BScChemistry

Study location	Netherlands, Nijmegen
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / Dutch. 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. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Radboud University Central Student Administration P.O. Box 9102 6500 HC Nijmegen

Language requirements	English • IELTS Academic, overall-score ≥ 6.5, sub-scores ≥ 6.0 • TOEFL iBT, overall-score ≥ 90, sub-scores ≥ 20 • Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE), scores ≥ C • an International Baccalaureate diploma.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. To find out whether you have sufficient knowledge of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics to follow this study programme, as well as the list of topics you should master, please refer to this page – section “How do I know if I can cope with the programme?”

More information	ru.nl/..lish/education/bachelors/chemistry

Overview

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Programme structure

Every academic year in the Chemistry Bachelor’s programme is divided into four quarters of ten weeks each. Every quarter consists of eight weeks of classes followed by two weeks of exams. As a student of Chemistry, you will experience different modes of instruction.

First-year courses lay the foundation in knowledge and skills for the rest of the Bachelor’s programme. But the first year also serves as a filter: If you are able to pass all first year courses, you will be able to handle the rest of the programme as well.

Knowledge of molecules is extended in the second year. You are also introduced to the different branches of chemistry. You learn about organic and inorganic chemistry, broaden your knowledge of thermodynamics, and are introduced to quantum mechanics. You also learn a lot about fundamental spectroscopy and take various practicals. As in the first year, the second year is mainly made up of compulsory subjects.

The third year is made up almost entirely of electives. This gives you an opportunity to prepare effectively for your Master’s and to choose the direction in which you ultimately wish to take your Chemistry programme. You may choose to learn as much a possible within your field in Chemistry or you could opt for a minor programme (15 to 30 EC) with courses outside of Chemistry.

Career opportunities

As a Chemistry graduate, you can get straight down to work after finishing your studies as there is virtually no unemployment among chemists. Companies are constantly seeking young talent and the education sector is in desperate need of teachers.

Where do chemists work?

-Universities and research institutes
-Company R&D departments
-Business services
-Educational institutions
-Non-profit services

What do chemists do?

-Research (fundamental and applied)
-Management
-Teaching
-Consultancy (including in ICT)