Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor's program in Chemistry provides students with a comprehensive understanding of chemical principles, including the composition, properties, and applications of substances. The program aims to equip students with technological insights and essential skills in experimentation and analysis.

Program Structure

The program is a full-time study that spans three years, consisting of six semesters. Each semester, students take 30 study points. The program starts in August and is conducted in Norwegian.

First Semester

• MAT111: Introduction to Mathematics I (10 study points) or MAT101: User Course in Mathematics 1 (10 study points)
• KJEM110: Chemistry and Energy (10 study points)
• INF100: Introduction to Programming (10 study points)

Second Semester

• KJEM130: Organic Chemistry (10 study points)
• KJEM120: Inorganic Chemistry (10 study points)
• MAT102: User Course in Mathematics II (10 study points)

Third Semester

• MOL100: Introduction to Molecular Biology (10 study points)
• KJEM124: Chemical Synthesis and Analysis (10 study points)
• PHYS101: Introduction to Mechanics and Thermodynamics (10 study points)

Fourth Semester

• An elective course (10 study points)
• KJEM210: Chemical Thermodynamics (10 study points)
• Examen Philosophicum, either school examination (EXPHIL-MNEKS, 10 study points) or seminar model (EXPHIL-MNSEM, 10 study points)

Fifth Semester

• Three elective courses (or exchange) (30 study points)

Sixth Semester

• KJEM295: Bachelor's Project in Chemistry (20 study points)
• KJEM250: Analytical Chemistry (10 study points)

Admission Requirements

• General study competence
• Mathematics R1 (or S1 and S2)
• Either:
  • Mathematics R2
  • Physics 1 and 2
  • Chemistry 1 and 2
  • Biology 1 and 2
  • Information Technology 1 and 2
  • Geoscience 1 and 2
  • Technology and Research Methodology 1 and 2

Study Plan

A study plan is a formal document between the student and the University of Bergen, outlining the framework for the study, describing the learning objectives, and how the study is structured.

Exchange Opportunities

The study plan is designed to allow students to go on exchange in the fifth semester, where they only have elective courses in the study plan. Students can apply for exchange agreements that the Department of Chemistry, the faculty, and the University of Bergen have.

Further Study Opportunities

A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry qualifies students for admission to a Master's degree in Chemistry, which opens up a wide range of career paths. If students take elective courses in physics and biology that cover the requirements for teaching in natural sciences, they can take a one-year practical-pedagogical education and become teachers in chemistry and natural sciences.

Career Opportunities

With a degree in Chemistry, students have many career opportunities. They can find work in various industries, including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and the defense sector. The health sector, public administration, and consulting companies are also potential areas of employment. Additionally, biotechnology, environmental science, and aquaculture are sectors where chemical knowledge is in demand. Chemists play a central role in the green shift and are relevant for innovative companies within marine resources and renewable energy. Besides these practical areas, chemistry is a central science in research and teaching.