BSc Chemical Science & Engineering

About the course

A three-year, English-taught programme on applying chemistry in technology: designing and developing new, sustainable processes and materials, with courses in materials science, process technology, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, quantum chemistry and mathematics.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• At least 6 Leaving Certificate subjects (LCE or LCVP). At least 2 at H5 or better, and these must be Mathematics (or Applied Mathematics) and one other compulsory elective subject such as Physics, Chemistry or Biology. The other 4 subjects at O6 or H7 or better, including English. A minimum of 350 CAO points. If you took English as an exam subject you do not need a separate English test.
• Maths, Physics and Chemistry are required. Under the Irish rule, Maths needs H5 or better at Higher Level; of Physics and Chemistry, at least one needs H5 or better and the other at least O6 or H7. The university notes that students with good grades in maths and sciences tend to do best.

How to apply

1. Apply via StudielinkApply for BSc Chemical Science & Engineering in Studielink from 1 October 2026. You can apply before you have your results.
2. Complete Osiris tasksUpload your documents (school results so far, ID and any other requested documents) in the Osiris portal before 1 July 2027.
3. Receive decisionThe university checks your Leaving Cert against its requirements, including Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Offers are conditional until final results.
4. Send certified copiesSend final certified copies of your Leaving Cert results before 1 September 2027. The programme starts in September 2027.

Costs

• Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

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