Overview

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About the programme

The programme trains students to conduct research in an industrial or academic setting. Upon completion of the programme, you will be able to translate a given problem into a chemical research question and explore the answer to this question based on your knowledge of specific and advanced chemistry topics in an interdisciplinary context. You will also have acquired the skill of reporting your findings to peers and non-experts.

Career perspectives

Many career options are available to our graduates. More than half of our alumni work in the industrial field, while others are employed within academia and other research institutes.

The chemical industry is a major sector throughout Europe and the world. Possible employment in this field is enhanced by obtaining a PhD. Professional domains where chemists are required include petrochemistry, the medical sector, the pharmaceutical industry, agrochemistry, food industry, government and public administration, and other research institutes.

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Programme Structure

The full programme comprises 120 ECTS credits, including 18 ECTS for compulsory courses and 42 ECTS for electives. In addition, you develop practical skills during an external internship (in industry or a research institute) of 30 ECTS. The remaining 30 ECTS are allocated to the master's thesis.

The elective courses are clustered in three tracks:
Theoretical and Structural Chemistry
Sustainable Chemistry
Nanostructured Materials

Audience

An academic bachelor's degree is taken as the prerequisite for the master's programme.
Besides this you should have acquired insights into fundamental processes of chemistry and its contribution to other scientific domains, and be ready to work under pressure in a team setting, and to make important decisions based on solid knowledge and expertise.
You should be proficient in English.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

For the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines and start dates, please check our webpage. The application deadlines will be published in October.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry View 11 other Masters in Chemistry in Belgium

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.

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Tuition Fee

For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage. The tuition fees for 2025-2026 will be published in December.

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Living costs for Leuven

810 - 1280 EUR /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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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the programme

Career perspectives

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Programme Structure

Audience

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Leuven

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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