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Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability (track – joint degree UvA/VU)

Career prospects

The programme trains students to become independent researchers in the emerging field of Energy & Sustainability, which is expected tp undergo a fast growth over the next decades.

Graduates are qualified to pursue a PhD degree. They are also well equipped to pursue a career as a chemist or physicist in industry, in business or other relevant sectors, such as energy companies. The broad education, covering both science and business/management aspects particularly enable graduates to participate in advisory and policy functions of companies and governments with respect to science, energy and sustainability matters.

Alumnus views

After completing my Bachelor's in Chemistry, I felt I needed to do something to contribute to the transition to renewable energy. Our planet needs it now more than ever. Silvia Ferro, alumnus Science for Energy and Sustainability Read the full story of Silvia

Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam

Chemistry is 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.

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