Master for Research Chemists
Joensuu, Finland
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master for Research Chemists at The University of Eastern Finland focuses on researcher training to meet the growing need for high-quality researchers. It prepares students with advanced research methods, laboratory techniques, interdisciplinary approaches and scientific communication skills, and serves as a stepping stone to PhD studies. You’ll engage in hands-on projects, experimental design, data analysis and collaboration across chemistry, materials science and environmental science.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue academic and industrial research roles. Typical paths include research scientist, doctoral researcher (PhD), R&D chemist, analytical chemist, materials scientist, environmental chemist, and roles in quality control, regulatory affairs and science communication.
The program is focused on researcher training in order to meet the ever-growing need for top-quality researchers. The program also serves as an excellent stepping stone for Ph.D. studies.
Master’s degree Programme for Research Chemists provides the student with understanding of the theoretical foundation of chemistry and gives tools to apply the skills in practical chemical problems. The students will acquire knowledge and skill to operate as an expert and developer in the fields of chemical sciences. The development of language and communication skills is an integral part of the programme. The education is based on scientific research methodology and professional practices in the chemistry. The studies include compulsory and elective studies that may vary according to the students' interests.
Features and goals of the program
The most profound feature of the program is the integration of research work into an essential part of the studies. The students will join a research group in the course of their studies and carry out assigned research projects as active members of the group. During the research projects, the students will be familiarised with analytical problem-solving and working with up-to-date research methods.
The research project topics may cover the following areas of chemistry:
Inorganic chemistry
- Inorganic and organometallic synthesis
- Structural Chemistry
- Computational Chemistry
Organic chemistry
- Protein crystallography and mass spectrometry
- Biological chemistry
- Biofuels
Materials chemistry
- Nanomaterials
- Polymers
Physical chemistry
- Theoretical chemistry and molecular modeling
- Surface chemistry
- Catalysis
Who should apply?
Graduates who are seeking challenges in the field of chemistry research and who hold a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
