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Literature list Applied Science - Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

Literature and additional materials list Applied Science - Chemistry & Chemical Engineering academic year 2025/2026


Start Module (for students entering from senior general secondary education [HAVO] and senior secondary vocational education [MBO])

For the two books listed below of Campbell and McMurry/Robinson (also used in various thematic modules in Year 1 and Year 2) you may choose from the following formats:

  • Purchase hard copy only
  • Purchase Pearson eTextbook only (a digital version of the book, accessible both online and offline, with immediate access) Available for a duration of 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
  • Purchase Pearson eTextbook + Mastering* (includes interactive apps and study tools)
  • Purchase combination: hard copy + Pearson eTextbook + Mastering*

* For the thematic module "Clean Energy and Green Chemistry" (taken in Year
1 or Year 2), the "Mastering" component of the Chemistry book is required. It cannot be purchased separately at a later stage


Required Literature

  • Campbell; Biology: A Global Approach; 12th edition; Global Edition

    • Hard copy: ISBN 9781292341637
    • Pearson eTextbook (6 months / 1 year / 5 years): ISBNs 9781292477947, 9781292470085, 9781292478562
    • eTextbook + Mastering: ISBN 9781292747989
    • Combo (book + eTextbook + Mastering): ISBN 9781292463810
    • Discount code ILOVEDIGITAL (valid from August 1st) provides 15% off

  • McMurry/Robinson; Chemistry; 8th edition; Global Edition

    • Hard copy: ISBN 9781292336145
    • Pearson eTextbook (6 months / 1 year / 5 years): ISBNs 9781292740577, 9781292424200, 9781292472973
    • eTextbook + Mastering: ISBN 9781292336312
    • Combo (book + eTextbook + Mastering): ISBN 9781292376721
    • Discount code ILOVEDIGITAL (valid from August 1st) provides 15% off

  • Grit, R. & Julsing, M.; How to do Research; First edition

    • ISBN: 9789001861230
  • ALEKS license (instructions will be provided at the start of the module)

After Semester 1, you will proceed to a new thematic module. At that time, you will acquire the necessary books specific to that module.


Other required materials


Complete lab kit: €50.00

The lab kit (excluding storage container) can be purchased at school via PIN transaction.

The following individual components may also be purchased separately:

  • Weighing boat Glazed porcelain €9.76 Required
  • Spatula Stainless steel; corrosion-resistant €3.99 Required
  • Pipette bulb Universal rubber pipette bulb €14.88 Required
  • Tweezers Stainless steel, pointed tips €5.20 Required
  • Scissors Stainless steel; chemically resistant €11.25 Required
  • Magnetic stirring bar: PTFE-coated, smooth surface, high
  • chemical resistance, temp. range -200°C to +280°C €6.54 Required

You may store the lab kit in a plastic container with a smooth, easy-to-clean
surface (dust-free for hygienic reasons).

Laboratory coat: ± € 20.00 Required

  • White, long model (knee-length) with long sleeves
  • Fabric: 65% polyester / 35% cotton
  • OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified; fabric weight: 215 g/m²
  • Washable at 95°C (boil wash)


Additional items

  • Permanent marker (Staedtler OHP Lumocolor F318, black, fine) ± €2.00
  • Bandido ± €7.50 (Mandatory for non-prescription wearers)


Approved calculators for exams

Only the following calculators may be used during assessments:

  • Casio fx 82ES (not the PLUS version)
  • Casio fx 85ES (not the PLUS version)
  • Casio fx 82MS (not the "-2" version)
  • Casio fx 82NL
  • Texas Instruments TI-30XB