Overview of the MSc Chemistry and Life Science & Technology programmes

The master’s programmes Chemistry and LST each offer four specialisations. The two-year programme consists of 120 EC. The table below gives an overview of the division of EC points between the different components of the programme.

A double specialisation comprises a full programme of one specialisation (i.e. the main specialisation) plus the specialisation-specific components of a second specialisation. The main specialisation should be chosen in the following order: Research above Education above Business/Communication. The number of credits for double specialisations thus must be at least 150 EC (Research + EDU30), 160 EC (Research + BS, Research + SCS, EDU60 + BS, EDU60 + SCS, BS + SCS) or 180 EC (Research + EDU60).

Programme overview 2025-26

	Research Chem/LST	EDU	SCS	BS
Research training	60	30	30	30
Academic and professional skills	10	10	10	10
Core courses	20	20	20	20
Elective courses	30	0/30	20	20
Specialisation-specific components	-	60/30	40	40
Total	120	120	120	120

Programme overview 2024-25 and earlier

	Research Chem/LST	EDU	SCS	BS
Research training	60	30/40	30	30
Academic development	6	6	6	6
Core courses	24	24	24	24
Elective courses	24	0/20	20	20
Specialisation-specific components	6	60/30	40	40
Total	120	120	120	120

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