The science behind tomorrow's solutions – Chemistry studies at Uppsala University
In a world facing challenges such as climate change, increasing energy demands and the need for new medicines, chemistry plays a vital role in developing solutions.
At Uppsala University, our research-driven Master's programmes in Chemistry connect fundamental science with real-world applications.
You will study in an international research environment and develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to contribute to research, industry and technological innovation.
What do you want to solve?
Chemistry helps us understand and address some of the most pressing challenges facing society. Explore the areas that interest you and find a Master's programme that matches your goals.
Accelerate the transition to sustainable energy
Develop new materials and technologies for energy conversion, storage and sustainable energy systems.
Research areas: Energy
Programmes: Battery Technology and Energy Storage, Chemistry for Renewable Energy, Physical and Computational Chemistry
Develop tomorrow's medicines and improve health
Explore the chemistry behind biological processes, drug discovery and new approaches to understanding and treating disease.
Research areas: Drug Development, Life Sciences
Programmes: Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Organic Chemistry
Create advanced materials for future technologies
Design and study materials with unique properties that enable innovations in areas ranging from healthcare to energy and electronics.
Research areas: New Materials
Programmes: Bio and Nano Materials, Materials Science
Understand and analyse the world at the molecular level
Develop advanced analytical methods to identify, measure and understand substances in everything from environmental samples to forensic investigations.
Research areas: Life Sciences
Programmes: Analytical Chemistry (EACH), Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Science
Explore all programmes in Chemistry
Connect with world-leading research
Many of the challenges explored in our Master's programmes are part of Uppsala University's broader research efforts. Researchers work on developing next-generation batteries, advancing drug discovery, creating new materials and improving our understanding of the chemistry behind life itself. As a Master's student, you will work closely with current research questions and gain hands-on experience in laboratory environments from an early stage.
What to expect
Uppsala University is academically demanding. That is not a disclaimer, it is the point. You will be expected to think independently, engage with competing theoretical frameworks, work across disciplines, and grapple with problems that do not have clean solutions. The classroom at Uppsala University is not a space where information is delivered to be absorbed. It is a space where knowledge is contested, examined, and sometimes produced. Faculty expect intellectual contribution, not just participation. Knowledge here is not something you receive. It is something you create.