Chemistry of Life (Chemistry) University of Amsterdam

Overview

The  Chemistry of Life (Chemistry) programme at University of Amsterdam  will suit you, if you...

• have a solid background in chemistry;

• are eager to expand your knowledge and skills in the area of biochemistry;

• want the advantages of a small-scale programme, where students and staff all know each other.

Chemistry of Life is a track in the Master's programme Chemistry, a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Chemistry student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.

Careers

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. Philips, ASML, 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