Master in Chemistry

Master in 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; this programme lists EUR 7,300 a year. 7 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students. The same programme title is offered at 3 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

The MSc in Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen is a two-year research degree. You take courses and do your own research project with a supervisor. The degree gives you the skills to join a research group or to lead complex chemistry work in industry or the public sector.

What you study

You build your own degree from the full range of chemistry courses at the university. The programme names inorganic, physical and computational chemistry as part of that range. You choose one of two specialisations:

• Organic Synthesis: advanced preparative work with reactive, toxic and air-sensitive reagents; planning and optimising multistep syntheses at large and small scale; using synthetic chemistry literature and databases to improve methods.
• Green and Sustainable Chemistry: the chemistry and physics of boundary surfaces; describing and optimising the sustainability of a chemical process.

Both specialisations train you to process and analyse data, read chemistry literature, use chemistry databases, and present your work orally and in writing.

How the programme is organised

Teaching mixes lectures, laboratory exercises and classroom instruction. Project work with other students is common, and you are expected to take part in class discussions. The independent research project is guided by an experienced researcher. The register does not record the number of ECTS credits.

Who it suits

You should already hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or an equivalent field such as Nanotechnology or Biochemistry from a recognised university. The programme suits students who want to shape their own course mix and who are ready to work independently in a lab. If you like synthesis and hands-on preparative work, the Organic Synthesis track fits. If you are more interested in process sustainability and surfaces, look at Green and Sustainable Chemistry.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English, and you may need to document your English proficiency at the level the University of Copenhagen requires. Apply through the university's online application portal. The register does not list deadlines or intake, so check the programme page. Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland study free of charge. Other full-time students pay a tuition fee set by the institution. Exchange students should ask their home institution about procedures. Questions go to the Faculty of Science at studentservices@science.ku.dk.

Master’s applications go straight to University of Copenhagen, 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.