Program Overview

Degree Project in Chemistry

The Degree Project in Chemistry is a 15-credit course that enables students to solve a specified problem independently, under the guidance of a supervisor. Upon completing the course, students should be able to present their work orally and as a written report, assess and evaluate information, and understand the importance of having the right attitude towards science to identify, define, and solve scientific problems.

About the Course

• The student should be able to solve a specified problem which is usually picked up and agreed on by both the student and the supervisor.
• After completing the course, the student should be able to present the work orally and as a written report.
• The student should also be able to assess and evaluate information and understand the importance of having the right attitude towards science to identify, define, and solve scientific problems.

Eligibility and Selection

• Eligibility: At least 45 credits in chemistry for the degree project relevant chemistry courses, or the equivalent.
• Selection: Academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900.
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 38,075.
• Total fee: SEK 38,075.

Course Details

• Type: Course, first cycle.
• Study pace: Full time.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Type of studies: On campus.
• Language: English.

Start and End Dates

• Starts: 1 September 2025.
• Ends: 2 November 2025.
• Number of credits: 15 credits.
• Type of studies: On site.
• Study pace: 100%.
• Teaching hours: Daytime.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Language: English.
• Application code: UMU-56040.

Additional Course Offerings

• Starts: 3 November 2025.
• Ends: 18 January 2026.
• Number of credits: 15 credits.
• Type of studies: On site.
• Study pace: 100%.
• Teaching hours: Daytime.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Language: English.
• Application code: UMU-56043.
• Starts: 19 January 2026.
• Ends: 23 March 2026.
• Number of credits: 15 credits.
• Type of studies: On site.
• Study pace: 100%.
• Teaching hours: Daytime.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Language: English.
• Application code: UMU-56140.
• Starts: 24 March 2026.
• Ends: 7 June 2026.
• Number of credits: 15 credits.
• Type of studies: On site.
• Study pace: 100%.
• Teaching hours: Daytime.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Language: English.
• Application code: UMU-56162.