Chemistry (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Analytical Sciences Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

In the Chemistry (Joint Degree UvA-VU) - Analytical Sciences course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will focus purely on aspects of analytical chemistry, such as modern analytical techniques, general analysis concepts and strategies and various application fields.

Analytical chemistry plays a crucial role in many areas of science and society. Chemical compounds in a variety of materials and environments must be identified and quantified for the development of new pharmaceuticals, the unravelling of complex biological systems or the design of new sustainable materials and chemical processes.

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Graduates of the Master's programme Chemistry typically pursue careers:

• as PhD students at chemistry institutes around the world, progressing from there to careers in academia or industry

• in research, within industry (e.g. Akzo Nobel, Shell and DSM)

• in research, within research institutes (e.g. TNO, KNMI and SRON)

• as teachers, within high schools or universities

• as (technical) policy officers, within (science-oriented) governmental and non-profit organisations

• in business (e.g. ICT companies, energy companies, investment banks, consultancy firms)

• as writers, for (science-oriented) media

• as entrepreneurs