Prerequisites for Applied Chemistry

Academic requirements for this programme

Applicants for admission to the MSc Eng programme in Applied Chemistry are expected to have a strong basic knowledge of chemistry and likewise in mathematics and natural sciences. This can be obtained by a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, chemical technology or related fields.

For applicants holding a degree from DTU, the specific programmes with direct admisssion are listed below as well as a group of DTU studies which can give admission provided certain DTU programmes have been passed.

For international students essentially the same competences and knowledge is required, see at the bottom of the page.

National Applicants (holding a Bachelor from Denmark)

Academic Requirements, MSc Eng 
The following Bachelor of Science in Engineering programme from DTU gives students the legal right of admission to the MSc Eng programme in Applied Chemistry.

• Chemistry and Technology

The following Bachelor of Science programmes from DTU have access to the MSc Eng programme in Applied Chemistry.

• Human Life Science Engineering
• Life Science Engineering
• General Engineering (Future Energy, Advanced Materials, and Living Systems)
• Technology (digital education)

It is recommended, to select chemistry courses in the bachelor programme to obtain a broad background in chemistry. This can be achieved in several ways, but generally choosing the DTU courses recommended below will provide the appropriate chemistry knowledge for the MSc programme. If you are in doubt, contact the Head of Studies

The following Bachelor in Engineering (B.Eng) programmes from DTU give students access to admission to the MSc Eng programme in Applied Chemistry.

• Chemical and Bio Engineering
• Chemical Engineering and International Business

BSc Eng's, BSc's (Natural Science) and B Eng's from other institutions in Denmark may be admitted based on a concrete assessment by the head of study. A broad chemistry background is expected and levels corresponding to the courses at DTU listed above.

Applicants from other Danish institutions than DTU are required to fill in a pre-mapping of competencies (no GPA conversion is needed).

International Applicants (holding a Bachelor from outside Denmark)

Applicants for admission to the MSc Eng programme in Applied Chemistry should hold a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, chemical technology, or related fields. Admission is based on a concrete assessment by the head of study. A broad chemistry background is expected and levels corresponding to the courses at DTU listed above.

The subjects that the applicant is expected to have insights in can be seen in the learning objectives of the courses listed above or in the premapping of competencies. This will also have to be filled in as part of the application.

Limited intake and selection criteria - From Autumn 2026 intake

The master's degree programme has a limited intake. Meeting the admission requirements does not automatically ensure your offer of admission. Because of the limited intake all qualified applicants will be prioritised according to a set of selection criteria and a point-based system.

Only if you are a student with a Bachelor’s degree from a Danish institution and meet one of the four criterias listed below will you be guaranteed an offer of admission:

1. Legal right of admission
2. Direct admission
3. Students who have been conditionally admitted under the Supplementary admission
4. Pre-approved students under the *Transition semester* category

Other National and International applicants

Selection criteria

If there are more qualified applicants than available student places, the selection will be based on the following criteria: 

Evaluation Criteria and Weighting: 

*Programme specific subjects (measured in ECTS):

• Experimental chemistry
• Analytical chemistry
• Quantum chemistry
• Medicinal chemistry
• Materials chemistry

The minimum point requirement for the programme will be determined based on the overall competitiveness of the other applicants.

General admission requirements

Only applicants holding a relevant Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a Bachelor in Engineering (diplomingeniøruddannelse) or a Bachelor of Natural Science degree can be admitted to a Master of Science in Engineering programme. The bachelor's degree must be less than ten years old.

Supplementary educational activities (only applicable for National students):  The individual MSc Eng programme states in detail which bachelor programmes qualify and whether applicants must complete supplementary educational activities. Requirements for supplementary educational activities can equate to up to 30 ECTS credits and are specified as a list of courses under the individual MSc Eng programmes. The specific requirements must be met before graduating from the bachelor's programme or in connection with conditional admission to a particular MSc Eng programme. The courses must be passed prior to the commencement of studies within one year from the conditional admission. Supplementary educational activities in connection with conditional admission to an MSc Eng programme do not form part of the MSc Eng programme, and tuition fees are charged. If the supplementary courses have not been passed within the specified deadlines, the conditional admission to the programme is withdrawn.

The Master of Science in Engineering programmes are offered in English. Therefore applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English (B-level, IELTS, TOEFL, CAE) Applying for an MSc at DTU - Language test requirements

DTU offers an Honours Programme as part of all MSc  Eng. programmes. The admission requirements are described at https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/honours-programmes

Specific prerequisites for the Industry MSc Eng Programmes

The prerequisites are similar to the specific ones that apply to the 2-year-programmes, but in addition, the applicant must have a job relevant to the studies with a workload of at least 25 hours a week, or the applicant may be self-employed in a start-up company. Read more about the rules on https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/industry-master-of-science-in-engineering