Your qualification in chemistry for a sustainable future
New career perspectives in the chemical sector
Sustainability is increasingly shaping all areas of the economy and society. Chemical innovations play a key role in this, from resource-saving processes to climate-friendly products.
At Leuphana University Lüneburg, you can acquire the know-how you need to actively shape these transformations while continuing to work. You can choose between two English-language distance learning programmes:
- M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry with a focus on chemical-technical and scientific aspects of sustainable chemistry
- MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management with a focus on strategy, management and transformation
Both master's degrees and their certificates combine scientific excellence, practical relevance and flexible study conditions and optimally prepare you for responsible tasks in the chemical sector of the future.
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Upcoming dates: December 10th, 2025: Application deadline // March 2026: Next study start
Part-time and flexible training to become an expert in sustainable chemistry
The master's programmes at Leuphana Professional School combine up-to-date specialist knowledge with interdisciplinary skills and soft skills. This ensures that you are fully prepared for future management tasks.
Both master's programmes are designed as international distance learning courses and are accredited by external agencies.
The majority of the programme takes place online via an innovative learning platform. The online programme is supplemented by compact attendance weeks on campus in Lüneburg, during which you will carry out laboratory exercises, participate in seminars and expand your international network, depending on your programme. The part-time study concept allows you to remain fully employed and tailor your studies to your individual needs. Even during the online phases, teaching materials, digital learning spaces and personal support from the Leuphana team are available to you. In addition, you can take advantage of individual study plan counselling once a year.
Chemistry for Sustainability: Study programmes
M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry
In this four-semester English-language Master's programme, you will learn to understand and apply chemistry in the context of sustainability. The programme combines fundamental scientific principles with concepts from the circular economy, environmental chemistry and sustainable product development. You will explore topics ranging from the molecular level to global material flows and develop innovative solutions for sustainable chemistry in the future.
Study content: Concepts of Sustainble Chemistry - Environmental Chemistry - Toxicology & Ecotoxicology - Modelling of Chemical Properties and Fate - Green Chemistry - Renewable Energy - Benign by Design - Resources, Recycling & Circular Economy - Sustainability Assessment - Law, International Regulations & Chemicals Management - Business Models & Strategies - Society & Responsibility - Project Work
Duration: 4 semesters (flexible), 90 credit points
Start: March each year, flexible entry options throughout the year
Other participation options: compact certificate programme or certificate participation in Sustainable Chemistry & Benign by Design or Sustainable Chemistry & Regulatory Affairs, module studies or module participation
Learn more at www.leuphana.de/sustainable-chemistry
MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management
The part-time English-language MBA in Sustainable Chemistry Management combines management skills with in-depth knowledge of sustainable chemistry. You will learn to implement strategies and transformative management practices in your professional field and to embed sustainability goals in organisations, companies and administrations. The programme prepares you to lead the chemical industry and related sectors responsibly towards sustainability.
Study content: Principles, Perspectives & Application of Sustainability Management - Conditions for Sustainability Management - Concepts of Sustainable Chemistry - Resources, Recycling & Circular Economy - Regulations & International Conventions - Tools for Sustainable Chemistry - Society and Responsibility
Duration: 3 semesters (flexible), 60 credit points
Start: March each year, flexible entry options throughout the year
Other participation options: compact certificate programme or certificate participation in Practices of Sustainable Chemistry, module studies or module participation
Learn more at www.leuphana.de/mba-sustainable-chemistry
Information for prospective students
Get to know our M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry and our MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management today and benefit from our wide range of information and advisory services:
- Order information material: Receive further information on our programmes at Leuphana Professional School. Order now
- Taster events: 7 November 2025 - online-event PFAS - register here
- Online information events: next event tbd
- Information day on professional studies: Get to know your favourite programme better at the Info Day or get an overview of the study programmes. Next event: January 7th & 8th, 2026 - click here for more information
- Personal counselling and application documents check: Arrange a personal counselling interview with the coordinator of the respective study programme and have your application documents checked or clarify credit transfer possibilities.
Contact & Advising
M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry
Anastasia Polyzou
Universitätsallee 1, C13.204
21335 Lüneburg
Fon +49.4131.677-4110
anastasia.polyzou@leuphana.de
MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management
Daniela Nordhoff
Universitätsallee 1, C13.204
21335 Lüneburg
Fon +49.4131.677-2853
daniela.nordhoff@leuphana.de