Description

The chemical industry plays an important role in solving problems such as climate change, safe food and health care. At HZ students acquire a broad general knowledge of chemistry and biology. The first two years introduce students to the professional field. In the third year, they specialize in either Applied Chemistry or Life Sciences.

Applied Chemistry deals with the composition and quality of raw materials and products, such as drinks, shampoo, medicine and food. Students analyze organic materials and study environmental problems. They also learn to use fluorescence imaging techniques.

In Life Sciences students study subjects such as bacteriology and virology, epidemiology and immuno-biology, the development of modern vaccines and the application of DNA techniques to identify micro-organisms.

Highlights

Two semesters of work placement in a company are part of the Bachelor program. Students can take advantage of the excellent network that HZ has with companies and research centres. Students who specialize in Applied Chemistry will be trained to work in laboratory research, in the product development or quality control for example. Students who specialize in Life Sciences may find a work placement in a medical laboratory.

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Applied Science
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry

Cost in US$:

1713 Euros

Program Fees Include:

1713 Euros = tuition fees for European citizens (2011-2012)
7650 Euros = tuition fees for non-European citizens (2011-2012)

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 3

Scholarships are Available

Scholarschip available for non Eurpean citizens : 3000 Euros (2011-2012)

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

one month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

HZ University of Applied Sciences's Mission Statement

HZ University of Applied Sciences is a knowledge institute with a strong regional anchoring and a worldwide orientation. It specifically wants to position itself within the durability, water, safety, innovation & enterprise knowledge domains. The various target groups can master their chosen competencies via custom made education, for a lifelong career in a multicultural and multiform society. HZ wants to be a partner to companies, institutes and authorities, in order to look after their every knowledge and innovation need.

Year Founded

1987