Chemistry

Are you interested in fundamental chemistry and applied research and looking for a programme with ample opportunities to assemble your own study path? Then our Chemistry programme is the right choice for you. The MSc Chemistry programme is highly flexible: you can tailor your programme to your ambitions and interests within the research areas Chemistry for Health or Chemistry for Sustainability. During your studies, you will be part of a multidisciplinary research team of internationally renowned researchers in which you will carry out your MSc research project. Join our world-class electrochemistry group to contribute to sustainable energy, or our leading interdisciplinary research teams in chemical biology, using chemical tools to study disease-related problems. Our programme combines a solid theoretical basis with getting hands-on in practice. You can also choose a specialisation in which you combine one year of specialised Chemistry schooling with one year of multidisciplinairy training in the field of High-Tech Innovation, or specialised training in business studies, communication or education. The MSc Chemistry is open for students with a BSc degree in Molecular Science & Technology, an internationally recognised BSc degree in chemistry, or a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry.

Leiden University, founded in 1575, is the oldest university in the Netherlands and one of Europe's most prestigious. Known for excellence in law, humanities, and international studies. 16 Nobel Prize winners are affiliated, including Einstein who was a professor there. Has a second campus in The Hague.