Master Chemistry at the University of Antwerp

The Master of Chemistry focuses on research and development.

The proximity of the large chemical industry and the Port of Antwerp creates perfect circumstances to offer an internationally oriented Master’s programme. Professors and guest speakers from industry share knowledge and experience drawing from their own daily practice in business and research. This will give you direct insight into how chemistry is interwoven with different economic sectors in our society and what your role can be.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to do an internship to strengthen the connection between your academic education and your future professional life.

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Master Chemistry: Study Content

Through the wide range of elective courses you can focus your programme on one of the subdisciplines of chemistry. Your Master’s thesis enhances your analytical and processing
skills through exposure to high-level research environments.

Highlights of this Master’s programme:

• Compose your programme based on your interests
• Courses take place in small groups
• Taught by specialists from industry
• Combination of excellent education and high-level research.

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Master Chemistry: Career

The Master of Chemistry at the University of Antwerp provides you with great opportunities of finding an interesting job that suits your expectations. Belgium is an important worldwide hub of chemical industry. More specifically, Antwerp hosts the second largest (petro-)chemical cluster in the world, next only to Houston (USA). Both large multinationals as well as small and medium-sized enterprises hire many chemists. These companies need thousands of new recruits to keep their businesses running. A Master of Chemistry is a much sought-after asset and most graduates quickly find an interesting job in this sector.

Besides working in chemical industry, you have many other options. The university may be the ideal location to start your career with a PhD in one of our research groups. In addition, governmental bodies are always looking for well-educated chemists to maintain food or water control processes and to set out guidelines for environmental protection or air quality monitoring.

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Master Chemistry: Admission requirements

Students with degrees from outside the Flemish community:
All Bachelor’s degrees in the field of Science and Applied Sciences that have a strong focus on chemistry will be considered by the Board of Admission.

Students with diplomas of the Flemish community:

• Holders of the diploma Bachelor of Chemistry get direct admission.
• Holders of an academic Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Exact or Applied Sciences can get admission after permission.

Since the programme is taught in English, candidates with a prior degree issued outside Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English. 

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Chemistry - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Antwerp

		Applied Ecohydrology (MAEH) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
		Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies (Postgraduate programme)
		Biology
		Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
		Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences
		Bioscience Engineering: Sustainable Urban Bioscience Engineering
		Business Economics
		Business Engineering: Financial Engineering
		Chemistry
		Computer Science
		Development Evaluation and Management (Advanced Master)
		Digital Business Engineering
		Digital Text Analysis
		Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
		Energy and Climate (Postgraduate programme)
		Epidemiology (MEPI)
		Globalisation and Development (Advanced Master)
		Governance and Development (Advanced Master)
		Laws (LL.M)
		Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Linguistics and Literary Studies
		Physics
		Political Science
		Postgraduate of Epidemiology
		Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
		Water Sustainability: Integrating Technology- and Nature-based Solutions (Think Water) (Advanced Master)

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Why choose UAntwerp

Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. The port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. The city of Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city, full of history. It is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture and cultural contrasts. Over 170 nationalities live here, more than in New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.

First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and to work. We foster the nexus between research and education. Internationalisation is key to our mission. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in a highly promising European University Network, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe www.YUFE.eu.

As home away from home to over 20,000 students, the University of Antwerp prides itself on operating on a human scale. Our faculty and staff will welcome you into top-notch infrastructure on one of our four campuses. While you’re here you are also invited to enjoy our vibrant cultural programming, sports facilities and many other available student services.

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Orientation year

After completing your studies you can choose to look for work opportunities in Belgium. You can apply for an orientation year and extend your stay in Belgium by 12 months. Guidance and administrative assistance with this process is available through the university.

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