Program Overview
The Chemical and Molecular Sciences at University of Zurich is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chemical and Molecular Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 690 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 690 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemical and Molecular Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Protein Engineering
- Organometallic Chemistry in Modern Syntheses
- Photochemistry and Femtochemistry
- Chemical Biology
- Methods of liquid and solid state NMR in organometallic chemistry
- Scientific Investigations in Forensics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
- The candidate must possess a B.Sc. in the physical or natural sciences, with minimum average marks of \xc2\x93Good.\xc2\x94 This coursework must include the equivalent of at least 2 years chemistry lectures (min. 16 ECTS) and 2 years (combined) of biology, biochemistry or physics lectures (min. 16 ECTS). In addition, the coursework must include 2 years of laboratory work (min. 24 ECTS), at least 1 year of which must be in chemistry (min. 12 ECTS).
- The candidate must have a demonstrated capacity for research.
- The candidate must arrange for the submission of two letters of support for the application. The first letter should come from a faculty member familiar with the candidate\xc2\x92s coursework and research performance. The second letter should come from the UZH faculty member who would be responsible for the candidate\xc2\x92s M.Sc. research in the MDS program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 690 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 690 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 690 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 690 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Zurich directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Zürich
University of Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland
The University of Zurich (UZH) is Switzerland's largest university, currently enrolling over 28,000 students. Founded in 1833, it holds the historical distinction of being the first university in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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