Master of Science in Chemistry

Overview

This two-year Master of Science in Chemistry is an intensive, English-taught programme designed to let you tailor your studies to your interests and career goals. It combines rigorous theoretical coursework with some of the most extensive hands-on laboratory training available, preparing you to devise and implement independent solutions for future scientific challenges on an international stage.

The curriculum mixes compulsory and elective modules so you can shape a distinctive competence profile. Core courses include subjects such as Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Data Literacy, while elective options span fields like Analytical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Biochemistry and Functional Materials. By choosing modules that match your ambitions, you strengthen both specialist knowledge and practical laboratory skills.

Graduates commonly continue to doctoral studies or enter roles in research institutions, public service, or industry sectors including food, cosmetics, automotive, energy and construction. Chemistry alumni from this programme are noted for strong employability and generally favourable salary prospects relative to many other fields.

Programme facts and curriculum requirements (concise)

• Duration: 2 years (full-time)
• Language of instruction: English
• Combination of intensive laboratory training and advanced theoretical courses
• Compulsory modules (examples): Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Data Literacy
• Elective areas (examples): Analytical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Functional Materials
• Personalised study profile: students select electives to build a unique qualification for research or industry careers

This master's curriculum builds an advanced foundation across the core subdisciplines of chemistry—physical, organic and inorganic—while requiring practical science and scientific communication training. Students also tailor their studies through a wide range of elective topics that span materials chemistry, catalysis, bioinorganic and medical inorganic chemistry, green and sustainable chemistry, and modern developments in organometallic and supramolecular chemistry. The program balances theory and hands-on laboratory work so you gain both conceptual understanding and practical competence.

Elective offerings include modern theoretical and computational approaches (computational/theoretical chemistry, biomolecular simulation, atomistic simulations with machine learning, theoretical spectroscopy, industrial computational chemistry, electronic and molecular structure theory), advanced experimental methods (advanced electrochemistry, heterogenous catalysis, modern microkinetics, process chemistry), and interdisciplinary areas that link chemistry to biology and medicine (biochemistry, enzyme catalysis, metabolomics, medical inorganic chemistry). Practical laboratory training is intensive and research-oriented, culminating in a research-focused master's thesis in the fourth semester.

Key modules

• Compulsory core lectures: Physical Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Practical Science and Scientific Communication
• Representative electives: Chemistry of Materials; Advanced Electrochemistry; Bioinorganic and Medical Inorganic Chemistry; Crystal Engineering; Main Group Chemistry; Green & Sustainable Chemistry; Biochemistry; Enzyme Catalysis in Organic Chemistry; Metabolomics; Organofluorine Chemistry; Supramolecular Chemistry; Organic Synthesis; Concepts of Molecular Chemistry; Modern Organotransition Metal Catalysis; Biophysical Chemistry; Concepts of Spectroscopy; Heterogeneous Catalysis; Industrial Chemistry; Modern Microkinetics; Processes in Chemical Production
• Computational and theoretical options: Computational Chemistry; Theoretical Chemistry; Biomolecular Simulation; Atomistic Simulations with Machine Learning; Theoretical Spectroscopy; Industrial Computational Chemistry; Electronic & Molecular Structure Theory; Scientific Programming Methods for Chemists

Learning outcomes

• Mastery of foundational chemical theory across physical, organic and inorganic domains and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex problems
• Practical laboratory competence through multiple in-depth lab courses and an advanced focal practical, including experimental design, safe lab practice and data analysis
• Skills in specialized areas (catalysis, materials, bioinorganic chemistry, green chemistry) and modern computational methods, enabling interdisciplinary problem solving
• Research readiness and communication skills demonstrated by a semester-long research project and a six-month master's thesis

Structure and requirements (concise)

• Core compulsory lectures in physical chemistry, practical science and communication, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry
• Wide range of elective lectures covering materials, catalysis, bio/medical inorganic chemistry, green chemistry, biochemical and analytical topics, organic synthesis, and advanced computational/theoretical subjects
• Practical phases: three in-depth practical courses across the first two semesters; one advanced focal-point practical in the third semester
• Master's thesis completed in the fourth semester (six months)

Graduates typically pursue a PhD or enter careers in research institutes, public service, and a broad range of industries including food, cosmetics, automotive, energy, and construction. The programme's combination of advanced laboratory skills, theoretical knowledge and data literacy prepares students for R&D, analytical labs, process development, quality control, and regulatory roles.

Chemistry graduates from this programme also benefit from strong employability and above-average salary prospects compared with many other sectors. The hands-on experience and specialised electives make alumni attractive to both academic employers and industry players seeking expertise in areas such as materials, biochemistry, catalysis and computational chemistry.