Molecular Science and Engineering

The Master's programme in Molecular Science and Engineering aims to provide in-depth knowledge of molecular systems and tools for successful careers in industry, academia and society. The programme focuses on the molecular design, characterisation and application of molecular structures and materials, where a wide range of advanced techniques are employed. Aspects of innovation, environmental issues, ethics, safety and societal sustainability are studied, and the programme is preparative for work and research in the many different areas of chemistry and molecular sciences.

The two-year programme consists of choosing from an extensive selection of courses followed by a degree project. One mandatory course is included in the first year; the remaining consist of five conditionally elective courses, 20 recommended courses, and others that are freely chosen. The conditionally elective courses are regarded as particularly important, covering the whole range of molecular science and engineering, of which the student is required to choose at least three. There is considerable freedom and an opportunity to create a personalised curriculum, focusing on individual areas of interest and allowing for a degree that is both fundamentally strong and specialised.

Examples of specialisations include the following profiles:

• Design and synthesis of molecular structures
• Chemical analysis and spectroscopy
• Theoretical chemistry and molecular modeling
• Organic and biological chemistry
• Nanomaterials chemistry
• Surface chemistry and surface-active materials

Other specialisations may be designed, where guidelines and recommendations for course combinations will be given.

Year 1

Mandatory courses

• Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications (Natural and Technological Science) 7.5 credits

Conditionally elective courses

• Advanced Organic Chemistry 7.5 credits
• Spectroscopic Tools for Chemistry 9.0 credits
• Analytical Separations 7.5 credits
• Surfaces, Colloids and Soft Matter 7.5 credits
• Quantum Chemistry 9.0 credits

Recommended courses

• Molecular Enzymology 7.5 credits
• Biocatalysis 7.5 credits
• Solid State Chemistry: Structures and Methods 7.5 credits
• Molecular Thermodynamics 7.5 credits
• Photo, Radiation and Radical Chemistry 7.5 credits
• Risk Analysis and Management for Chemical Engineers 6.0 credits
• Ideation- Creating Your Own Company 7.5 credits

Year 2

Mandatory courses

Degree project, 30 credits:
Degree Project in Chemistry, Second Cycle
Degree Project in Chemical Engineering, Second Cycle
Degree Project in Fibre and Polymer Technology, Second Cycle

Recommended courses

• Molecular Modeling 7.5 credits
• Nano-structured Materials 7.5 credits
• Biomedical Materials 7.5 credits
• Corrosion and Surface Protection 7.5 credits
• Selective Organic Synthesis, Theory 6.5 credits
• Selective Organic Synthesis 9.0 credits
• Environmental Aspects of Atmospheric, Aquatic and Terrestrial Chemistry 7.5 credits
• Applied Electrochemistry 7.5 credits
• Electrochemical Energy Devices 7.5 credits
• Risk Analysis and Management for Chemical Engineers 6.0 credits
• Polymer Chemistry 7.5 credits
• Polymer Physics 7.5 credits

Degree project and thesis

The degree project amounts to one semester of full-time work and is undertaken the second year. The thesis topic may be chosen from a list of available thesis projects at the School of Chemical Science and Engineering, and is generally carried out in the area defined by the courses taken during the first year of the programme. The project may take place in either a relevant industry, at a KTH department, or in another university or research institute, anywhere in the world.

Requirements

• A completed Bachelor's degree, corresponding to a Swedish Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits), or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university.
• Students in their final year of undergraduate education may apply to KTH and, if qualified, receive conditional acceptance. If you have not yet completed your studies, please include a written statement issued by the degree awarding university. This statement must be certified and stamped by the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office or equivalent of the institution. Statements from other staff members, such as faculty members, will not be accepted.
• Students who are following longer technical programmes, and have completed courses equivalent to a Bachelor´s degree (180 ECTS credits), will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Cover sheet (generated from the web-based application). However, if you have a Swedish personal ID number or if you choose to upload your documents, the cover sheet is not required.
• Certificates and diplomas from previous education at an internationally recognised university.
• Transcripts of records (including course list). All courses taken and grades must be included. Sort them in reverse chronological order, i.e. put the last received document on top.
• Proof of English proficiency.
• A copy of your passport or some other document of identification. If you are from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland and are required to document your citizenship status in order to be considered exempt from paying application and tuition fees, your passport copy must be certified. If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, certification of your passport copy is not required.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Letters of recommendation
• Relevant work experience, if any
• List of qualifications for specific requirements
• IELTS A minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic Training accepted). 
• TOEFL Paper-based test: total result of 575 (written test, minimum grade 4.5)
• TOEFL  Internet-based test: total result of 90 (written test, minimum grade 20)

Scholarships

• KTH Scholarship
• Russian Presidency Scholarship for Abroad Studies