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Explore chemistry in depth and gain hands-on experience from the very start. At the Department of Chemistry, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills that open doors to research, working life, and your future career.

Take your first steps into the world of chemistry with us

Here, you get to explore chemistry for real from day one. You’ll work in laboratories and take responsibility in projects. Together with core subject expertise, this prepares you well for further studies, research, and professional life. As a student, you’ll be closely connected to ongoing research. You’ll test ideas, develop your critical thinking, see how theory and practice connect, and build both confidence and solid knowledge. Our researchers from around the world serve as lecturers and supervisors, and you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge early on in real projects—experiences that are valuable both during your studies and later in your career.

What your future could look like with a chemistry degree

A chemistry degree with us opens many doors. You’ll develop strong skills in laboratory work and project-based tasks, and be ready to take responsibility in key societal challenges. As a chemistry expert, you might work as a researcher, chemical engineer, laboratory engineer, environmental consultant, product developer or teacher. Chemists are needed in a wide range of industries – from pharmaceuticals and food to energy, environment, materials and cosmetics – and your knowledge can make a real difference.

Courses and programmes at the department

Meet our graduate students

Everyone has their own reasons for pursuing an advanced degree in chemistry – whether aiming for a future in research, industry or education. What impact do you hope to make? What drives you? What are your ambitions?

Hear from some of our postgraduate students as they share their journeys, reflections and advice for those just beginning their own path.

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Last updated: 2025-12-05

Source: Department of Chemistry