Structural Chemistry and Spectroscopy

The programme is based on the German-language master’s programme “Chemie” and is aimed primarily at students who did not complete a bachelor’s programme in chemistry in Germany. It introduces students to advanced spectroscopic methods, and centres around the structure of chemical and biochemical molecules, especially biopolymers. The language of instruction is English. Special emphasis is placed on subject-specific English language skills. This ensures that international and German students enjoy a joint education with an international focus and makes it easier to engage in study stays abroad, make international academic contacts or conduct scientific work internationally in the future. The programme consists of a compulsory area with 20 credits. In this area, four modules from the subdisciplines of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytic and physical chemistry or theoretical chemistry must be completed. In the compulsory elective area (40 credits + 30 credits for internships), you can select modules from a list of appropriate topics. The three compulsory internships provide excellent preparation for independent research during the final thesis and for entering a career in research or the industrial sector. The master’s thesis is typically completed alongside your studies during the second year of the programme.