Prerequisites for Applied Chemistry
Academic requirements for this programme
Applicants for admission to the MSc Eng programme in Applied Chemistry are expected to have a strong basic knowledge of chemistry and likewise in mathematics and natural sciences. This can be obtained by a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, chemical technology or related fields.
For applicants holding a degree from DTU, the specific programmes with direct admisssion are listed below as well as a group of DTU studies which can give admission provided certain DTU programmes have been passed.
For international students essentially the same competences and knowledge is required, see at the bottom of the page.
National Applicants (holding a Bachelor from Denmark)
Academic Requirements, MSc Eng
The following Bachelor of Science in Engineering programme from DTU gives students the legal right of admission to the MSc Eng programme in Applied Chemistry.
The following Bachelor of Science programmes from DTU have access to the MSc Eng programme in Applied Chemistry.
- Human Life Science Engineering
- Life Science Engineering
- General Engineering (Future Energy, Advanced Materials, and Living Systems)
- Technology (digital education)
It is recommended, to select chemistry courses in the bachelor programme to obtain a broad background in chemistry. This can be achieved in several ways, but generally choosing the DTU courses recommended below will provide the appropriate chemistry knowledge for the MSc programme. If you are in doubt, contact the Head of Studies
| 26003 | Chemical Synthesis | 5 | point | June |
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| 26004 | Chemical Synthesis | 5 | point | August |
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| 26002 | Chemical Synthesis | 5 | point | Autumn E5 (Wed 8-17) and Autumn E2A (Mon 13-17) and Autumn E3A (Tues 8-12), Spring F5 (Wed 8-17) and Spring F2A (Mon 13-17) and Spring F3A (Tues 8-12) |
| 26124 | Coordination Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry 2) | 5 | point | Spring F4A (Tues 13-17) |
| 26222 | Physical Chemistry 2 | 5 | point | E7 (Tues 18-22) |
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| 26220 | Physical chemistry 2 | 5 | point | Spring F1B (Thurs 13-17) |
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| 26211 | Biophysics and biophysical chemistry | 5 | point | Spring F4B (Fri 8-12) |
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| 26202 | Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences | 5 | point | Spring F4B (Fri 8-12) |
| 26411 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 5 | point | Autumn E4B (Fri 8-12) |
The following Bachelor in Engineering (B.Eng) programmes from DTU give students access to admission to the MSc Eng programme in Applied Chemistry.
BSc Eng's, BSc's (Natural Science) and B Eng's from other institutions in Denmark may be admitted based on a concrete assessment by the head of study. A broad chemistry background is expected and levels corresponding to the three courses at DTU listed above.
Applicants from other Danish institutions than DTU are required to fill in a pre-mapping of competencies (no GPA conversion is needed).
International Applicants (holding a Bachelor from outside Denmark)
Applicants for admission to the MSc Eng programme in Applied Chemistry should hold a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, chemical technology, or related fields. Admission is based on a concrete assessment by the head of study. A broad chemistry background is expected and levels corresponding to the three courses at DTU listed above.
The subjects that the applicant is expected to have insights in can be seen in the learning objectives of the three courses listed above or in the premapping of competencies. This will also have to be filled in as part of the application.
General admission requirements
Only applicants holding a relevant Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a Bachelor in Engineering (diplomingeniøruddannelse) or a Bachelor of Natural Science degree can be admitted to a Master of Science in Engineering programme. The bachelor's degree must be less than ten years old.
The individual MSc Eng programme states in detail which bachelor programmes qualify and whether applicants must complete supplementary educational activities.
Requirements for supplementary educational activities can equate to up to 30 ECTS credits and are specified as a list of courses under the individual MSc Eng programmes.
The specific requirements must be met before graduating from the bachelor's programme or in connection with conditional admission to a particular MSc Eng programme. The courses must be passed prior to the commencement of studies within one year from the conditional admission.
Supplementary educational activities in connection with conditional admission to an MSc Eng programme do not form part of the MSc Eng programme, and tuition fees are charged. If the supplementary courses have not been passed within the specified deadlines, the conditional admission to the programme is withdrawn.
The Master of Science in Engineering programmes are offered in English. Therefore applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English (B-level, IELTS, TOEFL, CAE) Applying for an MSc at DTU - Language test requirements
DTU offers an Honours Programme as part of all MSc Eng. programmes. The admission requirements are described at https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/honours-programmes
Specific prerequisites for the Industry MSc Eng Programmes
The prerequisites are similar to the specific ones that apply to the 2-year-programmes, but in addition, the applicant must have a job relevant to the studies with a workload of at least 25 hours a week, or the applicant may be self-employed in a start-up company. Read more about the rules on https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/industry-master-of-science-in-engineering
