Program Overview

Chemistry MSc Program

The Chemistry MSc program at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in the major fields of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. The program involves obligatory lectures and laboratory practices in all four fields, with (semi)elective courses offering the opportunity to tailor the program content according to individual interests.

Program Structure

• The program is a degree program at the master's level, accredited with the number FNYF/100-3/2016.
• It is offered by the Faculty of Science, specifically the Institute of Chemistry.
• The program is taught in English.
• The duration of the program is 4 semesters (2 years), with 120 ECTS credits required for completion.
• The minimum number of students required for the program to run is 1, and the maximum number of students is 40.

Description

The goal of this program is to give students an advanced level of knowledge in the major fields of chemistry. A good background in BSc level chemistry enables students to focus on their topic of interest from the beginning. Those less knowledgeable in basic chemistry must complete resuming courses. The program allows students to gain research experience in at least one main discipline of chemistry and acquire skills in developing and applying ideas within a research project.

Specializations

Academic specializations can be obtained if the number of specialized courses sums up to 26 credits in different groupings of the courses.

Strength of the Program

The strength of the program lies in the combination of solid background knowledge with research activities performed at internationally recognized laboratories of the Institute of Chemistry.

Career Opportunities

Positions in various fields of chemistry may be occupied upon graduation. Typical targets include firms in the pharmaceutical or food industry, environment analysis, and further studies for a PhD degree. Job examples include chemists working in analytical, pharmaceutical, material structure research, or synthetic fields, production managers, food chemists, computational chemists, and researchers in chemistry.

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 4,190 EUR per semester.
• Non-EU/EEA students: 4,190 EUR per semester.
• Application fee: 160 EUR (non-refundable).

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor degrees are accepted in the fields of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.
• Additionally, Bachelor degrees in the fields of Biology, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Bioengineering, Materials Engineering, Molecular Bionics Engineering, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Diagnostic Imaging Analysis, and Medical Diagnostic Analysis are accepted if the applicant has at least 65 ECTS credits in the following fields:
  • Natural science (mathematics, physics, computer science, biology, geology – at least 15 credits).
  • Chemistry (at least 50 credits total, in the subfields of general and inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry, with at least 10 credits in each field).

Language Requirements

• An internationally accredited language examination is required with at least a B2 CEFR level or equivalent result.
• Examples of minimum levels accepted include TOEFL iBT 72 pts and IELTS 5.5.
• Alternatively, an official certificate issued by the applicant’s previous higher education institution can be accepted, stating that the applicant’s previous education (Bachelor’s degree) was completed entirely in English.

Documents to Submit with Application

• Online application form.
• Bachelor-level degree.
• Transcript of records.
• CV.
• Medical certificate.
• Copy of application fee transfer.
• Language certificate.

Application Procedure

The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and follow the instructions during the application process.

Procedure of the Entrance Examination

• Applicants are required to prove their BSc level knowledge by completing an online chemistry test sheet.
• The applications are examined by the Admission Board during May and June, and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system in July.
• Admission letters are sent out in the online application system until August 1.
• Type of entrance examination: written.
• Place of entrance examination: Home Institution of the applicant, supervised by a respected staff member.
• Further details of the entrance exam and selection and evaluation process are distributed via email.

Program Leader and Coordinator

• Program leader: Prof. Dr. Róbert Mészáros.
• Program coordinator: Ms. Réka KOCHIS, program administrator.