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at University of Helsinki · Helsinki, Finland
Duration
2 years
Intake
Autumn
Mode
Full Time
Tuition
EUR 30,000 total
The Master's Programme in Chemistry at the University of Helsinki studies chemistry as a fundamental natural science with applications in analytical chemistry, synthesis and catalysis, radiochemistry, polymer chemistry and biobased materials, spectroscopy, and computational chemistry. It also covers the programme's study track options in Chemistry and Circular Economy and Sustainable Chemistry, with specialisation paths in analytical, organic, inorganic, radiochemistry, polymer chemistry and physical chemistry.
The degree is 120 ECTS credits and takes 2 years. It includes at least 70–105 credits of advanced studies in chemistry, a 30-credit Master's thesis, and other studies to reach the full degree scope. The thesis is typically written on the same subject as a 15-credit research project, which may be done in a Chemistry department research group or in an outside research institute or company.
The programme is for students with a previous B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a chemistry-related field with a sufficient amount and breadth of chemistry studies. The University of Helsinki says the degree can lead to demanding expert positions and to doctoral study.
A previous B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a Chemistry-related field, including a sufficient amount and breadth of chemistry studies as detailed in the application instructions.
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It takes 2 years, studied Full Time.
Intakes are in Autumn.
Yes — 2 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.
University of Helsinki is ranked #116 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #2 in Finland.
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