Program Overview

Molecular Science and Engineering

The two-year master's programme in Molecular Science and Engineering consists of three terms of courses and one final term dedicated to the master's degree project. Each term consists of approximately 30 ECTS credits.

Year 1

During the master studies, one course is mandatory, at least three out of five conditionally elective courses must be chosen, some recommended courses will be taken, 15 credits can be freely chosen according to the above, and the last semester a master thesis project will be performed. It is recommended that the mandatory and conditionally elective courses are taken during the first year, but the student is free to create his or her own schedule during the two years. Note that courses given during the spring semester should be taken in the first year since the master thesis project (degree project) is typically conducted in the spring semester in the second year.

• ME2814 can be replaced by the following courses and counted as a recommended course:
  • ME2016 Project Management, Leadership and Control
  • AL2160 Environmental Management
  • LS2444 Technical Communication in English
  • or corresponding course(s) with a maximum of 7.5 credits
• If the student wants to take another course than the ones mentioned here, the program director must approve this before the course starts.

Mandatory Courses

• Scientific Methodology and Research Horizons (CK2030) 7 credits

Year 2

There might be changes. Recommended courses may be cancelled if the number of admitted students are less than the minimum of places, or will be given every second year.

• KD200X Degree Project in Chemistry, Second Cycle can be replaced by the following courses and counted as a mandatory course:
  • KF200X Degree Project in Fibre and Polymer Technology, Second Cycle
  • or corresponding degree project course at advanced level comprising 30.0 credits.

Mandatory Courses

• Degree Project in Chemistry, Second Cycle (KD200X) 30 credits

Admissions

Students enrolled in the Degree Programme in Biotechnology, who want to obtain the Degree of Master of Science in Engineering, Degree Programme in Biotechnology, must take the following courses:

• BB2460 Biocatalysis, 7.5 credits
• BB2020 Molecular Enzymology 7.5 credits

Programme Details

Changes in the programme may occur. The courses presented apply to studies starting in autumn 2026.