Master of Chemistry Program By University of Antwerp |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Chemistry focuses on research and development. The proximity of the large chemical industry and the Port of Antwerp creates perfect circumstances to organise an internationally oriented Master programme. Professors and guest speakers from industry communicate knowledge and experience from their own daily practice in business and research. This will give you direct insight in how chemistry is interwoven with different economic sectors in our society and what your role in this can be. In addition you will have the opportunity to do an internship to strengthen the connection between your academic education and your future professional life. Through the wide range of elective courses you can focus your educational programme on one of the subdisciplines of Chemistry. Your Master thesis enhances your analytical and processing skills through exposure to high-level research environments. Highlights of this Master programme: - You compose your programme based on your interests. - Courses take place in small groups. - Taught by specialists from industry. - A combination of excellent education and high-level research. With Belgium as an important worldwide hub of chemical industry, a Master of Chemistry is a much sought-after asset and most graduates quickly find an interesting job in this sector. But you have many other options. The university may be the ideal location to start your career with a PhD in one of our research groups. In governmental bodies you may influence chemistry related legislation like food or water standards or air quality monitoring.

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Chemistry focuses on research and development. The proximity of the large chemical industry and the Port of Antwerp creates perfect circumstances to organise an internationally oriented Master programme. Professors and guest speakers from industry communicate knowledge and experience from their own daily practice in business and research. This will give you direct insight in how chemistry is interwoven with different economic sectors in our society and what your role in this can be. In addition you will have the opportunity to do an internship to strengthen the connection between your academic education and your future professional life. Through the wide range of elective courses you can focus your educational programme on one of the subdisciplines of Chemistry. Your Master thesis enhances your analytical and processing skills through exposure to high-level research environments. Highlights of this Master programme: - You compose your programme based on your interests. - Courses take place in small groups. - Taught by specialists from industry. - A combination of excellent education and high-level research. With Belgium as an important worldwide hub of chemical industry, a Master of Chemistry is a much sought-after asset and most graduates quickly find an interesting job in this sector. But you have many other options. The university may be the ideal location to start your career with a PhD in one of our research groups. In governmental bodies you may influence chemistry related legislation like food or water standards or air quality monitoring.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

Bachelor GPA

3+

TOEFL

79+

IELTS

6.5+

Direct admission

holders of the diploma of Bachelor in Chemistry

Admission after permission

for holders of an academic bachelor or master in exact or applied sciences

Language requirements
The programme is taught in English and candidates must be proficient in this language.
Candidates with a bachelor degree from universities outside Flanders are required to demonstrate their English language skills in one of the following ways:

By submitting proof that they have studied at least one academic year in an English-language Bachelor's or Master's programme. The Board of Admission may ask additional proof of your proficiency in English.
Applicants can also prove their knowledge on the basis of a language certificate showing their TOEFL or IELTS results:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language, organized by ETS): paper-based TOEFL level of minimum 550, or an internet-based TOEFL level of minimum 79-80. You can find more information on the TOEFL-website
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): a minimum score of at least 6.5, and on each part minimum 6.0. You can find more information on the IELTS-website

Candidates with a bachelor degree from a Flemish university are strongly advised to take a test to assure they possess the necessary language skills to succesfully complete the programme.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,092 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

5,800 EUR

Other Expenses

-

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