The programme is a 2-year, full-time international master’s degree (120 ECTS), taught in English at NTNU. It is designed for students who want to study advanced chemistry or environmental chemistry / ecotoxicology, combining chemical science with environmental and toxicological perspectives.

120 ECTS over 2 years, including: 

• 60 ECTS master’s thesis 
• Elective specialization courses 
• Interdisciplinary seminars 
• Experts in Teamwork (EiT)

You can choose between two main specializations: 

• Chemistry
• Ecotoxicology and Environmental Chemistry

If you choose Chemistry you will encounter topics such as: 

• Advanced chemistry: in e.g. organic, inorganic, physical/theoretical chemistry — depending on your interests and background.
• Laboratory work and experimental chemistry — hands-on skills in synthesis, analysis, instrumentation.
• Theoretical and data-driven approaches: computational/theoretical chemistry (depending on electives), chemical modelling etc.

If you choose Ecotoxicology / Environmental Chemistry you will encounter topics such as: 

• Environmental chemistry: chemical processes in nature, fate and transport of chemicals/pollutants in air, water, soil.
• Ecotoxicology: how chemicals affect organisms and ecosystems; toxicity, bioaccumulation, environmental risk assessment.
• Analytical and monitoring methods: detecting pollutants, measuring environmental parameters, data analysis.
• Sustainability, environmental impact, and chemical risk management: understanding and developing solutions for pollution, environmental protection, safe chemical use.
• Strong fieldwork competence, including possible experience in Polar conditions

Core competences and aims

Through MSCET you get advanced scientific knowledge and deep understanding of chemical processes, molecular chemistry or environmental chemistry / environmental toxicology depending on specialization.  The program has a strong focus on research and analytical skills including the ability to design and run experiments, analyze complex chemical and environmental data, and apply scientific state-of-the-art methods to real-world problems. You will be included in interdisciplinary collaboration having the possibility to work in interdisciplinary teams, communicate scientific findings, and consider ethical, health, safety and environmental aspects.