Your program

Theory and practice come together in this Chemistry program. Each week you learn about the subjects in lectures and tutor classes. You use this theoretical knowledge directly in the lab, where you spend at least 1 full day per week. The year is divided into 2 semesters. Each semester you get an introduction to a different aspect of Chemistry.

Learn about biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, polymer chemistry and much more.

The academic year runs from September to August. In that time you have 42 weeks of education. The rest of the time you have holidays.

You’re stronger together than alone: that’s why you form a learning team with a group of fellow students. A learning team coach supports and guides the team. Together you address issues that arise in the team. That way you help each other move forward and learn from each other. At HAN you also have a study coach. 

HAN uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This system is part of the bachelor-master structure. ECTS credits are a measure of the workload of a degree program.  

At the end of 1st year, you receive study advice. The credits you’ve earned are an important factor in this. Positive advice means you can move on to the 2nd year. Negative advice means you have to stop. That way you don’t waste time on a program that doesn't really suit you. 

Learn about analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, polymer chemistry and much more.

You still often work in groups and do a lot of research. Each week you put 5 hours into Analytical Chemistry and 5 hours into Organic Chemistry. That’s a lot of hours in the lab! 

By the end of the 2nd year, you’ve had an introduction to all the different areas within the profession. You know how the world of Chemistry fits together and are ready to choose: what will be your specialization?

Are you up for an extra challenge? Are you ambitious and motivated to get the most out of your studies and yourself? Then apply for a place in the Analytical Sciences Talent Program. This program offers extra study hours and a scholarship. It gives you the edge in the job market. 

Subjects in the 3rd year focus on your major: analytical chemistry or organic and polymer chemistry.

During your internship, you gain valuable experience in the field at a research institution or company. A great preparation for the start of your international career: you’ll learn a lot, and discover what suits you. 

Are you in your element developing materials that give Formula 1 tires even more grip? Or maybe you get excited about devising a smart solution to enable the municipality to build on contaminated land? 

This is the year when you embark on your internship at a company or institute. Where is up to you. Analytical chemistry and organic & polymer chemistry have a broad range of applications: food, pharmaceuticals, the environment or plastics. Gain valuable professional experience working in one of these exciting chemistry fields! A preparation program in the 2nd year gives you all the ins and outs of the internship. 

During your studies, you have access to excellent lab facilities. All the basics as well as advanced apparatus are available. What’s more, HAN has specialized nanotechnology labs. Here you can do research on the interface between biomedical technology and chemistry.

HAN offers a minor in Biobased Innovations at the HAN Biocenter. Or what about a minor in bionanotechnology or life sciences? You can also enroll in an exchange course or pre-masters Chemistry program at another university in the Netherlands or abroad. A great option to broaden your experiences even further. 

Your graduation project: the final step in your BSc in Chemistry. The project focuses on a major issue in the field of analytical chemistry. To conclude, you give a professional presentation of the results. Your aim? To show you can conduct independent chemistry research. Complete the project at a company, university, research institute or hospital. In the Netherlands or abroad.

After 4 years of study you have earned your Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. You’re now a specialist in analytical chemistry. Congratulations! The program you've completed is accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). That means you now have an internationally recognized degree. Where are you going to put your skills to work?