Chemistry (Master)

Degree	Master of Science
Standard duration of study	4 semesters
Language of instruction	German and English
Start of programme	winter and summer semester
Admission	free admission (special admission requirements)

Chemistry is of central importance in our daily lives! Not only are chemical products found in almost all areas of business and life, but numerous important advances are also based on the findings of chemistry:

Without chemistry, for example, the development of new technologies such as batteries, catalysts, nano-materials and laser technology as well as the presentation of new medical agents and new materials would be unthinkable.

What is special about TU Braunschweig?

Set your own specializations!

The Master's degree course in Chemistry at TU Braunschweig allows you to set your own specializations. You can choose from the specialization pillars: "Chemistry in the Life Sciences", "Biophysical Chemistry", "Materials Chemistry", "Molecular Chemistry" and "Chemistry of Energy Conversion". These specializations are strongly research-oriented and impart the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge.

Internationally recognised research programme

At TU Braunschweig you will study in an excellently equipped Chemistry Centre. A diverse and internationally recognised research programme awaits you, ranging from research into naturally occurring substances and drugs, catalysis, synthesis methods, nanotechnology and laser chemistry to polymer chemistry. The focus is on chemistry in the life sciences and the chemistry of energy conversion.

The region is also home to a large number of internationally renowned research institutions with which the University’s chemistry institutes cooperate closely, such as the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) and other research facilities.

Information on the study programme

In the Master’s degree programme, you build on your expertise from the Bachelor’s degree programme and specialise in one area of chemistry.

The degree programme is strongly research-oriented and prepares you to work on complex scientific issues independently. When choosing your area of specialisation, you will benefit from the great variety of subjects offered at TU Braunschweig. You can choose from the following areas of specialisation:

chemistry in life sciences
biophysical chemistry
materials chemistry
molecular chemistry
chemistry of energy conversion

Within your area of specialisation, you can also choose other subjects that are useful to achieve your study goals.

The modular structure allows for combined studies in collaboration with other natural science faculties, major research facilities in the Braunschweig research region and foreign partner universities.

At the end of the Master’s degree programme, you will submit a Master’s thesis in English or German, which will be an independent scientific research work.

Semester abroad

You can benefit from our international contacts if you want to study abroad for a semester. In addition to established Erasmus placements in France, the United Kingdom or Sweden, new contacts can also be established with the support of our International House. In addition, several students study at the University of Utah in the USA every year. Your academic achievements from there will be recognised at TU Braunschweig.

Studying abroad [in German only]

Chemistry is a subject in which you can develop not only “scientific curiosity” but also manual dexterity. Imagination and the ability to abstract will help you to visualise and think in models and to logically and creatively link experimental observations with chemical, physical and biological facts.

Knowledge of English is of particular importance in the Master's degree programme, as most of the international specialised literature is published in English and it is spoken at international conferences; moreover, large parts of the chemical industry operate internationally. You can perfect your language skills by taking courses at the TU Language Centre.

Well prepared for a practice-oriented career

The Master's programme at TU Braunschweig offers you the opportunity of a strongly research-oriented education in which you can set your own focus. You will be ideally equipped for a practice-oriented career or a subsequent doctorate.

As a chemist, you can choose from a wide range of occupational fields. Depending on your degree and specialisation, you will work in the following areas:

research and development at universities or in industrial companies
process engineering and production
analytics
marketing and sales
consultancy on chemistry-related issues
media and journalism
educational sector
IT sector

Admission requirements and application

You can apply for this Master’s degree programme if you have a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. You can find more information on the admission requirements in our admission regulations [in German only]. Please carefully read the information provided before you submit your application!

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