Science for Energy and Sustainability (Physics and Astronomy - joint degree)

Science for Energy and Sustainability is a track within the joint-degree MSc Physics and Astronomy for students enrolled in Physics and Astronomy. The track combines physical science and energy research with analysis of societal, business and policy aspects of sustainability. The track Science for Energy and Sustainability is an outward-looking programme, geared towards the cutting edge of energy and sustainability research. It gives you the skills and knowledge to move from understanding the state-of-the-art, to actually developing new sustainable technologies that can be implemented in society.

Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam
For students registered in Physics and Astronomy, Science for Energy and Sustainability is a track within the accredited joint-degree MSc Physics and Astronomy offered by UvA and VU Amsterdam; successful completion leads to the MSc degree in Physics and Astronomy. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Chemistry student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.