
Study chemistry abroad
An in-depth guide to studying chemistry as an international student.
Chemistry degrees abroad
Chemistry is one of the core scientific subjects, and its influence is wide reaching. It’s the study of matter, its properties and how substances interact with energy. It affects everything we see around us, and it overlaps with pretty much all other science subjects.
This could the perfect subject if you have a love of numbers and analysis, are naturally curious, and question how things work. Chemistry has been at the heart of some of the greatest scientific discoveries, and as a chemistry graduate you could help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.
Chemistry degrees are offered at many universities all over the world, so you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to studying abroad. You could access some of the very best programs, using cutting edge technology that you may not have access to in your home country. Studying abroad is also an opportunity to leave your comfort zone and experience a whole new culture.


Chemistry program structure
At undergraduate level you can study a BSc in chemistry over three or four years. Some universities offer a chemistry as an MSci, or MChem, which combines a bachelor’s and master’s course in one four or five year program.
You can study a master’s in chemistry as an MSc over one or two years If you already have a bachelor’s degree. Doctorate degrees are also available, and you can study a research based PhD which can take up to five years to complete.
Chemistry is a hugely wide ranging subject, with many different areas and specializations you can follow. Therefore, the content and structure of each program is likely to be different at each university.
Many programs will focus on the core areas of chemistry in the first year or two, and then allow more flexibility where you can choose the modules to tailor your program. The optional modules you can choose to study can cover a huge number of specializations including pharmacology, marine chemistry or medicinal chemistry.
Some of the main modules and areas of chemistry you can expect to study include:
- Biochemistry
- Mathematics for chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Physical chemisty
- Environmental chemistry
Chemistry program structure
At undergraduate level you can study a BSc in chemistry over three or four years. Some universities offer a chemistry as an MSci, or MChem, which combines a bachelor’s and master’s course in one four or five year program.
You can study a master’s in chemistry as an MSc over one or two years If you already have a bachelor’s degree. Doctorate degrees are also available, and you can study a research based PhD which can take up to five years to complete.
Chemistry is a hugely wide ranging subject, with many different areas and specializations you can follow. Therefore, the content and structure of each program is likely to be different at each university.
Many programs will focus on the core areas of chemistry in the first year or two, and then allow more flexibility where you can choose the modules to tailor your program. The optional modules you can choose to study can cover a huge number of specializations including pharmacology, marine chemistry or medicinal chemistry.
Some of the main modules and areas of chemistry you can expect to study include:
- Biochemistry
- Mathematics for chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Physical chemisty
- Environmental chemistry
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Chemistry study abroad programs
Chemistry undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in chemistry
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Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences - BSc Technological University Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,496 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,500 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Chemistry and Mathematics - Dual BSc (Hons) Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,563 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Secondary Education (Chemistry) (West Campus) - BAEd Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,834 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,834 USD
- Start date
- August, May, January
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Chemistry – Interdisciplinary - BSc Eastern New Mexico University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,128 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,128 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Chemistry: Chemistry Education (STEM) - BA California State University, East Bay, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,499 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,499 USD
- Start date
- August
Associate in chemistry
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Analytical Chemistry - ASc Berkeley City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, June, January
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Chemistry - ASc Indiana Wesleyan University, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,184 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,184 USD
- Start date
- September, May, January
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Chemistry - ASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,791 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,791 USD
- Start date
- September, June, March, January
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Chemistry - ASc North Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, June, April, January
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Chemistry - ASc Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- August, June, February
Certificate in chemistry
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Analytical Chemistry - Cert Berkeley City College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, June, January
Chemistry graduate programs
Master's in chemistry
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Analytical and Forensic Chemistry - MSc University of Hull, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,756 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,600 GBP
- Start date
- January
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Applied Science (Chemistry) - MAppSc University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,838 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,963 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
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Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis - MSc Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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6,855 USD
Fee in university's local currency 5,760 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry) - MSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,918 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,918 USD
- Start date
- August, May, January
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Physical and Chemical Sciences: Theoretical Physics - MSc University of Turku, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,281 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in chemistry
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Applied Chemistry - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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27,073 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,520 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
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Chemistry - PhD (with foundation) Maynooth University, Ireland
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 5 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,851 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR
- Start date
- June, January, September
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Chemistry - PhD University of Regina, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,219 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,058 CAD
- Start date
- January, September, May
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Chemistry - PhD Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,711 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,000 EUR
- Start date
- September, February
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Chemistry - PhD University of Wyoming, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,500 USD
- Start date
- September, May
Diploma in chemistry
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Clinical Chemistry - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's/Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,538 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,577 EUR
- Start date
- September
Certificate in chemistry
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Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,232 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,300 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Secondary Science with Chemistry - GradCert London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,410 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP
- Start date
- September
Future chemistry careers
You might think as a chemistry graduate you’d be restricted to a career wearing a white coat in a lab, but it will open up many opportunities in a range of sectors. Chemistry graduates have gone on to become British Prime Ministers, famous novelists and astronauts, so the options really are endless.
Here’s some of the careers that you might consider after you graduate:
- Chemical engineer
- Forensic scientist
- Pharmacologist
- Toxicologist
- Science teacher
- Research scientist
- Environmental consultant
- Laboratory technician
- Finance
Some of the core skills you’ll gain from a chemistry degree, like numeracy and problem solving, are transferable to many different careers - so don’t limit your search to a career in the science industry.
