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Chemistry (MSc)

Programme structure

In the MSc Chemistry programme you will focus your studies on one of LIC's two main research areas, Chemistry for Health or Chemistry for Sustainability, and one specialisation.

Structure

The emphasis of MSc Chemistry is on motivating and encouraging students to work as young academics and develop to their full potential. The two-year programme consists of 120 EC and offers four specialisations. Students can also follow a double specialisation of 150 – 180 EC, depending on the specific combination. 

The table below gives an overview of credit distribution in the different specialisations.

  Research EDU SCS BS
Research Training Project 60 30/40 30 30
Academic and Professional Skills 10 10 10 10
Core Courses 20 20 20 20
Elective Courses 30 0/20 20 20
Specialisation-Specific Components - 60/30 40 40
Total 120 120 120 120

 

Multiple specialisations

In the MSc Chemistry programme, students have the opportunity to do multiple specialisations. Most students spend their first year on courses and their second year on their research project or projects. Students should contact the study adviser on how to combine multiple specialisations.