Chemistry - Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Chemistry in the 21st century offers a world of possibilities. From breakthroughs in medicine to creating sustainable alternatives to plastics, chemistry plays a pivotal role in advancing the world that we live in. Education in the Chemistry major at Aalto University offers a strong scientific foundation in chemistry, both in theory and practical applications. The Department of Chemistry and Materials Science is home to international research groups and laboratories, and students will find themselves at the exciting frontiers of research and emergence of new technologies.

Upon graduating from the Master’s Programme in Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering – Chemistry, graduates will have:

Knowledge of organic and inorganic materials and chemical reaction mechanisms needed to synthesize these materials. Graduates have a broad expertise in materials, and synthesis processes.

Knowledge of chemical equilibria and kinetics in various chemical reactions. Graduates also possess knowledge of quantum mechanics related to the chemical bond and spectroscopy.

Both broad knowledge of different areas of chemistry and in-depth skills in a specialization area of their choice. Graduates have the benefits of both breadth of knowledge and specialization. Possible specialization areas include organic chemistry, inorganic and analytical chemistry as well as physical chemistry.

An inquiring mind to explore new frontiers in research. Graduates have the curiosity to explore and discover new grounds in research as well as courage to defend their findings.

Ability to act as chemistry experts in a vast range of industries. Graduates are prepared for a successful career in the industry, capable of working in multidisciplinary groups of experts and solving chemistry-related problems, such as planning reaction procedures and analyzing materials in detail.

User-centric, societal, and environmental perspective to chemical and related fields. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to understand the challenges of the field from the point of view of users and technical and social systems, as well as from that of the environment.

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