Environmental Chemistry

Education facts

Code: KEM490

This course aims to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of environmental chemistry. Environmentally related problems with important chemical components are often characterized by high complexity, and the topic of environmental chemistry integrates knowledge from multiple traditional chemistry topics. The student will gain an increased understanding of chemical processes and reactions, which take place in and are important for the natural world. Furthermore, the influence of human activities on the chemical aspects of the environment will be examined in detail. The course places particular emphasis on aquatic chemistry, atmospheric chemistry and environmental biochemistry. The course will provide a solid knowledge base for topics related to environmental chemistry and teaching, and for further studies in the field.

Entry requirements

For admission to the course, passed course KEM011, Basic chemistry 1 (15 credits) or passed courses MAV103-MAV105 and MAV107, or equivalent knowledge is required. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English level 2 from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Environmental Chemistry

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 3 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %