Chemistry

Short Profile

The BSc in Chemistry at HAN gives you the fundamentals of chemistry. You also follow subjects like analytical chemistry, organic chemistry and polymer chemistry.  Dive straight into practice in the chemistry lab. From day 1. Work on group projects. Solve real-life problems. Boost your problem-solving skills. Theory and practice are inseparable at HAN. You get a solid theoretical foundation in all the current research topics in chemistry. HAN collaborates with companies and research institutes in the Netherlands and abroad, so you get to work on the most innovative research projects. Finally, you gain valuable professional experience. In short, a BSc in Chemistry at HAN opens doors to a rewarding international career.

Subjects

1st year 

Mathematics, Laboratory Calculations, Biology, Physics, General Chemistry, Laboratory Practice, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chomatrography, Thermodynamics 

2nd year 

Analytical Chemistry - Biomolecules: 
Spectroscopy, Statistics, Biomolecules 

Analytical & Organic Chemistry: 
Chromatography, Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Statistics

Organic Chemistry - Pheromones: 
Organic Chemistry, Kinetics, NMR/IR

Polymer Chemistry - Biobased Materials: 
Polymer Chemistry, Fermentation, Green Chemistry 

3rd year 

Internship or Minor 
Specialization in Analytical Chemistry: 
Quality Assurance or Method Development 

4th year 

Internship or Minor, Graduation Project

Career

With With this degree, you can get a job as: 

• Research Assistant
• Chemical Technician
• Analytical Chemist

Admission

To get admitted to our Chemistry program, you need the following:

• Diploma of secondary education with sufficient scores in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics 
• Fluency in English:
  •    IELTS 6.0 or higher
  •    TOEFL 80 or higher (internet-based)
  •    Cambridge certificate: FCE Grade C (minimum score 169 / CAE/ CPE) 

For more information, check: hanuniversity.com/admission

Application procedure

Interested in studying at HAN University of Applied Sciences? Here’s how you apply:

• Step 1: Apply on Studielink.nl, the central online application tool for higher education in the Netherlands. 
• Step 2: Send the necessary documents. HAN Admissions Office emails you about which documents to send.
• Step 3: You're invited for a Skype interview to check whether the program is a good match for you. 
• Step 4: Find out whether you’ve been accepted. HAN Admissions Office emails you the outcome of your application. 
• Step 5: Received the acceptance letter? Paid the tuition fees? You're officially a HAN student!

Talent program

Show your chemistry talent in the 1st year and join the Analytical Sciences Talent Program! The ASTP runs for 3 years alongside your regular studies. You get to interact with leading companies and research institutes. Work in the most advanced laboratories. Selected? Then you receive a scholarship.