Chemistry

How can chemistry contribute to cleaner energy, better medicines, and sustainable materials? How can we design smart catalysts or light-driven molecular motors? Can we build life-like systems from the bottom up? Are you ready to deepen your molecular knowledge to make an impact through advanced research? Then the Master's degree in Chemistry at the University of Groningen is for you!
What to expect from the Master's programme in Chemistry✔ Spend 50% of your programme performing research in stat-of-the-art labs
✔ Learn from internationally renowned scientists, including Nobel Prize winner Ben Feringa
✔ Explore academic-, industrial-, or policy-related career paths with flexible programme profiles
✔ Choose your own research specialization: Synthesis & Catalysis, Chemical Biology, Supramolecular Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Solid-State Materials & Sustainable Energy, Theoretical Chemistry & Modeling, Protein Biochemistry, or Polymer Chemistry

This international two-year Master's programme trains you to become a creative, independent researcher. You'll build advanced expertise in molecular synthesis, reactivity, materials, and bio-organic systems — and apply your skills & knowledgte to real-world challenges in health, energy, and sustainability.

The curriculum offers both depth and flexibility, allowing you to specialise in cutting-edge areas or broaden your profil