Overview This research-focused Master of Science is intended for international graduates who hold a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a closely related discipline. Taught in English, the programme combines advanced theoretical instruction with practical, hands‑on laboratory training to build a solid foundation for conducting independent research.
What you will study The curriculum is flexible and allows students to concentrate on specific scientific questions across a wide range of contemporary chemistry topics. Through laboratory courses and research projects you will develop deeper conceptual understanding and stronger analytical and experimental skills, preparing you to plan and carry out independent research work. The degree is particularly suitable for students aiming for careers in research and development or for continuing to doctoral studies.
Specialisation areas You can tailor your studies by choosing one of four research profiles:
Requirements
Overview This two-year (four-semester) Master’s program starts each winter semester (October) and requires 120 ECTS for completion. The curriculum blends a structured homogenisation phase to ensure a common foundation with a research-led specialisation phase that prepares you for independent scientific work. Teaching methods include lectures, laboratory practicals and seminars, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on experience and research exposure.
Curriculum structure During the homogenisation phase (primarily in semesters 1 and 2) you cover the core areas of chemistry to bring all students to a comparable level. In parallel, you will take courses in one additional faculty area—choose from biochemistry, polymer chemistry, technical chemistry or theoretical chemistry—to broaden your perspective. The specialisation phase begins in semester 2 and continues through semester 3, where you concentrate on one of the program’s four research profiles:
Research training and final thesis While specialising, you complete two research internships that immerse you in current research projects and techniques. These internships, together with project work during semesters 2–3, build towards the Master’s thesis, which is carried out and submitted in the fourth semester. By the end of the program you will have advanced theoretical knowledge, practical laboratory competence, experience in research methodology, and the ability to plan and execute an independent research project—skills suited to roles in industry or further academic study (e.g., PhD).
Key requirements (at a glance)
This master's program expects applicants to already have a solid undergraduate background in chemistry. Admissions require a completed bachelor’s-level qualification of sufficient duration and content so you are prepared for advanced coursework and research at the master’s level. If your undergraduate degree was completed outside Germany or in a different program structure, the admissions office will check that it is equivalent in length and content.
"Equivalent knowledge and skills" means you should have the typical theoretical foundation and practical laboratory experience gained in a chemistry bachelor’s curriculum. If your prior degree is in a related discipline, it should include substantial chemistry coursework and hands-on training to meet the program’s entry-level expectations. Be ready to provide transcripts and course descriptions to demonstrate the content and scope of your previous studies.
Requirements (summary)
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Graduates are prepared for research-focused careers in academia and industry. The programme's emphasis on independent research, laboratory skills and specialisation areas equips students for roles in R&D, process development, materials and polymer industries, pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies, and analytical and quality-control laboratories. The two research internships and thesis project strengthen employability in experimental and applied research positions.
The degree also provides a solid foundation for doctoral studies (PhD) in chemistry and related fields, as well as for positions in innovation-driven sectors such as sustainable synthesis, catalysis, smart materials, and computational chemistry and materials modelling.