Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability (track – joint degree UvA/VU)
Science for Energy and Sustainability (SES) is an two-year interdisciplinary track within the Master's programmes Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy. It combines 'hard' scientific research with the analysis of societal issues, business models and government regulations. It is a joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam so you will benefit from the expertise, networks and research projects at both universities.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time,
part-time
Location
UvA Science Park and VU Campus
- 🧠Learn to apply chemistry for solving future problems in society
- 🤝 Joint degree with the VU (Vrije Universiteit)
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study Science for Energy and Sustainability in Amsterdam
Interdisciplinary programma
Unique experience of interdisciplinary courses that combine scientific research with the analysis of societal issues, business models and government regulations.
Student-centered learning
Tailor-design the curriculum to suite your personal development needs and choose to study topics that will equip you with the skills to tackle emerging developments in the science and business field.
Solving future problems
Provides knowledge in chemistry for solving future problems.
Joint degree UvA and VU
You benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.
Science for Energy and Sustainability will suit you, if you...
- Are interested in sustainable and circular chemistry, catalysis, energy storage and conversion.
- Want to become (more) aware of the scientific, technological and societal challenges for our future.
- Want to learn how to advance renewable energy resources, promote sustainable development, and use resources more efficiently.
- Want to study the development of technological solutions to global energy and sustainability problems, as well as the societal context of global developments in this field.
- Want to pursue a career that focuses on developing sustainable solutions to our current pressing global situation regarding energy, climate and sustainability.
Track list
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Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam
Science for Energy and Sustainability is a track in the Master's programme Chemistry, a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Chemistry student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time, part-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- February, September
- RIO code
- 65012
- Location
- UvA Science Park and VU Campus
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