About this programme
Master of Science in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering is a Master's Degree programme at Technical University of Denmark in Lyngby, taught in English. It runs for 2 years and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Lyngby as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master of Science (MSc). Technical University of Denmark is a research university in Capital Region.
How it compares
Master of Science in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering is one of 5 English-taught Chemical Engineering programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 4 institutions. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 7,455 to EUR 17,300. 4 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
Chemical and biochemical engineering is about turning raw materials into the substances and products society needs. At DTU this master's combines chemical and biochemical industrial technology. You learn to solve technological problems with chemistry, mathematics, physics and thermodynamics.
What you study
The programme is aimed at students who want to work with the commercial and sustainable chemical or biochemical conversion of raw materials into products, and with research into and development of methods, equipment and processes.
You can concentrate on chemical engineering or bioprocess technology, and you can build competencies in related or entirely different areas through electives. The programme lists these specialisations:
- Chemical and Biochemical Process Technology
- Chemical and Biochemical Product Engineering
- Energy and Environmental Engineering
- General electives
- Fermentation Based Manufacturing (FBM)
- Biomanufacturing, an Industry MSc in Engineering
The Biomanufacturing study line is a four-year Industry Master's where you combine work and study and focus on process thinking and chemistry and biochemistry on an industrial scale.
How the programme is organised
The MSc is a two-year graduate programme with a workload of 120 ECTS credit points. You write your MSc thesis at one of DTU's research centres, probably at DTU Chemical Engineering. The thesis is often written in collaboration with a large Danish company, which prepares you for research and development work at universities or in industry.
You can also join an Industry Master of Science, which lets you combine work and study and apply your academic knowledge in real-world settings.
Who it suits
It suits you if you are interested in the commercial and sustainable conversion of raw materials, and in the methods, equipment and processes behind it. The programme heads research into large-scale production of drugs, inexpensive production of basic chemicals and fuels, and economic production of advanced materials for areas such as communication, IT, health and transport. It also covers methods for preventing and remedying environmental problems linked to chemicals in production, and sustainable chemical and biochemical energy conversion.
Admission, language and next steps
The programme is taught in English. Admission requirements and selection criteria are set out on the programme's prerequisites page, and the application procedure for MSc programmes at DTU is described on its application page. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee that the institution sets.
For questions about course planning, credit transfer, exemption or DTU's rules, contact Study Guidance. Applicants with a bachelor's degree from outside Denmark can get help from the International Admissions Office, and International Student Services guides new students on practical and cultural matters.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Research and development in the chemical industry
- Research and development in the pharmaceutical industry
- Research and development at universities
- Process development and production of basic chemicals and fuels
- Production of advanced materials
- Sustainable chemical and biochemical energy conversion
- Environmental problem prevention and remediation in chemical production
Before you apply
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.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master of Science in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at Technical University of Denmark. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Lyngby as the campus town for this programme at Technical University of Denmark.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. Technical University of Denmark sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
The register records no annual fee for students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, so ask Technical University of Denmark what applies to you. The fee for EU, EEA and Swiss students is not recorded for this programme, so do not assume it is free; check with Technical University of Denmark. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at Technical University of Denmark is linked from this page so you can compare.