Applications for the 2027–2029 ChIRS joint MSc open November 16

How can we design safer chemicals and materials, assess their environmental impact and make informed decisions about their use? The joint MSc in Chemical Innovation and Regulation for Sustainability (ChIRS) brings chemistry, sustainability and regulation together to tackle these questions. Applications for the 2027–2029 intake open November 16, 2026.

You’ll spend your first year in Barcelona, studying in English alongside an international cohort and learning from lecturers across five partner universities. In your second year, you’ll undertake an internship and research as part of a study plan that takes you to another university in the consortium.

The two-year, 120 ECTS programme puts Safe and Sustainable by Design at the heart of the curriculum. You can shape your studies around interests such as life cycle assessment, chemical testing or risk management. A 15 ECTS internship gives you the opportunity to put what you learn into practice.

ChIRS welcomes graduates in chemistry and related disciplines. You’ll need a first-cycle degree or equivalent with at least 25 ECTS in chemistry and English proficiency at B2 level. Final-year students can apply if they complete their degree before teaching begins on 4 October 2027.

A limited number of ChIRS consortium grants will be available for this intake. For participation fees, living and mobility costs, and grant updates, see Costs and Funding.

The first application call closes on 26 February 2027.

Check the entry requirements and find out how to apply.

Questions? Contact the ChIRS team at emmcchir@ualg.pt.

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