The Master in
Chemistry

provides advanced training in the areas of analytical chemistry, mineral and bio-inorganic chemistry, organic and bio-organic chemistry, physical chemistry and materials chemistry. Using modern laboratory techniques, students learn to synthesise new molecules which can be used in industry and other sectors. The programme also provides training in areas such as spectroscopy and computational chemistry, and provides students with the expertise required to develop methods for identifying new substances. Students also do a work placement in a chemistry laboratory and write a comprehensive final research paper.

Programme length

2 years (4 semesters)

Languages of instruction

English, French

Conditions of registration

www.unige.ch/conditions/MA

Admission Conditions

A Bachelor in Chemistry or Biochemistry, or a degree deemed equivalent upon review of the application, subject to supplementary classes and prerequisites for certain degrees.

Applications

Deadline for Fall Semester for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2025
(30 April 2025 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)

Deadline for Spring Semester: to be checked on the website of the Admissions Office

www.unige.ch/enrolment

The Master in Chemistry

4 semesters (max. 8 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits
Electives (44 credits):
  • Physical Chemistry of Materials
  • Advanced Analytical Chemistry
  • Advanced Spectroscopic Methods
  • Bioinorganic and Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Bioorganic Chemistry
  • Target-Oriented Synthesis
  • Statistical Thermodynamics
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
  • Mass Spectrometry, etc.
Work placements (16 credits)
Research project (60 credits)

Videos

Student testimonials

Presentation

Master's Sheet :
Chemistry

Mobility

Students may earn up to 30 credits while on exchange. They may also conduct research outside the university, under the supervision of a faculty member, or do a work placement at a leading external laboratory in order to complete their Master's degree.

www.unige.ch/exchange

Professional Prospects

This Master leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad, including:

  • Government and private biomedical analysis laboratories 
  • Quality control and assurance 
  • Development of new materials 
  • Environmental protection 
  • High value-added fine chemistry 
  • Workplace safety and hygiene 
  • Cosmetics and perfumes 
  • Pharmaceutical and bioactive compounds
  • Agro-food industry 
  • Inks and pigments 
  • Regulations and scientific patents 
  • Management and sales
  • Academic research (doctoral, post-doctoral)
  • Private sector research, development and production, etc.

Contact information

Mr Pierrick Berruyer
conseil-etu-chimie-biochimie@unige.ch