Chemistry (Master)

The master's programme in Chemistry aims at equipping students with sound knowledge of the selected subject areas. At the same time, it places particular emphasis on a diversified education. The master’s programme has a modular structure. Students can choose from an extensive list of available modules. This enables students to select specific areas of specialisation during their master’s programme, and thus organise their studies according to their own interests. At the same time, it allows them to develop a broad professional profile. This provides students with the opportunity to gain both in-depth knowledge of the subjects they selected, and competences in the entire width of modern chemistry.

Study Programme

The master's programme in Chemistry consists of three parts: the advanced courses, the supplementary modules, and the master's thesis and master's examination. Within the framework of the elective modules, students have to complete individual courses in the extent of 10 ECTS credits each. The groups of elective modules cover the subject areas of analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biological chemistry, food chemistry, materials chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, as well as theoretical chemistry and spectroscopy. Each subject area comprises blocks of 10 ECTS credits, covering both in-depth knowledge of general topics, as well as knowledge of current fields of research. This way, students can further practice and expand the skills they acquired during the bachelor's programme. At the same time, they have the opportunity to deal with current research questions already at an early stage. In addition, students have to complete an elective module to expand their knowledge in the field. They can choose between a further specialisation in the field of chemistry, and/or an education in subjects that represent a valuable addition to the programme outcome of the master's programme in Chemistry.