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Applied Chemistry

From new drug formulas to revolutionary nanomaterials, applied chemistry creates the solutions of tomorrow, and KTU opens the door to this world of innovation. The programme provides not only the knowledge of chemistry but also the skills to apply it creatively to real industrial challenges. Graduates become innovators who add value to the fields of biopharmaceuticals, cosmetics and the production of advanced materials. It develops internationally qualified professionals who are eagerly sought after by leaders in science and business.

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Programme values

KTU lecturers – friendly, positive, and professionally active in their research fields – share knowledge with students in an open discussion. These encounters help create a motivating and inclusive academic environment.
Valued by industry leaders

Applied Chemistry master’s graduates are valued for their in-depth knowledge, innovative approach and ability to design and carry out scientific experiments. They work successfully in world-class research centres, biomedical and cosmetic companies and technology sectors to develop advanced materials and technologies.

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Inspiring learning environment

Innovative teaching methods, research laboratories and opportunities to get involved in research projects will stimulate your creativity and motivate you to seek new knowledge. Professional lecturers and a supportive and friendly academic environment will help your talents to shine.

Two students – one of them international – work in KTU’s advanced laboratory, equipped with modern instruments for chemical and interdisciplinary research. It’s an environment where students gain hands-on skills while tackling real scientific challenges.
Real-world cases

You will enhance your theoretical knowledge, develop your practical skills and learn how to design experimental studies. In the laboratories, you will develop functional, hybrid or composite materials, and medical or cosmetic products using innovative technologies.

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New Freedom to shape your path

You will choose modules from a wide range of options and decide in which areas you want to develop your knowledge. For research, you will choose the products, materials, processes or technologies you want to develop and carry them out in research laboratories or chemical industry companies.

In this study programme, you can choose the following study paths:

Interdisciplinary competence
select a set of study modules from a different field to your main studies

Career opportunities

Develop new molecules or products to improve the quality of life and solve industrial challenges.
Graduates of the Applied Chemistry programme are creative and forward-thinking professionals, able to solve major problems in chemical science and industry. You will develop new materials and implement sustainable solutions that pave the way for future innovation. You’ll also gain project management and leadership skills, enabling you to build a career in management positions.

Here are some of the careers you can pursue after your studies:

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Research Chemist

Develops new compounds and technologies in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic or other chemical industries. Work involves laboratory research and finding solutions to reduce environmental impact and develop innovation.

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Innovation Leader

Responsible for the generation, development and implementation of new product ideas from initial concept to final launch.

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Molecular Designer

Uses artificial intelligence to model and synthesise molecules with specific properties and to initiate the production of innovative smart materials.

Admission requirements and programme structure

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Cycle – second cycle
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Field – chemistry
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Form, duration – full-time studies (2 yr.)
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Study type – day-time, blended learning
A location pin icon marks the place where the study programme is delivered – within a top-rated university in Lithuania.
Location – Kaunas, Faculty of Chemical Technology
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Language – english, lithuanian
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Degree awarded – master of physical sciences
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Yearly price i : full-time studies – 5538 €, price per credit – 92,3 €

Semester

Module name Credits Method of organisation
Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis 6 Blended learning
Green Chemistry and Renewable Resources 6 Blended learning
Liquid and Gas Chromatography 6 Blended learning
Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds 6 Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert) 6
Optional Competence of MA+ 6

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Business Process Management 6 Blended learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

Development of Challenge-Based Innovation 3 Blended learning
Optional Micro-modules 3 Distance learning

Computer Visualization Technologies

Multimedia Content Creation Methods 6 Blended learning

Data Analytics

Data Mining Methods 6 Blended learning

Data Security

Cryptographic Systems 6 Blended learning

Language Studies (French)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (German)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Italian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Russian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Spanish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Swedish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Legal Awareness

Business Law 6 Blended learning

Management

Strategic Management 6 On-campus learning

Project Management

Project Planning and Organisation 6 Blended learning

Public Communication

Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Collected Chapters of Chemistry 6 Blended learning
Research Project 1 6 Blended learning
Thermal Analysis and X-Ray Powder Diffraction Methods 6 Blended learning

Electives 1 (Select 6 cr.)

Computational Chemistry 6 Blended learning
Functional Cosmetics 6 Blended learning
Polymers for Advanced Technologies 6 Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert) 6
Optional Competence of MA+ 6

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management 6 Distance learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

Development of Challenge-Based Innovation 6 Distance learning

Computer Visualization Technologies

Principles of Image Perception 6 Blended learning

Data Analytics

Multivariate Statistical Models 6 Blended learning

Data Security

Data Security Technologies 6 Blended learning

Language Studies (French)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (German)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Italian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Russian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Spanish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Swedish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Legal Awareness

Administrative Law 6 Blended learning

Management

Management of Persons and their Groups 6 On-campus learning

Project Management

Project Social and Economical Evaluation 6 Blended learning

Public Communication

Academic Writing 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Research Project 2 12 Blended learning

Electives 2 (Select 12 cr.)

Chemistry of Colour Application 6 Blended learning
Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds 6 Blended learning
Chemistry of Skin Proteins 6 Blended learning
Extraction of Bioactive Natural Materials 6 Blended learning
Inovative Inorganic Materials 6 Blended learning
Photovoltaic Materials 6 Blended learning
Workers Safety and Health 6 Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert) 6
Optional Competence of MA+ 6

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Business Process Analytics 6 Blended learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

Optional Challenges 6 Distance learning

Computer Visualization Technologies

3D Visualization Methods 6 Blended learning

Data Analytics

Time Series Analysis 6 Blended learning

Data Security

Blockchain Methods 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (French)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (German)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Italian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Russian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Spanish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Swedish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Legal Awareness

Labour Law 6 Blended learning

Management

Business Process Management 6 Blended learning
Financial Management Decisions 6 Blended learning
Legal Regulation of Management Activities 6 Blended learning
Marketing Management 6 Blended learning
Negotiation and Conflict Management 6 Blended learning
Project Planning and Organisation 6 Blended learning
Psychology of Leadership and Management 6 Blended learning

Project Management

Project Quality and Risk Management 6 Blended learning

Public Communication

Public Speaking 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Master’s Degree Final Project 30 On-campus learning
Good to know
  • Module - a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit - a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus - learning on the university premises.
  • Blended - learning on the university premises and online.
  • Distance - almost all learning online.
  • Module - a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit - a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus - learning on the university premises.
  • Blended - learning on the university premises and online.
  • Distance - almost all learning online.
  • Module - a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit - a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus - learning on the university premises.
  • Blended - learning on the university premises and online.
  • Distance - almost all learning online.
  • Module - a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit - a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus - learning on the university premises.

Admission requirements

University bachelor degree certificate: Engineering sciences, technologies, Physical sciences, life sciences, health science, veterinary science or agricultural science and ≥ 18 credits of completed subjects in the study field of chemistry.
Proficiency in English: IELTS ≥ 6.0, TOEFL ≥ 85, CEFR ≥ C1, or previously completed studies in english language.
Transcript requirements: Obtain a suitable transcript of your bachelor's degree from your school.

If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.

Accepted languages: English / Russian 
Document legalisation: The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued.

This requirement does not apply to the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine.

admission procedure

Testimonials

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The Applied Chemistry degree provides a strong foundation for both academic and professional activities. I particularly appreciate the opportunities to get involved in research, projects and conferences, which have helped me to broaden my horizons and challenge myself outside my comfort zone. I am pleased that this study programme is focused on practical learning, which is very important for a successful career in industry.

Lidija Turilinaitė
1st year student
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Studying for a Master’s degree in Applied Chemistry has given me invaluable knowledge and skills for today’s job market. I especially appreciate the opportunity to work with lecturers who are always ready to help and advise. With their help, I have not only gained professional competencies, but I have also learned to think critically, analyse data and solve complex problems.

Roberta Kybartaitė
R&D Chemist, Baltic Nano Technologies
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KTU Applied Chemistry graduates bring a wide range of chemical knowledge to our company. They are able to effectively apply it in product development, production and innovation processes and successfully work in production, research and development.

Daiva Tomkutė-Lukšienė
Senior R&D Chemist, Trate

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FAQ

Yes, students who wish to work in this field have the opportunity to take relevant modules. There is also the opportunity to undertake a final year project in the field. Thus, by the end of their studies, graduates will be fully prepared to design and develop innovative cosmetic products.

Is it possible to select preferred modules?

Yes, one of the advantages of this programme is that you can choose a block of modules to develop additional skills. For example, it is possible to gain knowledge in leadership or project management. KTU students are encouraged to choose international micro-modules in the ECIU network.

Can I participate in student exchange programmes while studying Applied Chemistry at KTU?

Yes, KTU offers excellent opportunities to gain experience while studying Applied Chemistry Erasmus+, bilateral student exchange agreements between KTU and partner universities, and other scholarship programmes. The most ambitious students can choose to do their final thesis at a foreign university and spend at least six months abroad.

 

Contacts

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International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt

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Faculty of Chemical Technology
IV Chamber
Radvilėnų pl. 19, LT-50299 Kaunas
email ctf@ktu.lt

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