Master’s Degree Program in Chemistry
- Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- The master’s program (120 credit points) includes courses in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry along with courses in such related natural sciences as biochemistry. The program builds on skills acquired in a Bachelor’s degree program in Chemistry.
- Standard time to degree: four semesters
- Language: English, German
- Program Start: 1 October and 1 April
- Admission Requirements, Self-assessment of equivalence
- Accredition
- Study Regulations (in German, valid for admission from winter semester 2013/2014)
- Examination Regulations (in German, valid for admission from winter semester 2013/2014)
Standard Curriculum Plan
Standard curriculum plan of the Master’s Degree Programs in Chemistry (Admission from Winter Semester 2013/2014)
Contents of the Master’s Degree Program
In the initial semester, you'll select three elective modules. You'll pick one module worth 5 credit points from each of the following areas: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical & Theoretical Chemistry. Moreover, you'll choose another module from the elective category, also worth 5 credit points.
Research Project 1, worth 15 credit points, is slated for the period spanning the first to the second semester and can also be undertaken during the semester break.
In the second academic semester, you will enroll in two elective modules (each worth 5 credit points) from the areas of Inorganic Chemistry and Physical & Theoretical Chemistry. Additionally, one module from the elective category (5 credit points) is designated.
You will also select a specialization module (5 credit points) from the following areas:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Macromolecular Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
In the third academic semester, you will enroll in one elective module (5 credit points) from the Organic Chemistry area. Additionally, you will select one module (5 credit points) each from the specialization area, elective area, and cross-topic area.
Research Project 2 (15 credit points) is scheduled to take place from the second to the third academic semester and can also be completed during the semester break.
In the fourth academic semester, you will prepare and write your master's thesis along with its associated presentation.