Chemistry and Science Communication and Society (MSc)
Career prospects
After graduation you have a lot of opportunities: the field of science communication is very broad. You can also aim for a career in industry or research.
Acquired skills and competence
The Master of Science programme guarantees thorough research training founded on a sound theoretical basis. After graduating you have excellent knowledge of fundamental Chemistry and highly developed research skills. Moreover you have obtained the skills and knowledge to apply your Chemistry background to SCS careers. Some examples of career at the interface of science and public affairs are: science writer, science policymaker, public relations officer or research scientist with particular communication skills.
Career
After completing the MSc Chemistry programme, you will have a wide range of career options. All students with a Master of Science degree in Chemistry are admissible to a PhD programme. If you have a desire to apply your knowledge of chemistry outside the university, there are excellent job opportunities in Research & Development departments in industry, business, public utility companies, education, consultancy and government agencies. Many students eventually reach senior management positions.
Examples of current positions of graduates
• Consultant at McKinsey & Company
• Account Manager (FR) @ 3D Hubs
• Quality Assurance Officer at Centrafarm
• Business Manager at ALTEN
• Sales Execution Coordinator Retail NL at The Kraft Heinz Company
• Research Engineer at BASF
• Research Analyst at Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
• ECP Associate R&D at Avery Dennison
• Chemist at MariPharm
• Strategy Consultant at Monitor Deloitte
• Marketing Manager at LUMICKS
• Junior adviser Circular Economy at Tauw Nederland
• Intern Maintenance Planner at SABIC
• Consultant Safety and Environment at Antea Group NL
• Sales Support Intern at Merck Group
• Analytical Services Manager bij Eurofins Environment
• Science-based Targets analyst at CDP
• Medical Affairs Officer at Servier Nederland Pharma
• Formulation scientist bij SeraNovo B.V.
• Customs and Inbound Shipping Coordinator at DSM
• (Web)redacteur bij Koninklijke Nederlandse Chemische Vereniging-KNCV
• Executive Vice President Technology and Chief Technology Officer at Shell
• Account Manager at Astellas Pharma
• Patent Attorney at Danone Nutricia Research
• Environmental Specialist at Ministry of Defense NL
• Head of IP Portfolio management Philips
• Lawyer, Patent Attorney at Procter & Gamble
• Senior chemist at DSM NeoResins+