Program Overview

Master of Chemistry

The Master of Chemistry focuses on research and development. The proximity of the large chemical industry and the Port of Antwerp creates perfect circumstances to organise an internationally oriented Master programme. Professors and guest speakers from industry communicate knowledge and experience from their own daily practice in business and research. This will give students direct insight into how chemistry is interwoven with different economic sectors in society and what their role in this can be.

Your Programme

In addition to the core curriculum, students will have the opportunity to do an internship to strengthen the connection between their academic education and their future professional life. Through the wide range of elective courses, students can focus their educational programme on one of the subdisciplines of Chemistry. Their Master thesis enhances their analytical and processing skills through exposure to high-level research environments.

Highlights of the Master Programme

• Students compose their programme based on their interests.
• Courses take place in small groups.
• Taught by specialists from industry.
• A combination of excellent education and high-level research.

Your Future

With Belgium as an important worldwide hub of the chemical industry, a Master of Chemistry is a much sought-after asset, and most graduates quickly find an interesting job in this sector. However, students have many other options. The university may be the ideal location to start their career with a PhD in one of the research groups. In governmental bodies, they may influence chemistry-related legislation, such as food or water standards or air quality monitoring.