Applicants to the International Master’s Degree Programme for Research Chemists must meet the following requirements (concerns studying  during 2012-14)

 

 

Applicants to the International Master’s Degree Programme for Research Chemists must meet the following requirements:

1. All applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, chemical engineering or biochemistry obtained at an internationally recognised and accredited university or higher education institution. For non-chemistry majors sufficient minor studies in chemistry are required. Biochemistry minor studies are required from students specializing in Medicinal Chemistry. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent should be completed no later than July 31, 2012. If the degree is not completed by the end of application period the admission is conditional.

 

2. Sufficient knowledge of English (speaking, listening, reading and writing).

Minimum entry levels:

Proof of a minimum knowledge of English such as

  • a TOEFL (minimum of PBT 523/ CBT 193/ IBT 69) or
  • an IELTS (minimum of 6) certificate or
  • certificate or proof of adequate language skills agreed with the programme coordinator.

 

The language test results should be sent to the University Admissions Finland directly by the test administrator. The English test is not required from Finnish citizens, if the applicant has taken matriculation examination in English language or his/hers previous Bachelor’s degree includes studies in English.