Sustainability, Chemistry and Materials Science

Education facts

Code: 1KB285

This course explores sustainability and sustainable development in relation to products and technologies based on chemistry and materials science. It examines economic models and environmental, social, and economic factors influencing the transition to a sustainable society. Students analyse societal system effects of new materials and technologies, including potential goal conflicts. The course addresses materials recycling, circularity, resource use, and differences between social groups and regions. It also introduces life cycle analysis methodologies and discusses human and ecotoxicological effects of chemicals and materials.

Entry requirements

120 credits with 75 credits in physics, chemistry, engineering and/or materials science. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

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.

• Sustainability, Chemistry and Materials Science

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 33 %