Chemistry
You will be introduced to general studies in organic and organic chemistry, biochemistry and spectroscopy.
You will learn to describe the reactions, properties and combinations of matter that we and our surroundings are made up of. This could mean anything from medicine to the study of animals.
Name: Chemistry
Type: Part of a University Programme
Duration: BSc: 6 months, MSc: 1 year
European transfer credits: BSc: 30 ECTS, MSc: 60 ECTS
Language: English
In the study of chemistry, you learn to describe the reactions, properties and combinations of matter we ourselves, and our surroundings are made up of. This could mean anything from medicine, food, cleaning products and plastic toys, to the study of plants and animals.
As a chemistry student, you will learn how to find answers to some of the questions and problems we run into every day. For example, how can we develop new and better medicines? Or, how can we develop new and better technologies for the production of food?
Courses will include general studies, inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry and spectroscopy.
Teaching varies between problem-oriented project work in groups, laboratory exercises, lectures, fieldwork and classroom instruction. Project work makes up about half of the study. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
If you choose to complete the bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Science (BSc). Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Science (MSc).
Entry Requirements
The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.
A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the universities.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study Chemistry in Roskilde.
Roskilde University
Chemistry can be studied for 6 months (30 ECTS) as a part of a 3-year BSc programme and for 1 year (60 ECTS) as part of a 2-year MSc programme.
One of the Basic Studies at Roskilde University, normally the International Basic Studies in Natural Science, constitutes the first two years of the bachelor’s degree programme.
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the programme at www.ruc.dk.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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