Program Overview

Program Details

The Chemical and Molecular Thermodynamics course is a 7.5-credit program offered at Umeå University.

About the Course

In the course, fundamental thermodynamic concepts such as energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy, and chemical potential are used to describe and quantitate chemical and physical change. The course specifically focuses on stability, phase transition, chemical equilibrium, and electrochemistry with emphasis on deviation from ideal behavior. The course also describes molecular mechanisms that underlie the chemical thermodynamics. Central concepts are illustrated with examples from both biology and chemistry.

Eligibility and Selection

• Fundamentals of Chemistry, 15 ECTS, or the equivalent.
• Selection is based on academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038
• Total fee: SEK 19,038

Course Details

• Starts: 1 October 2025
• Ends: 2 November 2025
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-56002

Additional Information

Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus, with many initiatives that promote health and well-being. The university is also ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction for international students.