Bachelor Chemistry
The program starts 1 September 2025
Explore the fascinating world of analytical chemistry. You could be testing for pollutants in the environment. Analyzing what’s in the food we eat. Monitoring the quality of everyday products. Sound like you? Sign up for a rewarding science career and study Chemistry at HAN.
Why study Chemistry at HAN?
Analytical chemistry
Chemistry at HAN focuses on analytical chemistry. A great field because there are more jobs than graduates. Apart from that you explore subjects like organic chemistry, biology and polymer chemistry.
Small groups and classes
Work in small groups and classes. Lots of personal attention from lecturers and tutors. And lots of interaction in class.
Focus on lab work
Learn chemistry at HAN and spend 1 whole day a week working in the lab.
Innovative talent program
Ambitious? Join the Analytical Sciences Talent Program with extra hours of study and a scholarship.
What do you learn?
When you study chemistry at HAN you focus on analytical chemistry. Apart from that you explore subjects like organic chemistry, biology and polymer chemistry. You also work 1 whole day a week in the lab. Sometimes on your own experiments, sometimes on group experiments. And you develop your professional knowledge and skills while working on chemistry projects. Both on campus and in the field.
What can you do with a Chemistry degree?
With a chemistry degree from HAN you are an independent, chemical analyst. You have the intercultural skills to work in an international setting. Which industry you work in depends on your interests. Food, pharmaceuticals, or the environment? A future working at Shell, Nouryon, Unilever or Nutricia? Or at a renowned university or research institute?
Online Open Day
Our Online Open Day was on 16 November 2024. Did you miss it? No worries! We’ve recorded sessions of our talk shows about visa, housing, admission, scholarships, student life and more. So you can watch our videos wherever and whenever you like.
The next Online Open Day is on 18 January 2025. That’s pretty soon! Want to be notified when registrations for the next Online Open Day open? Pre-register for January so you’ll get a mail from us when you can secure your spot for the Online Open Day. Don't miss this chance to connect with HAN students, lecturers and ask all of your questions.
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.
Chemistry in numbers
Why study in the Netherlands?
Planning to study in the Netherlands? The Netherlands has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students at Dutch universities is an international student. Why do so many international students pursue their education at universities in Holland? Because the Netherlands has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (17th in the world) so there are plenty of job opportunities. What’s more, the Dutch are open-minded and almost everyone speaks English.
Discover the city of Nijmegen
Nijmegen is a lively university town near the German border. It has a great atmosphere. Just wander through its beautiful old streets and you’ll feel its rich history. Looking for a charming pub or restaurant, a bit of culture or a great night out? Nijmegen has all this and more. Keen on sport or nature? Nijmegen has loads of sports clubs and is surrounded by beautiful forests full of hiking and bicycle trails. Safe and friendly student cities are just one of the 7 reasons to study at HAN.
The location
HAN Nijmegen campus
Laan van Scheut 2
6525 EM Nijmegen
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