Chemistry

Overview

Key features

The Chemistry programme of the University of Oslo enables you to choose an area of specialisation in most fields of chemistry.

Half of your time will be spent on your master's thesis where you will be working in one of our research communities under the supervision of experienced researchers. Working with a research project for your thesis will train you to critically evaluate research literature, analyse data, often in conjunction with laboratory work, and plan and conduct independent work. You will also become experienced at writing reports and giving oral presentations.  The other half of your study time will mainly consist of course modules providing you with background knowledge to support your master's thesis.

As a master's student at the Department of Chemistry you get a ticket into one of Norway's leading research communities in chemistry. Amongst other things, we host the Hylleraas Centre, a Centre of Excellence for research in Computational Chemistry. You will also have the opportunity to conduct your thesis in association with one of the many research institutes in the Oslo area, or at one of the private companies approved by the Department of Chemistry.

There are seven programme options within the programme, with different qualification requirements:

• Analytical chemistry

• Biomolecules and soft matter

• Chemistry education and communication

• Environmental chemistry and nuclear chemistry

• Inorganic chemistry and materials chemistry

• Organic chemistry

• Theoretical and physical chemistry