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Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability
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Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Expand your knowledge and skills in chemistry
Want to learn how to use inexpensive organic materials to capture CO2? Discover whether carbon can form a fifth bond? Or develop new analytical methods to detect low levels of bioactive proteins in complex biological samples?
The Chemistry Master’s is a challenging programme for students with a solid Chemistry background who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills.
Chemistry is not an isolated discipline. It is a bridge between the two ends of the science spectrum: it connects biology (biomolecular chemistry) with physics, mathematics and computer sciences (physical-theoretical chemistry).
Chemistry in Amsterdam is a joint degree from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a student, you benefit from the expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.
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Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability
Science for Energy and Sustainability is an interdisciplinary track within the Master’s programmes Chemistry, and Physics and Astronomy, both joint degrees of VU and UvA. It combines fundamental scientific research with the analysis of societal issues, business models and government regulations.
The programme allows for a very flexible curriculum, consisting of mostly chemistry or additional physics or business courses. As such, it covers a broad area of hot topics, such as bio-based economy, green chemistry, photophysical and photochemical energy conversion, renewable energy technologies and biosolar cells and catalysis for sustainable synthesis and energy conversion.
You should choose this track if you are interested in sustainable chemistry and catalysis, or if you want to become (more) aware of the scientific, technological and societal challenges of the future. You will learn how to advance renewable energy resources, promote sustainable development, and use resources more efficiently. You will study the development of technological solutions to global energy and sustainability problems, as well as the societal context of global developments in this field. If you want to pursue a career that focuses on developing sustainable solutions to our current, pressing global challenges in energy, climate and sustainability, this track is for you.
Science for Energy and Sustainability is an outward-looking programme, geared towards the cutting edge research on the energy transition and sustainability. It gives you the skills and knowledge to move from understanding the state-of-the-art, to actually developing new sustainable technologies that can be implemented in society.
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Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability
With your Chemistry Master’s degree, you can pursue a PhD at chemistry institutes around the world, and then have a career in academia or industry. Industrial giants like Akzo Nobel and DSM are eager to hire chemists. Or start working at research institutes like TNO, KNMI and SRON. You can also find exciting roles at ICT companies, energy companies, investment banks or consultancy firms.
With the Science in Society major, you’ll likely find work in the chemical industry, with inspection services or consultancy firms, where there is an emphasis on management and/or policy aspects.
Science education is the foundation of innovations that improve our world. The shortage of certified science teachers and the fact that our economy is knowledge-based, means the Teaching major will make you highly valued both in and out of the classroom. You can contribute to improving science education as a teacher or in other academic positions. Practical and scientific knowledge of teaching methods and educational psychology can steer your career in many directions.
Students who opt for the Science Communication major often find work as public relations officers, science journalists or education officers at publishing houses or museums.
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Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability
I have a Dutch university level (WO) bachelor’s degree (VU Bachelor's degree, VU pre-Master's programme or Bachelor's degree at another university)
The Master’s in Chemistry is open to students:
- with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
- with a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- with a Bachelor's degree from a relevant Dutch hbo programme
General language proficiency requirements
VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test and to submit their score as a part of the application. Exceptions are made for students who have completed their education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia or who have obtained an international Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate diploma.
All students must first have an intake interview with the Master coordinator. Please contact the master coordinator of your specialisation (see below).
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Overview of Masters programmes - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Institution
Location: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam De Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
Niederlande
Nord Holland
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| E | international@vu.nl |
Facts about the Masters programme
Location
Amsterdam
Field of study
Science & Mathematics
Degree
Master of Science
Language
English
Start
winter semester - September
Application deadline
Type of study
Part-time
Duration of study: 2 years
Tuition fees EU: 2168 EUR / year
Tuition fees Non EU: 15110 EUR / year
Full-time
Duration of study: 1 year
Tuition fees EU: 2168 EUR / year
Tuition fees Non EU: 15110 EUR / year
Facts about the Masters programme
Location
Amsterdam
Field of study
Science & Mathematics
Degree
Master of Science
Language
English
Start
winter semester - September
Application deadline
Type of study
Part-time
Duration of study: 2 years
Tuition fees EU: 2168 EUR / year
Tuition fees Non EU: 15110 EUR / year
Full-time
Duration of study: 1 year
Tuition fees EU: 2168 EUR / year
Tuition fees Non EU: 15110 EUR / year