One year Master´s Degree Thesis in Chemistry, 15 Credits 15 credits
About the course
The student will acquire a deepened knowledge of Chemistry and make use of this knowledge in a research project. The project will allow the student to develop skills in working and learning independently. The student will actively participate in the planning of the project, will independently carry out the research, and will provide a written and oral account of the work. The written report must contain a popular science summary which also addresses societal and ethical aspects of the research project. As an integral part of the course, the student will develop skills in critically reviewing and in debating research projects or peers at an advanced level.
The course is divided into two modules:
Module 1. Project description extensive literature study within the chosen project area that provides a background and enables the planning of the project. This is presented in writing (2.5 credits).
Module 2. Execution, accounting and opposition (12.5 credits).
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Autumn 2025
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One year Master´s Degree Thesis in Chemistry, 15 Credits
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-56006
Eligibility Biophysical-Chemical Concepts (5KE174), Advanced Experimental Tools in Chemistry (5KE175), or equivalent. English 6 / B or equivalent.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 38,075
Total fee: SEK 38,075
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One year Master´s Degree Thesis in Chemistry, 15 Credits
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
Show more Show less
Starts3 November 2025
Ends18 January 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-56024
Eligibility Biophysical-Chemical Concepts (5KE174), Advanced Experimental Tools in Chemistry (5KE175), or equivalent. English 6 / B or equivalent.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 38,075
Total fee: SEK 38,075
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Spring 2026
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One year Master´s Degree Thesis in Chemistry, 15 Credits
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 15 September 2025Show more Show less
Starts19 January 2026
Ends23 March 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-56123
Eligibility Biophysical-Chemical Concepts (5KE174), Advanced Experimental Tools in Chemistry (5KE175), or equivalent. English 6 / level 2 or equivalent.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationThe online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 38,075
Total fee: SEK 38,075
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One year Master´s Degree Thesis in Chemistry, 15 Credits
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 15 September 2025Show more Show less
Starts24 March 2026
Ends7 June 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-56125
Eligibility Biophysical-Chemical Concepts (5KE174), Advanced Experimental Tools in Chemistry (5KE175), or equivalent. English 6 / level 2 or equivalent.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationThe online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 38,075
Total fee: SEK 38,075
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