You must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in the required specialization. A Norwegian C is described as a good grade, generally comparable to an American B and a Second Class Upper in the British system. We do not use conversion tables for foreign grades. All foreign education is individually evaluated during the admission process.
Please note that eligible applicants who fulfill the minimum grade requirement will compete for a study place. Please see the section on ranking for more information on selection criteria.
The required specialization consists of 80 ECTS credits where the following, or equivalent, courses are included:
- 60 ECTS credits of chemistry courses with laboratory, including:
- KJM1101 – Generell kjemi
- KJM2400 – Analytical Chemistry I
- 20 ECTS credits within chemistry or material science at advanced undergraduate level (3000 level). The courses BIOS3070 – Biogeochemistry, BIOS4500 – General Toxicology or GEO3100 – Environmental Geology may also be included. If a course equivalent to KJM3400 – Analytical Chemistry II - Separation Methods, KJM3070 – Biogeochemistry (continued), BIOS3070 – Biogeochemistry or GEO3100 – Environmental Geology is not included in your bachelor's degree, one of the courses KJM4400, KJM4070 – Biogeochemistry (continued), BIOS4070 – Biogeochemistry or GEO4100 – Environmental Geology must be taken as part of the theoretical curriculum for the master's degree.
- 20 ECTS credits of unspecified chemistry courses
- 10 ECTS credits within mathematics
- 10 ECTS credits within physics