Chemistry M.Sc.
Key Info
Basic Information
- Degree:
- Master of Science
- Start of Studies:
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Standard Period of Studies:
- 4 semesters
- ECTS Credits:
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What does that mean?
ECTS are credit points that measure the workload of one's studies.
- Language:
- German and English
Admission Requirements
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First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations
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What does that mean?
A recognized first university degree which provides evidence that the educational requirements for the Master's program are met. The educational requirements necessary for successful completion of the program are defined in the Examination Regulations (PO).
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Proficiency in German and English
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Admission to First Semester
- Open
No NC
Admission to Higher Semesters
- Open
No NC
Dates and Deadlines
In this program there is overlapping specifically with physics and the life sciences. Compared to numerous programs at other universities which are already geared to special areas in chemistry as their names suggest such as business chemistry, biochemistry and so on, the program at RWTH aims to provide graduates with a broad education which allows for a widespread specialization at a later point in time.
Degree Content
The Master’s program in chemistry builds on the Bachelor’s program and serves to deepen specialized chemistry knowledge in theory and practice. The program is four semesters long; the fourth semester is set aside to prepare the Master’s thesis.
The Master’s program offers four concentrations that coincide with the chemistry research concentrations at RWTH. The four concentrations are:
- Bioactive compounds and synthetic methods (SYN)
- Catalysis (CAT)
- Materials and mesoscopic systems: solid state, polymers and nanostructures (MES)
- Computer chemistry and spectroscopy (COS)
Any two of these four concentrations can be selected. In every concentration and in addition to the lectures to attend, a research internship has to be completed. The latter is carried out in a working group on a current research topic in the respective concentration. Here, the goal is to impart independent research planning and the ability to conduct experiments independently.
Additional RWTH courses that are not part of the Bachelor or Master’s chemistry programs can be taken as electives. They should enable students to deal with unrelated issues appropriately at an academic level.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for admission to the program is an initial university degree. The required academic background is described in the exam regulations. The determination on whether or not the admissions requirements are met is made by the examination board.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Master’s program have the option of doing their doctorate. The Master’s degree and, in particular, the Ph.D. are starting points for careers in the chemical industry and in numerous other branches.
Examination Regulations
Regulations that apply for all Bachelor and Master courses of study as well as detailed information about the necessary documentation of required language skills can be found in RWTH’s Comprehensive Examination Regulation. Examination regulations are only published in German as they are legally binding.
Subject Specific Exam Regulations regulate academic goals, the course of study layout, and exam procedures. The appendix to the regulations contains the description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.
Faculty
The Chemistry Master's program is offered by the Chemistry Department in the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences.