Overview

Compared to other universities, the focus of teaching and research at the Chemistry Extra-Faculty master’s program at University of Basel is on:

Biologically oriented chemistry ("Life Sciences")
Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Catalysis
Nanosciences
Sustainability and Energy ("Sustainable Chemistry")
Computational Chemistry
Supramolecular chemistry
Chemical physics

Course structure

The master's is the second degree after the bachelor's degree. The master’s program comprises a total of 120 credit points (CP) and comprises two subjects as well as a free elective area.

Career opportunities

The career opportunities - outside of the teaching post in Matura schools - depend heavily on which second subject from the Phil.-Hist. Faculty was chosen.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The non-faculty subject chemistry (35 CP) is the minor, with a second major, the Phil.-Hist. Faculty and the free elective area (20 CP) or sport science to 78 CP (including 30 CP Master's thesis) and an elective area (7 CP). One ECTS credit point corresponds to approximately 30 hours of work.
The extra-faculty subject chemistry is offered at Bachelor's and Master’s level in combination with a second subject from the Phil.-Hist. Faculty and a free elective or as a second subject in sports science.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry History Philosophy View 5 other Masters in Philosophy in Switzerland

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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

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the master’s program requires a bachelor’s degree with 180 credit points from a university recognized by the University of Basel.
Admission to the master’s degree is granted upon application by the responsible examination committee. This recommends that the rectorate be admitted or rejected.

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Tuition Fee

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International

1700 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 850 CHF per semester during 24 months.
National

1700 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 850 CHF per semester during 24 months.

850 CHF/ semester

Living costs for Basel

1615 - 2332 CHF /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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Available Scholarships

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