Implementation of the education

The academic year for first-cycle education at KTH is divided into four periods. For details about the structure of the academic year see; "student at kth/timetables" at www.kth.se.

Study years 1-3, first-cycle level, study years 4-5 advanced level
The programme syllabus for the Degree programme in Engineering Chemistry consists of the compulsory basic courses in study year 1-3 at undergraduate level and of a Master programme (second-cycle level) study year 4 and 5, which ends with a thesis of 30 credits.

Study year 1 and 2 consists of first-cycle level courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and chemical engineering. Study year 3 contains both applied chemical engineering subjects and basic courses, and includes a course specific to the programme in engineering for sustainable development. During the first years of the programme, leadership, economy´, and career planning are also integrated into the studies.

In study year 2 and 3, you have to study two of the four conditionally elective courses. The conditionally elective courses are

KD1270 Organic Chemistry, Basic Concepts and Practice 2, can be study during study year 2 or 3
KE1185 Chemical Engineering Systems, only in study year 3
language course, in study year 2 or 3
language course, in study year 3

The above can also be taken as elective courses in the Master programs given by the School of Chemical Science and Engineering. In addition to these courses are 7.5 credits free elective credits that can be study in year 2 or 3, depending on how the conditionally elective courses are taken.

NOTE: if you are going to study the master program Industrial and environmental biotechnology or Medical biotechnology you must replace one of the conditionally elective courses above or use the free elective credits and study the course BB1190 Gene Technology in study year 3.

The programme is course-based. Lists of courses are included in appendix 1.

Courses in the first and the second cycle are graded on a scale from A to F. A-E are passing grades, A is the highest grade. The grades pass (P) and fail (F) are used for courses under certain circumstances.

Participation requires admission to courses within the programme and course registration. Course registration is done via the personal menu at www.kth.se

Starting from year 1, the student is responsible for applying to the courses that they wish to take in the upcoming semester. This applies to compulsory, conditionally elective, recommended, and elective courses that are part of the Bachelor/Master's programmes in Engineering.

Applications for admission to a course should be submitted

• 1-15 May for autumn semesters
• 1-15 November for spring semesters

with student kth.se account via universityadmissions.se
Before applying for admission to a language course, a test concerning level placement should be conducted.

Registration in a course is done via "personal menu". A student who has registered, but has decided not to proceed with a course, should inform the school offering the course of this as soon as possible.

In order to be eligible for advanced level studies within the integrated Master of Science programmes at KTH, you a required to complete 165 ECTS credits from year one through three. Of these, 110 ECTS credits must be from the year 1 and 2 curriculum. In addition to these credits, the bachelor thesis needs to be completed before Master’s level studies commence. In addition to the general requirements, special admission requirements apply to each master program.

Thesis, first-cycle level
The programme includes a thesis for a Degree of Bachelor of Science in year 3, which is a course worth 15 credits.

The degree project is the final part of the education on first level. The project work may begin when special admission requirements for the course are fulfilled.

Thesis, second-cycle level
The programme includes a thesis for the Degree of Master of Science in Engineering/Degree of Master of Science which corresponds to 30 credits.

The degree project is the final part of the education on second level. The project work may begin when special admission requirements for the course are fulfilled.

A second-cycle thesis for the Degree of Master of Science in Engineering Chemistry can be conducted in the following thesis subjects:
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Fibre and Polymer Technology, or Biotechnology.
Other thesis subjects may be permitted following an application for permission addressed to the Head of first-cycle education. For more information contact the Education Office of the School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health.

Applying for a degree
To obtain a Degree of Master of Science in Engineering, Degree Programme in Engineering Chemistry (civilingenjörsexamen i Teknisk kemi), a student is required to have a Pass grade in courses of totally 300 credits including one of the five Master's programmes: Molecular Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering for Energy and Environment, Macromolecular Materials, Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology or Medical Biotechnology.

The 300 credits should include:

1. Second-cycle level thesis, 30 credits.
2. Mathematical or natural science subjects of at least 45 credits and a minimum of an additional 180 credits (including a 30 credit thesis) in subjects central to the field of technology.
3. At least 90 credits at the second-cycle level, of which at least 60 credits (including a 30 credit thesis) are in subjects central to the field of technology, i.e., Chemical Science and Engineering.

Degree of Bachelor of Science
The first three years will give the student opportunities to be awarded a Degree of
Bachelor of Science (kandidatexamen). The programme is designed so that the student, having earned their degree, meets the national examination requirements and has completed courses of 180 credits including

• A first-cycle level thesis of 15 credits.
• Mathematical or natural science subjects of at least 25 credits.
• At least 90 credits (including a 15 credit joint thesis) of gradually more in-depth studies in the programme's main area.

A Degree of Master of Science is awarded after finishing the programme. The programme is designed so that the student, having earned their degree, meets the national examination requirements and has completed courses of 120 credits, including

• At least 90 credits at a second-cycle level, of which at least 60 credits (including a 30 credit thesis) are from gradually more in-depth studies in the programme's main area.

For further information see; "Local regulation for qualifications at first and second cycle" at www.kth.se