Chemistry
How can we design smart catalysts or light-driven molecular motors? Can we build life-like systems from the bottom up? How can chemistry contribute to cleaner energy, better medicines and sustainable materials? Are you ready to deepen your molecular knowledge to make an impact through advanced research? Then the Master's degree in Chemistry at the University of Groningen is for you!
What to expect from the Master's programme in Chemistry
✔ Spend 50% of your programme doing research in world-class labs
✔ Learn from internationally renowned scientists, including Nobel Prize winner Ben Feringa
✔ Explore academic, industrial, or policy-related career paths with flexible programme profiles
✔ Choose your research specialisation: Synthesis & Catalysis, Chemical Biology, Supramolecular Chemistry, Sustainable Energy, and Polymer Chemistry
This international two-year Master’s programme trains you to become a creative, independent researcher. You’ll build advanced expertise in molecular synthesis, reactivity, materials, and bio-organic systems — and apply it to real-world challenges in health, energy, and sustainability.
The curriculum offers both depth and flexibility, allowing you to specialise in cutting-edge areas or broaden your profile through various tracks and specializations. Your main research project takes place in one of Groningen’s top-ranked institutes. Many students also choose a second project abroad or in industry, building a strong foundation for PhD research or high-level careers in R&D.
Choose from the following tracks:
- Research Track
- Science, Business and Policy
- Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling
- Research education (specialization)
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or relevant field. This is merely an indication of required background knowledge. The Board of Admissions determines whether the specific contents of this/these course(s) meet the admission requirements of the master programme for which you applied.
The Admissions Office will advise the Board of Admissions on your application, after which the board will decide if you meet the admission requirements in terms of general level of previous education and specific background knowledge.
Checklist to complete
Curriculum Vitae
A list of course descriptions: Provide a list of course descriptions in English (unofficial translations are permitted) for all non–University of Groningen courses, including the learning outcomes.
Job examples
- PhD research project
- Work for a major multinational such as Akzo Nobel or Philps
- Consulting agencies
- Product management or commercial positions
