Master's in Physical Chemistry

Lund University is a prestigious institution founded in 1666 and consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. With approximately 45,000 students and 8,600 staff across its campuses in Lund, Helsingborg, Malmö, and Ljungbyhed, the university is committed to advancing our understanding of the world and improving the human condition through research and education. The university community is united in its dedication to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility.

Through the perspective of physical chemistry, you will obtain a deep understanding of fundamental mechanisms at the molecular level. You will investigate chemical phenomena and industrial applications using your knowledge in e.g. quantum mechanics and thermodynamics. The programme prepares you for a career in both academia and industry. The programme gives you broad and fundamental knowledge in physical and theoretical chemistry and chemical physics. You will develop your laboratory skills and obtain in-depth theoretical knowledge on fundamental, molecular mechanisms as well as a good understanding of practical applications within the environmental field, materials science and catalysis, for example. Special emphasis is placed on creating coherent understanding that stretches from a quantum mechanical description of atoms and molecules to complex supramolecular structures and their industrial and biological applications.

Lund University is one of the most popular places to study in Sweden, offering one of the broadest ranges of programmes and courses in Scandinavia. With a focus on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research, the university provides excellent conditions for scientific breakthroughs and innovations, encouraging collaborations within academia and with society at large. The university has a strong international profile, with partner universities in some 75 countries. Lund University has an annual turnover of EUR 900 million, two-thirds of which is spent on research in its nine faculties and one-third on education. The university provides education and research in areas such as economics and management, engineering and technology, fine arts, music and theatre, humanities and theology, law, medicine, science, and social sciences. Lund University is home to two world-leading research facilities, the synchrotron radiation facility MAX IV and the European Spallation Source (ESS), which will be fully operational by the end of 2027. The university is committed to creating an international hub for research, education, and innovation in which it plays a central role.