Stockholm, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
31 Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 70,000 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are not required to pay fees
Key Summary
Introduction
The master’s program in organic chemistry examines how to identify and synthesize small carbon-based molecules and describes how they interact in complex biological systems.
Small carbon-based molecules are the building blocks of life and also for many modern materials like pharmaceuticals, plastics, and biofuels.
A generous amount of laboratory time ensures that you can actually practice all of the theory you learn – real science for the real world. You will work closely with leading researchers in analytical and synthetic organic chemistry, being coached in small groups with low teacher-student ratios.
You will be surrounded by the world’s top chemists, not only some of the people who chose the Nobel winners but even attending the Nobel lectures of the prize winners themselves.
Curriculum
The program is 120 ECTS.
Depending on your background in organic chemistry you will be advised to follow one of the two suggested tracks, a normal track, and an advanced track.
The program consists of two or three mandatory courses depending on what track you are on, a total of 30-45 ECTS and an independent project of at least 30 ECTS.
You will also be able to take university-level electives. A maximum of 15 ECTS on the first level are allowed in your degree. Perhaps study a different branch of chemistry to become interdisciplinary. Some of the most important discoveries are happening where multiple disciplines meet, like where organic chemistry meets biology, biochemistry, or quantum chemistry.
Year 1
Fall semester, normal track
If you have 40 ECTS organic chemistry or less or/and limited laboratory experience, we suggest the following study plan.
- Organic chemistry III, reactivity and structure 15 ECTS (mandatory) followed by
- Organometallic chemistry 15 ECTS (mandatory)
Fall semester, advanced track
If you have taken more than 40 ECTS organic chemistry and/or have very extensive laboratory experience we suggest the following study plan.
- Advanced organic synthesis, 15 ECTS (mandatory) followed by
- Organometallic chemistry 15 ECTS (mandatory)
Spring semester, both tracks
30 ECTS elective courses.
Year 2
Normal track
Advanced organic synthesis, 15 ECTS (mandatory), and 45 ECTS degree projects (mandatory)
or
Advanced organic synthesis, 15 ECTS (mandatory), 15 ECTS elective courses, and 30 ECTS degree projects (mandatory)
Advanced track
60 ECTS degree project (mandatory)
or
15 ECTS elective courses and 45 ECTS degree projects (mandatory)
or
30 ECTS elective courses and 30 ECTS degree projects (mandatory)
Independent project
The master's program in organic chemistry contains an independent project of a minimum of 30 ECTS.
In order to start working on your independent project you will have to have passed the two mandatory courses.
Career Opportunities
A degree in organic chemistry could lead to uncovering and understanding pollution, developing new drugs, fuels, or foods or even discovering new, more sustainable materials in the private, public, or academic sectors.
Many students use our master’s program as a stepping stone to a Ph.D. in chemistry.