Molecular Science and Engineering KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Overview

The two-year Molecular Science and Engineering programme from KTH Royal Institute of Technology provides the students with a broad understanding of chemistry and specialised knowledge and skills in some chosen areas. A wide range of topics are covered, including molecular structure, synthesis of molecules, material properties, quantum chemistry, molecular reactions, and surface chemistry. 

During your studies, you will become acquainted with several advanced analytical techniques. You will also carry out project work and teamwork, as well as practising your written and oral communication. 

The programme involves choosing from an extensive selection of courses followed by a degree project. There is considerable freedom and an opportunity to create a personalised curriculum, focusing on individual areas of interest and allowing for a degree that is both fundamentally strong and specialised. Examples of specialisations include the following profiles:

• Design and synthesis of molecules and materials, both organic and inorganic
• Nanostructures and nanomaterials
• Chemical reactivity: corrosion and radiation
• Surface and colloid chemistry
• Biomaterials
• Chemical analysis, sensing, and spectroscopy
• Computational chemistry

Career

• Specialists in all aspects of molecular science and engineering are always in demand, and career prospects are strong. It is a very wide field, with areas including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, medicine and medical engineering, biotechnology, environmental technology, forensics, fine chemicals, consumer products, cosmetics, polymers, pulp and paper, food and agriculture, petroleum, mining and materials, microfabrication, and energy. 
• There is also an increased need for consultants with specialist knowledge of patenting, scientific writing, venture capital and marketing, expertise for governmental bodies and authorities, as well as for doctoral students within the area. Graduates from the programme have for example gone on to positions as research scientist, PhD student, product manager, quality assurance officer, and sales representative at workplaces such as AstraZeneca, KTH, Outokumpu, RI.SE, and Boston Consulting Group. Programme graduates are also found at numerous startups, both as owners and employees.