MSc Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability (track) 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Amsterdam |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,380 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Science for Energy and Sustainability (SES) is an two-year interdisciplinary track within the Master's programmes Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy. It combines 'hard' scientific research with the analysis of societal issues, business models and government regulations. It is a joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam so you will benefit from the expertise, networks and research projects at both universities.

This interdisciplinary master track – covering topics from both Physics and Chemistry – aspires to train MSc students who are aware of the scientific, technological and societal challenges for our future and will help develop sustainable solutions to the current pressing global situation with regard to energy, climate and sustainability.   

The track Science for Energy and Sustainability is an outward-looking programme, geared towards the cutting edge of energy and sustainability research. It gives you the skills and knowledge to move from understanding the state-of-the-art, to actually developing new sustainable technologies that can be implemented in society. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Science for Energy and Sustainability (SES) is an two-year interdisciplinary track within the Master's programmes Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy. It combines 'hard' scientific research with the analysis of societal issues, business models and government regulations. It is a joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam so you will benefit from the expertise, networks and research projects at both universities.

This interdisciplinary master track – covering topics from both Physics and Chemistry – aspires to train MSc students who are aware of the scientific, technological and societal challenges for our future and will help develop sustainable solutions to the current pressing global situation with regard to energy, climate and sustainability.   

The track Science for Energy and Sustainability is an outward-looking programme, geared towards the cutting edge of energy and sustainability research. It gives you the skills and knowledge to move from understanding the state-of-the-art, to actually developing new sustainable technologies that can be implemented in society. 

Admission Requirements

6.5+
92+
3+
180+

a) Applicants should hold an academic Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Physics, or in another science discipline directly related to energy and sustainability with at least 90 EC of physics-/chemistry-related Bachelor courses.


b) Upon entry, you choose whether to pursue a Physics-oriented or Chemistry-oriented version of the track. All applicants must attend an intake interview with the programme manager.


c) You have an overall grade point average (GPA) equivalent to at least:
  • 3.0 (American system)
  • 2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system)
  • C (ECTS-system)

24 Months
Feb
Sep

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

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

2,530 EUR
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International Students

17,380 EUR
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