Study location	Belgium, Brussels
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) For bachelors in science, applied science and life sciences, admission will be evaluated based on academic records and skills. A solid background in organic and analytical/inorganic chemistry is required, as well as basic knowledge of quantum chemistry. To be accepted to this Master’s programme, applicants should have the equivalent of at least an upper second class honours degree (overall mark of more than 60%). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your documents are not in English, French or Dutch they have to be officially tranlsated (by a sworn translator) into one of these 3 languages You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS Academic: minimum 6.5 or equivalent More information on www.vub.be/en/language-requirements

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. NB! Please note that you must pay a 50 EURO application fee if you have a non Flemish diploma. University will process your application as soon as the fee has been deposited into their account. You will receive an email with payment instructions. Please read them carefully and use the correct payment reference! If you are accepted and enrol, the application you paid for that specific programme will be deducted from your tuition fees. For example: if you submit four applications, you should pay a total of four individual application fees: 200 EURO. Once you are enrolled in that programme, only 50 EURO will be deducted from your tuition fees.

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Career opportunities

A master degree opens doors in many different branches and sectors. You will be able to work in the private sector, (non-) governmental organisations, or continue your academic career as a PhD researcher. Not sure what your next step should be? The VUB helps you with your first steps on the job market.

Did you know that Belgian companies are constantly searching for chemists? In Belgium, chemists are among the best-paying jobs. The Master in Chemistry prepares you for an interesting career in one of the most research intensive and growing sectors worldwide. Graduates work in a wide range of areas: in research, production, laboratories, sales and management. A number of chemists work in government labs, in food safety and research, production of drinking water, waste management and many other environmental aspects. In medical labs, hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry there is also a growing need for chemists.

The profile Industry prepares you for a career in both technical and business aspects of chemistry (e.g. as Quality Assurance Officer, Technical Director, Project Manager, etc.). The profile Research opens the way to a scientific career, focused on research at universities (PhD research), institutes or even industry (e.g. as Pharmaceutical R&D manager, Compound Development Team Leader, Expert Analytical Development, etc.).