Chemistry

Graduates of the Master’s degree programme in chemistry have a broad command of theoretical and practical fundamentals and corresponding knowledge of methods and material. They are able to address topics in the field of chemistry with a critical eye and in a scientifically sound manner. They can also solve tasks independently and work in an interdisciplinary capacity, thereby contributing to development in this field. At the same time, graduates can recognise the relevance of scientific fields closely related to chemistry and use these effectively. In addition to subject-specific skills, graduates also possess key qualifications relevant to their profession, such as communication skills, teamwork, effective project planning and work organisation. Students of this degree programme graduate with the academic title "Master of Science", giving them a good basis for pursuing further qualifications, in particular doctoral studies. This will increase their chances of starting an independent and self-directed profession. Following the tradition of our university, our professors maintain contacts with leading chemical companies in Germany, especially for your benefit. Graduates possess the in-depth specialist knowledge required for professional practice, understand interdisciplinary links and are qualified for highly specialised activities, for example, working at teaching and research institutions, in industry and with public authorities. The programme is organised in modules. The curriculum is divided into three semesters. The fourth semester is dedicated to completing the Master’s thesis. The programme generally comprises elective compulsory modules totalling 70 credits (ECTS). Students select their specialisation within the module groups. Students must achieve 20 to 30 credits (ECTS) in each of the “Materials Chemistry” (M) and “Biologically-Oriented Chemistry” (B) module groups. Modules of the “Cross-Sectional Field” module group are assigned half of the credit points to be achieved in groups M and B. Students must select modules with a total of ten credits from the “Practical Application” module group. They must also select modules totalling between five and ten credits from the “General Education Modules” group. The elective compulsory modules are supplemented by the compulsory modules “Advanced Research Internship” and “Research Lab Class,” which each total 10 credits (ECTS). The compulsory Master’s thesis is worth 25 credits (ECTS) and the corresponding colloquium is awarded 5 credits (ECTS). The appropriate allocation of the modules to the individual semesters – the observance of which makes it possible to complete the programme within the standard period of study – as well as the type and scope of each of the courses are defined in the study schedule. Content and qualification objectives, teaching and learning methods, requirements, usability, frequency, workload, and duration of the individual modules are listed in the module descriptions. PDF Download