Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials is a master's programme promoting the environmental society of tomorrow. Graduates get a high-value degree with a unique combination of technology and natural sciences.

The studies offer a wide range of education opportunities in science and technology and an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with modern experimental techniques.

The degree programme contains advanced studies in different fields of chemistry: analytical, applied, inorganic, organic and/or physical chemistry. The programme also contains compulsory laboratory work and optional studies offered by other degree programmes in the Faculty of Technology.

Top reasons to study Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials:

• A multidisciplinary curriculum which integrates strong chemistry know-how to engineering studies in a unique way.
• Students get a skill set of high value with excellent employment prospects.
• The University of Oulu offers excellent facilities and guidance for practical laboratory work - a huge reserve of infrastructure in student’s use.
• Collaboration with the chemical industry and research units is intense. Students typically complete master’s theses for global companies and thus gain a smooth transfer to actual work-life.
• High-quality and innovative research in sustainable chemistry in several disciplines of chemistry and chemical engineering is reflected in studies.

Occupational profiles of the graduates:

The graduates will have excellent theoretical knowledge and a solid base to continue their academic career, if they so wish. The practical skills gained in the programme means that they will be primed to respond to the needs of industry and make for valuable recruiting assets for private companies and the public sector alike.

Possible job titles include: Product Development Chemist, Laboratory or Research Manager, Researcher.