Program Overview
The Chemistry at University of Leuven is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 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 natural sciences. 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 Chemistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- has extensive knowledge and understanding of a number of chemical fields of expertise and at least one advanced or specialized chemical topic;
- can acquire autonomously chemical insights and methods;
- has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of methods of specialized chemical synthesis and characterization.
- knows to organize and carry out original chemical research;
- can delineate a research topic, postulate a research question and revise this question in the course of the research;
- can select and apply autonomously proper experimental and theoretical methods;
- can find, use and interpret with intent specialized literature.
- has insight in the strategies of acquiring and using knowledge that are central to the domain of the exact sciences;
- can acquire, adapt, interpret and evaluate quantitatively information and data;
- can adapt and interpret research results in a multidisciplinary context, position it in the international context and report about this;
- can apply his knowledge, understanding and problem solving capacities in a broader context;
- can critically evaluate complex problems in the field of chemistry and formulate scientifically sound solutions.
- can express verbally and in written form the results of research for a group of people of experts and laymen;
- can take a scientific viewpoint and defend it for a public of fellow students, lecturers and specialist;
- can function in a heterogeneous environments and teams;
- has English communication skills;
- can be in the lead and run a team;
- can work autonomously.
- is open to complementary input from other disciplines;
- can take responsibility for and give direction to his personal professional development;
- has professional behavior;
- can autonomously function and contribute to research.
- has competency that gives access to the PhD study and to employment in chemical and various other fields.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Direct
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained in the Flemish Community:Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen (Leuven) (Katalytische Technologie, Levensmiddelentechnologie)Bachelor in de biochemie en de biotechnologie (Leuven) (Minor chemie)Bachelor in de chemie (Kortrijk, Leuven)Additional Information:Direct access is only valid for \'Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen (Katalytische Technologie, Levensmiddelentechnologie)\' when taking predefined courses as optional courses in the Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology.After admission procedure
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained in the Flemish Community:Master in de industri\xc3\xable wetenschappen: chemie (Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)Master in de industri\xc3\xable wetenschappen: chemie (Diepenbeek)Bachelor of ChemistryBachelor of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Minor Subject ChemistryEach international application will be thoroughly examined and has to be approved by the programme director.PROOF OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISHApplicants who are non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of English language proficiency.* Applicants with a Belgian diploma: these applicants do not have to take an English proficiency test.* Applicants with a university degree earned in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA: the certified diploma and transcripts suffice, provided they confirm that the entire university study was completed in English. Absolutely no other diplomas will be accepted as evidence even if the applicant has followed an exclusively English-taught programme.* Other applicants should submit a satisfactory score on an internationally recognized test of English language proficiency: TOEFL (minimum score 94 internet-based with at least 19 for reading, 18 for Listening, 19 for speaking and 21 for writing) or IELTS (minimum score 7 overall, whilst at least 6,5 for reading, 6 for listening, 6 for speaking and 6 for writing).CREDENTIALS REGARDING PRIOR EDUCATIONFor applicants from outside Belgium, comparability of the diploma is not always easily established.Certified copies of transcripts and diplomas are required for all applicants. These documents also suffice for applicants from* universities that have an exchange agreement with the Faculty of Science of KU Leuven* universities that are in the global top 200 in the most recent Times Higher Education or QS rankingsAdditional documentation is required for applicants from other universities as it is impossible for us to reliably assess the comparability. In those cases the admission board will take a positive decision only if supporting information is provided:* a complete list of course titles for which you have obtained a credit should be part of this. Indicate the course size (in ECTS-credits) and the result you obtained, preferably according to the ECTS-scale; if a different scale is used, please provide an summary explanation on the meaning of the scores.* for the courses that you deem most relevant as a preparation for the master that you are considering, provide a short (about one half to one page) description according to the standard guidelines for an ECTS-study guide.The Admissions Board evaluates all applications and has the final say on the admissibility of the student, taking into account the relevant information.English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leuven 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 Leuven
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120