Uppsala University, founded in 1477, is the oldest university in Sweden. Today, the university is a leading research institution with a strong commitment to high-quality education and active engagement with society. With a wide range of academic disciplines and research areas, Uppsala University is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through its research, teaching, and community partnerships. The university's mission is to pursue excellence in research and education while also working collaboratively with others to address the complex challenges facing our society today.

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The Master's Programme in Chemistry, specialising in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry provides you with a firm basis in advanced theoretical and computational chemistry. It covers all major methods of quantum chemistry calculations as well as molecular simulations methods. A central theme is to provide the foundations that will allow you to embark on further advanced studies in a range of modern research fields in academia or in industry, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills. You will have a cutting-edge expertise through in-depth studies in the fields of electronic structure calculations for molecules and materials, as well as for molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo and stochastic dynamics simulations, and multi-scale modelling. Show less

The first semester you will study chemistry courses which provide you with the theoretical and experimental skills needed for the subsequent semesters. Some of these courses are common to other specialisations in the Master Programme in Chemistry. In the very first course, you will meet many of the professors in the different fields of chemistry giving seminars about the current trends in their respective research fields. The semester ends with a profile course in theoretical and computational chemistry.

During the second semester, you will take courses in different areas of physical, theoretical and computational chemistry.You will learn about photochemistry as well as catalysis together with students taking the specialisation of Chemistry for Renewable Energy and Physical Chemistry. These are areas related to research in theoretical and computational chemistry. You will also take a course in advanced methods in computational chemistry of molecules and solid materials. The courses on catalysis, and photochemistry will provide you with a thorough understanding of energy relevant applications, e.g., solar cells and various forms of chemical conversion through catalytic processes.

During the third semester there will be further advanced courses, including topics such as femtosecond laser spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics, computer simulation methods, and simulation methods for biological macromolecules.

The programme ends with a degree project of 30 credits. In your thesis in theoretical and computational chemistry you will have access to a range of chemistry areas to specialise in, and you will be well-equipped for a further career in academia or industry.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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