Program Overview

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Kemi, Kandidatprogram

Program Overview

The Kemi, Kandidatprogram (Chemistry, Bachelor's Program) provides students with a broad competence in all areas of chemistry. Students learn how atoms and molecules interact with each other and react to form new molecules and materials. The program also develops other essential skills, such as analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication.

Program Structure

The program consists of three years of full-time studies, with 180 higher education credits (hp). It is offered by the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Study Periods

The program is offered during the following study periods:

• H飉t 2025 (Autumn 2025): September 1, 2025 - June 4, 2028
• V緳 2026 (Spring 2026): January 19, 2026 - January 14, 2029
• H飉t 2026 (Autumn 2026): August 31, 2026 - June 3, 2029

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have:

• Grundl輍gande beh顤ighet (Basic Eligibility)
• Fysik 2 (Physics 2)
• Kemi 2 (Chemistry 2)
• Matematik 4 (Mathematics 4) or Matematik D (Mathematics D)

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on:

• Betyg (Grades) (66%)
• H鐷skoleprov (Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test) (34%)

Program Content

The program covers a broad range of topics in chemistry, including:

• Organisk kemi (Organic Chemistry)
• Fysikalisk kemi (Physical Chemistry)
• Biokemi (Biochemistry)
• Oorganisk kemi (Inorganic Chemistry)

Year 1

During the first year, students take a package of courses that provide a foundation in chemistry, including:

• Kemiska reaktioner (Chemical Reactions)
• Kolf顤eningar (Carbon Compounds)
• Nukleinsyror, proteiner och biologiska membran (Nucleic Acids, Proteins, and Biological Membranes)
• Matematik (Mathematics) with a focus on single-variable analysis and analytical geometry
• Analytisk kemi (Analytical Chemistry)

Year 2

In the second year, students take in-depth courses in:

• Organisk kemi (Organic Chemistry)
• Fysikalisk kemi (Physical Chemistry)
• Biokemi (Biochemistry)
• Oorganisk kemi (Inorganic Chemistry)

Year 3

During the third year, students can specialize or broaden their knowledge in one of the department's research areas. They can also combine their chemistry education with studies in other subjects at the university, creating a unique interdisciplinary profile. Students take a course in statistical analysis and experimental planning, as well as an introduction to scientific theory. At the end of their bachelor's program, students complete an independent project, where they can delve deeper into the area of chemistry that interests them the most.

Double Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Molecular Biology

Students in the Chemistry, Bachelor's Program also have the opportunity to earn a double bachelor's degree in both Chemistry and Molecular Biology with only one extra semester of study (195 higher education credits). This double degree provides even more opportunities on the job market.

Career Opportunities

After completing their bachelor's degree, students can continue their studies at the master's level in:

• Kemi (Chemistry)
• Organisk kemi och l鄢emedelskemi (Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry) If they have earned a double bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Molecular Biology, they can also continue their studies in Molecular Biology.

As a trained chemist, students can work in various chemical companies, the pharmaceutical industry, food companies, and analysis and synthesis laboratories. In the public sector, they can work for government agencies, such as the Swedish National Food Agency. A complementary teaching degree in chemistry is a secure path to employment in schools.

The job market for chemists is good, with a current balance and a predicted low level of competition in the future.

Studying at the University of Gothenburg

The University of Gothenburg offers a unique study environment with a strong focus on research and collaboration with industry and society. Students have access to modern facilities, including laboratories and equipment, and can participate in research projects and internships.

International Opportunities

Students in the Chemistry, Bachelor's Program have the opportunity to study abroad for one or two semesters during their second and third years. They can choose from a range of partner universities around the world and earn credits that can be transferred to their Swedish bachelor's degree. As an exchange student, they do not have to pay tuition fees abroad.

Research in Chemistry and Molecular Biology

The research at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology covers a broad spectrum of topics in chemical sciences and molecular biology. Students can participate in research projects and collaborate with researchers and industry partners to develop new knowledge and solutions.

Alumni

Many alumni from the Chemistry, Bachelor's Program have gone on to successful careers in industry, academia, and government. They have also pursued further studies at the master's and doctoral levels, both in Sweden and abroad.