Chemistry Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

Are you interested in finding out how to use inexpensive organic materials to capture CO2 or discovering whether carbon can form a fifth bond? Are you keen to find new methods of seeing through non-transparent material, such as using laser measurements to trace tumours? Or how about developing new analytical methods to determine low levels of bioactive proteins in complex biological samples? 

To complete the Chemistry MSc programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will choose a specific specialisation, according to your future ambitions:

• Analytical Sciences 

• Molecular Sciences

• Science for Energy and Sustainability 

Career prospects

• Organizations and companies in the chemical sector are always on the lookout for talent. There are many different career opportunities, depending on your choice of profile and specialisation track. 

• Research positions are available with institutes like TNO or Solvay. Industrial giants like AKZO Nobel and DSM are eager to hire chemists.  

• Government posts might include jobs with ministries or enforcement agencies.   Students who opt for the education profile often find work as teachers. If you choose to follow the communication profile, then you could find work as a public relations officer, a science journalist or an education officer at a publishing house or museum. 

Promotion alumni sessions Master’s day

During the Master’s day, you can also meet our (international) alumni during several workshops. In these sessions they will tell you more about career opportunities after finishing your Master’s degree.