IB Pathways

Kaunas University of Technology · Lithuania

Applied Chemistry

Chemistry for new products from cosmetics to pharmaceuticals and functional materials, with laboratory practice in synthesising and testing new materials.

Where
KaunasLithuania
Degree
Bachelor of Physical Sciences
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027
Apply by
Not published yet2026: apply 15 October to 1 June
Admission
SelectiveIB grades
EU/EEA fee
€4,201 a year
More facts
Degree
Bachelor of Physical Sciences
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027

Deadlines

Not published yet2026: apply 15 October to 1 June

Every date in Lithuania

What it is

The early semesters cover mathematics, physics, inorganic and organic chemistry, cell biology and physical chemistry, followed by chemical analysis, polymer and colloid chemistry, biochemistry, instrumental analysis, functional materials and process engineering. Later options reach into cosmetics chemistry, drug chemistry and technology, toxicology and sustainable chemistry. Laboratory work is constant, and you can join research groups from the first year, complete a product development project and two internships. Two pathways are offered, Innovation Development with industry partners or Pedagogy for a teaching qualification. Graduates work as chemists and quality control specialists in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, materials and energy.

What you need

  • Chemistry (SL or HL)Counts 40% of the score
  • Any IB Maths, Physics, Biology, Computer Science or GeographySecond subject, 40%: one of these
  • Any IB EnglishCounts 20%
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Kaunas University of Technology

KTU scores your IB grades: maths or a programme subject, a second subject and English, each above 60%. English needs B2 (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent). Finishing the IB adds 0.5 bonus points.

Where it says so

Check it on admissions.ktu.edu

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    Score is chemistry 40%, a second subject 40% and English 20%, from your IB grades; each entry subject above 60%.
Sources (2)
  1. Applied Chemistry at KTU — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at KTU

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