Chemistry of Life (Chemistry)

The Chemistry - Chemistry of Life program at University of Amsterdam will focus on aspects of chemistry related to living systems, such as the role of enzymes in organic chemistry, biomolecular simulations, and biotechnological approaches in industry.

Key Features

This Chemistry - Chemistry of Life program at University of Amsterdam integrates the study of chemistry and biology, but at its core is still chemistry-focused. Courses cover how chemical knowledge can enrich biological studies, how biological techniques can be used in the production of molecules, and how biomolecules can be better understood with a firm chemical foundation. Integration of chemical and biological/biochemical knowledge is a highly sought after combination for which there is currently a great demand in the labour market.

It is, if you:

• have a solid background in chemistry;
• are eager to expand your knowledge and skills in the area of biochemistry;

• want the advantages of a small-scale program, where students and staff all know each other.

Chemistry of Life is a track in the Master's programChemistry, a joint degree program of the University of Amsterdam andVrije 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.

Courses include:

• Analytical Chemistry

• Molecular Sciences

• Science for Energy and Sustainability

• Theory

• Research