Chemistry
What’s the best method for determining the compounds in a sample? How can you test for contaminants in the environment? Or monitor the composition of baby food? Explore the fascinating world of analytical chemistry with a Chemistry degree from HAN University of Applied Sciences.
Why study Chemistry at HAN?
This is what our students say:
Highly practical curriculum.
Focus on analytical chemistry (currently in high demand on the job market).
Small groups and close personal attention from lecturers and tutors.
Outstanding lab facilities.
Opportunity to join the ASTP talent programme.
What do you learn?
When you study chemistry at HAN you focus on analytical chemistry. Apart from that you explore subjects like organic chemistry, biology and polymer chemistry. You also work 1 whole day a week in the lab. Sometimes on your own experiments, sometimes on group experiments. And you develop your professional knowledge and skills while working on chemistry projects. Both on campus and in the field.
What can you do with a Chemistry degree?
With a chemistry degree from HAN you are an independent, chemical analyst. You have the intercultural skills to work in an international setting. Which industry you work in depends on your interests. Food, pharmaceuticals, or the environment? A future working at Shell, Nouryon, Unilever or Nutricia? Or at a renowned university or research institute?
- Pažymių išrašas - jei dar nesi baigęs mokyklos, būtina prisegti pažymių išrašą. Smulkesnę informaciją kaip pildyti išrašą ir kada jis reikalingas, rasi čia.
- Brandos atestatas – jei jau esi baigęs mokyklą, išrašo nereikia, užtenka anketoje prisegti savo Brandos atestatą.
Pastaba!
- Motyvacinis laiškas yra NEprivalomas dokumentas stojant į šio universiteto programas.
- Interviu - visi stojantys į bakalauro programas privalo sudalyvauti stojimo procedūroje, kurios metu bus vykdomas interviu. Šio interviu tikslas - išsiaiškinti ar pasirinkta programa atitinka tavo poreikius ir lūkesčius.
Anglų kalbos žinias gali patvirtinti vienu iš šių būdų:
- turėti anglų kalbos pažymį Brandos atestate ir išlaikyti Anglų kalbos valstybinį egzaminą (egzamino rezultatas nėra svarbus, svarbiausia, kad jį išlaikytum)*
arba
- išlaikyti IELTS arba TOEFL testą.
*Jeigu nori pasitikrinti ar tavo anglų kalbos žinios yra pakankamos studijuoti Nyderlandų aukštosiose – suteikiame galimybę laikyti Oxford anglų kalbos testą. Nors anglų kalbos testas nėra reikalaujamas, patartina žinoti savo galimybes ir kalbos lygį.
- Secondary education with passing grade from Chemistry in advanced level
Careers in Chemistry
Analytical chemistry is a fascinating and diverse field. You can choose any number of career paths. Your chances of employment? Excellent! In the Netherlands there are more chemistry jobs than graduates.
Chemistry jobs
With a BSc in Chemistry from HAN, you find jobs in a wide range of industries. At multinationals like Shell or Nouryon. At pharmaceutical companies and food companies. And universities, hospitals and independent research institutes. Or you could work in consultancy and sales of chemical equipment.
Junior lab analyst
Your lab team might be researching a new medicine. Or investigating how to turn organic waste into paper. As a junior lab analyst you make an important contribution to this research. By setting up and maintaining instruments. And by performing measurements, analyzing data and writing reports.Chromatography analyst
As a chromatography analyst, you carry out tests in the laboratory. You could work in quality assurance. In that case you ensure that a product meets certain safety standards. Your job could also be about monitoring the environment. Or testing the components of a new medicine.Technical support engineer
As a technical support engineer, you provide technical support for a product. An instrument used in chemical analysis, for example. You have in-depth knowledge of the product and broad knowledge of the field. At the same time, you’re an effective communicator.Junior researcher
As a junior researcher, you work as part of a team on a research project. Researching a new medicine for a pharmaceutical company, for example. Or doing research on pollution for a government agency. Your job is to carry out tests and measurements, analyze the results and write up reports.
The next step after graduating
So now you have your BSc in Chemistry. What next? Finding your ideal chemistry job is much easier when you have connections. As part of HAN’s alumni network, you can connect with a wide range of companies and research institutes across the globe. You already met some of these contacts when you worked on projects. Also when you did your internship. So you’re in a great position to find the right chemistry job for you.
Continue with an Msc in Chemistry?
Would you like to continue your studies and get a higher qualification in chemistry? With your BSc, you can join any number of MSc Chemistry programs in the Netherlands or abroad. You might have to complete a pre-master (bridging) program first. This can often be done as part of your minor.
- Chemistry: Analytical Sciences (MSC)
This degree is offered by University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. - Molecular Sciences (MSC)
This degree is offered by Radboud University in Nijmegen. It has various Chemistry specializations.
