Program Overview

Master's Degree Thesis in Chemistry, 30 credits

The Master's Degree Thesis in Chemistry is a 30-credit course that aims to develop students' knowledge of Chemistry, their ability to apply acquired knowledge, and their skills in independently conducting and presenting a major assignment. The assignment should be of a research-like nature, and students are expected to actively participate in project planning, complete the assignment independently, document and present the results both verbally and in writing.

Course Structure

The course is divided into two modules:

• Module 1: Project description encompassing a literature study within a chosen project field, which provides background and enables planning of the project. This is presented in writing (5 credits).
• Module 2: Conducting the project, final report, and opposition (25 credits).

Eligibility

To be eligible for the course, students must have completed the four foundation courses in the master's program in chemistry:

• Biophysical-chemical concepts (5KE174)
• Advanced Experimental Tools in Chemistry (5KE175)
• Chemometrics (5KE053)
• Computational Chemistry (5KE176) or equivalent. English 6 / B or equivalent is also required.

Selection

Selection is based on academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland, students are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 76,150
• Total fee: SEK 76,150

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus
• Language: English
• Number of credits: 30 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime

Start and End Dates

The course starts on 1 September 2025 and ends on 18 January 2026 for the Autumn 2025 semester, and starts on 19 January 2026 and ends on 7 June 2026 for the Spring 2026 semester.

Application Code

• UMU-56011 for the Autumn 2025 semester
• UMU-56129 for the Spring 2026 semester

Additional Information

The course includes the critical examination and opposition of a degree project at the second-cycle level. The written report is expected to contain a popular scientific summary addressing relevant societal and ethical aspects.