Master's Programme in Chemistry – Analytical Chemistry

120 credits

Are you curious about world-leading research and want a cutting-edge expertise when you enter the labor market? Then the Master's Programme in Chemistry, specialising in Analytical Chemistry is the right choice for you. You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in various analytical, separation and detection techniques, including statistical methods for data analysis, that will prepare you for high-level interdisciplinary work in both industry and academia.

Autumn 2023 Autumn 2023, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English

Autumn 2024 Autumn 2024, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English

The programme has strong links to world-leading research in the field of mass spectrometric analysis of chemically complex samples, such as samples with biological or environmental origin. The programme will go in-depth into qualitative and quantitative aspects of analytical chemistry, including common and state-of-the-art methodologies.

During the programme, you can expect to:

  • gain crucial theoretical and practical skills for your future career,
  • opportunity to gain practical experience in cutting-edge research,
  • study at a university with two Nobel prizes in chemistry.

The teachers are leading experts in analytical chemistry, with a drive to push the frontier in mass spectrometry, often with an interdisciplinary focus. You will have the opportunity to work on your degree project in a dynamic and world-class research environment. You will gain fundamental knowledge in advanced analytical chemistry and acquire cutting-edge expertise through in-depth studies covering important and modern analytical techniques.

A degree from Uppsala University will give you a close connection to excellent and world-leading research and the opportunity to develop a personal contact network. You will meet PhD students and post-docs to build an excellent research environment. Our research groups have well-developed collaborations, which provide plenty of opportunities to choose a project for your master thesis, and to make contacts for your future career. In the Uppsala region, there are several research agencies and companies that need analytical chemists to work on their projects, which provides local career opportunities.

Student profile

You have a background in chemistry or relevant work experience to strengthen your experimental skills. You want to specialise in analytical chemistry. You are extremely motivated and willing to take the responsibility needed to successfully complete your studies.

A PhD is a strong possibility in your future, so your potential contact with current research and prominent researchers in the respective international field is very important.

Degree

The programme leads to the degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with Chemistry as the main field of study. After one year of study, it is possible to obtain a degree of Master of Science (60 credits).

During the first semester, you will study chemistry courses which provide you with the theoretical and experimental skills needed for the subsequent semesters. Some of these courses are common to other specialisations in the Master's Programme in Chemistry. In the very first course, you will meet many of the professors in the different fields of chemistry, who will give seminars about the current trends in their respective research fields.

During the second and third semesters, you will take advanced courses in analytical chemistry, including e.g. forensic chemistry, and also learn to use the most recent techniques and equipment in separation and mass spectrometry. You will do a project involving the whole chain from planning how and where to obtain samples and sample preparation, all the way to choosing a method of analysis and statistical validation. The programme ends with a degree project of 30 credits or 45 credits.

Courses within the programme

See the programme outline for courses within the programme.

Instruction takes place in the form of lectures, laboratory work, problem-solving, seminars and projects. Theory and practical work are always interwoven into the courses. In seminars, you present your ideas and discuss a course book or work you have conducted with your classmates, while the teacher usually only moderates the discussion. The aim is to develop critical thinking and collaborative skills which will be required in your future professional development. All students are expected to be active participants in all forms of discussions.

You will also receive systematic training in both oral and written presentations as an integrated part of the courses. The ability to communicate well will be very important in your future career.

The lecturers are active researchers who will coach you to adopt a scientific approach in your work. You will develop the necessary skills to solve problems, think critically and analytically. You'll also plan and formulate research problems, and independently carry out the necessary experiments and analyse as well as interpret the results.

The language of instruction is English.

Surveys have shown that the labour market for chemists with a degree from Uppsala University is excellent. 97% of those who obtained their degree during the last ten years are either employed or undertaking doctoral studies.

A Master of Science in Chemistry from Uppsala University will provide you with many opportunities to build an exciting future career in academia, industry, the public sector, or entrepreneurship. Not only will you gain the knowledge and ability to perform special and advanced tasks in chemistry, but you will also be qualified for positions in many other areas where problem-solving, abstract thinking and analytical ability are required.

Possible career paths can vary. You may work with:

  • research and development,
  • production processes,
  • analysis of materials,
  • management of safety and legal issues,
  • patenting of inventions,
  • marketing and sales,
  • environmental and sustainability issues,
  • developing new and improved methods for quality control.

The salary in Sweden can vary greatly depending on education level, work task, previous experience, location, sector, etc.

Career support

During your time as a student, UU Careers offers support and guidance. You have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities and events that will prepare you for your future career.

Contact

  • For questions about the programme, please contact the programme coordinator:
  • kemimaster@kemi.uu.se
  • For programme-specific information, please contact the study counsellor:
  • master@kemi.uu.se
  • For admissions-related or general information, please contact our applicant support team:
  • masterprogrammes@uu.se

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