Overview

Chemistry takes place everywhere, and chemical knowledge is needed for:

progress in modern medicine
tackling global and local environmental issues

developing new, functional materials and products

Overview

In University of Bergen's Chemistry master’s programme, you obtain detailed insight into chemical principles, compounds, materials and processes. You will acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills within selected topics and experimental techniques. You will become qualified for work in a range of sectors, including the health sector, quality control laboratories, food, paint, petroleum, process and pharmaceutical industry, public agencies, research and education, to name but a few.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Analytical Chemistry and Chemometry
NMR spectroscopy
Organic synthesis and drug chemistry
Organic geochemistry, petroleum chemistry and renewable fuels
Environmental chemistry
Inorganic nanochemistry and catalysis
Molecular modeling
Natural substance chemistry
Nanoparticles and colloid chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bergen, Norway

Disciplines

Chemistry View 6 other Masters in Chemistry in Norway

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The master's program in Chemistry is based on a bachelor degree in Chemistry or equivalent, with at least 70 credits in chemistry and covering at least 3 of the following fields: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical chemistry. In addition, the degree must contain at least 10 credits of mathematics.

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Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 24 months.

The semester fee is NOK 650.

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 NOK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Chemistry takes place everywhere, and chemical knowledge is needed for:

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

EU/EEA

Living costs for Bergen

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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