Master of Chemistry
KU Leuven
Key Information
Campus location
Leuven, Belgium
Languages
English, Dutch
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
The programme trains students to conduct research in an industrial or academic setting. Upon completion of the programme, you will be able to translate a given problem into a chemical research question and explore the answer to this question based on your knowledge of specific and advanced chemistry topics in an interdisciplinary context. You will also have acquired the skill of reporting your findings to peers and non-experts.
The full programme comprises 120 ECTS credits, including 18 ECTS for compulsory courses and 42 ECTS for electives. In addition, you develop practical skills during an external internship (in industry or a research institute) of 30 ECTS. The remaining 30 ECTS are allocated to the master's thesis.
The elective courses are clustered in three tracks:
- Theoretical and Structural Chemistry
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Nanostructured Materials
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Curriculum
Structure
The full master’s programme comprises 120 ECTS credits, including 18 ECTS for compulsory courses, and 42 ECTS for electives. In addition, you develop practical skills in an external internship in industry or a research institute (30 ECTS), while the remaining 30 ECTS are allocated to a master's project.
There are three exciting tracks to choose from: Theoretical and Structural Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry, and Nanostructured Materials. Each track is on the leading edge of research and development in chemistry.
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Career Opportunities
Many career options are available to our graduates. More than half of our alumni work in industry, while others are employed within academia and other research institutes.
The chemical industry is a major sector throughout Europe and the world. Possible employment in industry is enhanced by obtaining a PhD. Professional domains where chemists are required include petrochemistry, the medical sector, the pharmaceutical industry, agrochemistry, food industry, government and public administration, and other research institutes.