Chemistry

In the first year you learn to carry out experiments in the laboratory, interpret the results, plan follow-up research and communicate your results. This year the focus is on themes such as: Food & Chemistry, Biobased products & Technology and Health.

In the second study year, you work on topics such as: Forensic Science, Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology and Research & Sustainability. You develop the foundation to become a professional expert.

This year is all about your study track: Applied Chemistry or Life Sciences. You embark on the chosen specialisation and choose a minor or internship. For example, you can do an international internship, take courses at another university (pre-master) or conduct your own research or project in one of our research groups.

In the fourth study year, you work on various research projects at 1 or 2 companies in the Netherlands or abroad. In your graduation research you must prove you have reached the Bachelor of Science level.

HZ Honours Programme

Want an extra challenge alongside your degree? The HZ Honours Programme is an optional programme running alongside your bachelor's that gives you the freedom to tackle a real-world social issue, one you choose yourself. Working with students from different study programmes, you can work on national or international challenges related to sustainability, health, energy, food, or the environment.

Previous Honours students have travelled to destinations including Costa Rica, Zanzibar, Rio de Janeiro, Bali and the Philippines to contribute to impactful international projects. As a Chemistry student, you could contribute by conducting laboratory research, analysing materials, developing sustainable solutions, improving production processes, or working on innovative applications in areas such as biotechnology, circular materials, or environmental chemistry.

After completing the programme, you receive an additional Honours certificate alongside your Bachelor of Science degree

To be admitted to the Chemistry programme, you need:

• A qualification equivalent to a Dutch secondary education diploma, which gives you access to higher education.
• Chemistry and mathematics. Biology would be an advantage. No mathematics? After following this online course you are still able to be admitted to the study programme.
• A good command of written and spoken English. Your level of English should be equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0.

Read more about the admission and language requirements.

To be admitted to this programme, you need a diploma equivalent to a Dutch secondary education diploma (HAVO, VWO, or MBO level 4).

If your diploma is listed on the recognised foreign diplomas list , you are admissible provided you meet the additional requirements. If your diploma is not listed, you are still welcome to apply, we will assess your qualification individually. To ensure a fair evaluation, we work with Nuffic, the Dutch organisation responsible for assessing international diplomas.

If you do not have the required secondary school diploma and are 21 years or older, you may still be eligible for admission. HZ offers the possibility to take an alternative entrance exam.