Master of Science in Chemistry

The Master of Science in Chemistry at Ruhr University Bochum is a challenging two-year programme that allows you to create a personalised study profile, strengthening your interests and competencies for a successful international career. The programme combines one of the most intensive hands-on laboratory trainings with top-level theoretical education, enabling you to develop and implement independent solutions to future challenges. Entirely taught in English, the programme consists of both compulsory and elective modules. It includes both compulsory modules—such as Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Data Literacy—and a wide range of elective courses in areas like Analytical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Functional Materials. By selecting courses according to your interests, you will build a unique competence profile and thus develop a distinct qualification for your future career. Graduates typically pursue a PhD or start careers in research institutes, public service, or industries such as food, cosmetics, automotive, energy, and construction. Chemistry graduates enjoy excellent salary prospects compared to many other sectors. Compulsory lectures in physical chemistry, practical science and communication, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry Elective lectures in chemistry of material, advanced electrochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, crystal engineering, medical inorganic chemistry, main group chemistry, green and sustainable chemistry, biochemistry, enzyme catalysis in organic chemistry, metabolomics for the discovery of new natural products and biomarkers, organofluorine chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, organic synthesis, concepts of molecular chemistry, modern organotransition metal catalysis, biophysical chemistry, concepts of spectroscopy, heterogenous catalysis, industrial chemistry, modern microkinetics, process in chemical production, computational chemistry, theoretical chemistry, biomolecular simulation, atomistic simulations with machine learning, theoretical spectroscopy, industrial computational chemistry, scientific programming methods for chemists, electronic and molecular structure theory Practical phases in the first two semesters in three in-depth practical courses and an advanced focal point practical in the third semester Master's thesis in the fourth semester (six months) PDF Download