and molecules determine the properties of materials and products, and how that knowledge can be used to design chemical systems. Teaching combines theory, laboratory work and advanced computational methods, so you get practical experience alongside analytical skills.

The programme introduces advanced experimental techniques, simulations, data-driven methods and automation. You also build a strong chemical foundation that lets you move across disciplines. The page names four specialisations:

• Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry: catalytic materials and reactions for energy conversion, emission control and green chemistry.
• Computational Chemistry and Atomic-scale Analysis: computational methods, spectroscopy, thermodynamics and kinetics to understand and predict molecular behaviour.
• Macromolecular Chemistry and Materials: the chemistry and engineering of synthetic and biological macromolecules, linking molecular composition, structure, function and interactions to material performance.
• Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry: designing and synthesising molecules for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, and studying how molecular structure affects biological activity.

How the programme is organised

The programme is research-based and reflects developments in chemistry. You have a high degree of flexibility to specialise in areas that match your interests and career plans. Teaching mixes theory, laboratory work and computational methods. You can also join an Industry Master of Science, which combines work and study and lets you apply your academic knowledge in a company.

Who it suits

It suits you if you want to deepen your chemistry knowledge and work with chemical processes in detail. You should be comfortable with lab work and interested in how molecular-level understanding translates into materials, products and technologies. The programme is for people who want to address complex chemical challenges across application areas, and who like the idea of combining experimental skills with data analysis, computational tools and sustainability.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English. Admission requirements and selection criteria are set out on the programme's own prerequisites page. If you have a bachelor's degree from outside Denmark, the International Admissions Office can guide you through the application process. Applications for master's programmes go directly to DTU. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee set by the institution. The curriculum page lists the courses, and the specialisations page describes the four tracks in more detail.

Master’s applications go straight to Technical University of Denmark, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.