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
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Chemistry study abroad programs
Chemistry undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in chemistry
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Chemistry - BSc University of Mount Union, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,700 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Chemistry - BSc Trine University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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33,650 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,650 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Chemistry - Geochemistry - BSc Concord University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,186 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,186 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Chemistry - BSc University of Otago, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,522 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,055 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Chemistry - BSc/BSc (Tech) University of Waikato, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,439 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,795 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
Associate in chemistry
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Chemistry - ASc Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,320 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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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, January, June
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Chemistry and Pre-Pharmacy - ASc Hesston College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,992 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,992 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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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, January, March, June
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Chemistry - AA San Jose City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,138 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,138 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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, January, June
Chemistry graduate programs
Master's in chemistry
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Chemistry - MSc/MSc (Research)/MSc (Tech) University of Waikato, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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26,524 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,980 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Chemistry and Molecular Sciences - MSc University of Helsinki, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,240 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials - MSc University of Oulu, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,160 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Physical and Chemical Sciences - Astronomy and Space Physics - MSc University of Turku, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,592 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Chemistry - MSc University of the South Pacific, Fiji
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,857 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,857 USD
- Start date
- February, July
Doctorate in chemistry
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Chemistry - PhD University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,896 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,896 USD
- Start date
- August
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Chemistry and Materials Science - PhD Lakehead University, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,826 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,406 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Chemistry - PhD University of Southern Mississippi, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,770 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,770 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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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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10,944 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,000 EUR
- Start date
- February, September
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Chemistry - PhD Maynooth University, Ireland
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,240 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 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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18,847 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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17,997 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.
