Chemistry and Materials Science

Providing tools for developing molecules and materials that make modern, sustainable, and life-enhancing innovations possible – this is what the Chemistry and Materials Science Master’s Programme is all about. Today, a wide range of industries, such as energy, pharmaceutical, and electronics, utilise more materials than ever before to produce cutting-edge solutions. As a result, there is a globally growing demand for new and increasingly complex materials as well as for industry experts who have the skills to develop them. At the same time, the increasing use of batteries and hydrogen also call for advanced material solutions. The world not only needs to find more ethical and environmentally friendly materials to produce catalysts for hydrogen production and batteries, but also ways to make batteries more efficient. The Chemistry and Materials Science Master’s Programme provides students with the right skill set and hands-on experience needed to find solutions to these modern challenges. Aalto University’s chemistry and materials science education is based on high level research and the programme is one of the best in its field in the Nordic countries. Aalto’s materials science education has received recognition also on a global level – QS World University Ranking has placed it among the best in the world. Upon graduating from the Chemistry and Materials Science Master’s Programme, you will have: The ability to characterise, model, and make new molecules on atomic, nano, micro levels. Graduates understand the engineering possibilities and limitations of new materials. Depending on the courses they have chosen to take, graduates can have the skills to use the atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique that allows the fabrication of thin films from a variety of materials. Similarly, if they have decided to study catalysts, they know how to produce catalysts that are needed, for example, in making hydrogen production more efficient.A profound understanding of the structures, composition, properties, processing, and performance of different materials. Graduates have knowledge of both organic and inorganic materials as well as the chemical reaction mechanisms needed to synthesise said materials.Knowledge of chemical equilibria and kinetics in various chemical reactions. Graduates also possess knowledge of quantum mechanics related to the chemical bond and spectroscopy.Passion in their field to make a change in the world. The world needs new materials that are lighter, greener, and smarter.An inquisitive mind to explore new frontiers in research. Graduates have curiosity to explore and discover new grounds in research as well as the courage to defend their findings.