Master Applied Molecular Sciences: Chemistry Part-time
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Are you looking for more knowledge, skills and responsibility in the field of Chemistry? Do you want to combine the study program with your current job? Then the part-time track Chemistry of the Master Applied Molecular Science is for you!
Why study Chemistry at HAN?
R&D skills and project management
You continue to work on your R&D (research and development) skills and learn about project management so you can independently plan and run projects in chemistry. To achieve this level of independence within two years, you need to have practical skills and experience in research before you start this master program.
Learn from the latest workfield insights
Students and staff get latest insights from HAN BioCentre and via various other contacts with the professional field. HAN BioCentre conducts practice-oriented research together with students, aimed at responsible and smart use of the living nature.
Practice-based learning
Apply everything you learn immediately in your own work environment. That’s how you practice concrete innovations.
Greater opportunities in the labor market
After the master, you can work independently on complex tasks and be deployed more widely in projects.
Linking pin between theory and practice
You’re the linking pin between analysts and project leaders, departments and between theory and practice.
Learn highly demanded skills
The program teaches you research skills, professional skills and project management skills. These skills are highly valued in the professional field.
Who is this master for?
This part-time program is for people currently working in chemistry (R&D) and who are able to come to classes once every two weeks. Next to that you have to be:
- EU/EER, Swiss or Surinamese citizen
- expat with a valid Dutch residence permit
- refugee with a valid Dutch residence permit.
If you don't meet up with these requirements, you can apply for the full-time program.
Open Evening
The next Open Evening is on 11 March 2026. Don't miss this chance to connect with HAN students and lecturers to ask all of your questions. You can pre-register via the link below.
You can also visit our Online Open Day on 17 January 2026. More info and pre-registration via this link
Skills and future job prospects:
During this program, you learn to independently plan and run projects of at least 3 months. To this end, you enrich your knowledge of organic and sustainable chemistry, data analysis and various applications in chemistry, depending on your specialisation. You also learn about scientific writing, project organization and how to set up experimental and project strategies. The English-taught Master in Applied Molecular Sciences opens doors, in your current job and beyond.
Skills
Learn these skills during the program:
- Research skills and knowledge of product development
- Skills in developing and executing projects
- Data Analysis
- Scientific writing and presenting
- Professional and interpersonal skills
Jobs
These positions align with your education:
- Junior Project Manager
- Lab Manager
- Scientist or Associate Scientist
- Pursuing your career with a PhD is also possible
Information for employers
Our students immediately apply the knowledge and experience they gain during their program in practice. That makes them a invaluable asset to any company/organization.
What do you learn?
The Master in Applied Molecular Sciences, track Chemistry consists of 6 modules. These modules enrich your knowledge of organic and sustainbalbe chemistry, statistics, data analysis, bioinformatics and drug discovery. Also, you learn to plan and execute life sciences projects in various phases of applied research and product development. Parts of the curriculum are carried out at your own workplace.
Combining a study with work and private life takes some getting used to. But organise it properly and it's easier than you think. You get so much more in return!
Part-time or fulltime
You can also study the track Chemistry fulltime. In that case, you combine the theoretical program with an internship throughout the 2 year program. Wondering which is best for you? Arrange a meeting with us – no strings attached.
The Dutch way of learning
The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecturers are easy to talk to. In fact, at Dutch universities like HAN, you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions. To give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative. And to discover things for yourself.
Contact
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Program
Get detailed info on the study program of this master.
