MSc. Applied Natural Sciences

Synthesis, characterization and applications of functional materials and environmental sciences Electives allow for setting an individual focus (mathematics, biology, geoscience, economics, and computer science) Lectures will be held in English (choices of electives are thus restricted) Possibility of studying abroad for a semester The Master's programme comprises three semesters of full-time study with a total amount of 90 ECTS. For students with a Bachelor's with 180 ECTS, an additional 30 ECTS (one semester) is offered. Ultimately, a total of 300 ECTS have to be earned.

The master programme provides the qualifications required for a consecutive Ph.D. programme. The programme consists of a compulsory part on solid state physics as well as characterization of functional materials. This gives students a broad knowledge in the field of functional materials (12 ECTS).

Electives (36 ECTS) offer the opportunity to deepen the knowledge in physics and chemistry of functional materials and environmental aspects but also in a broad range of other fields, such as biology, geosciences, mathematics and computer sciences. The practical phase comprises a research project (12 ECTS) and the final Master's thesis (25 ECTS) with a final oral exam (5 ECTS).

 

Course Guide Master Program (M.Sc.) „Applied Natural Sciences” for students starting in the summer semester

The following course plan allows compliance with the standard period of study, as the compulsory modules planned for each semester are coordinated by the examination board without any overlap. Variable are the times of the internship (possible in each semester break) and the elective modules.

 

Semester	Identifyer	Modul	CP
1 (SS)	03XX2403	Recent topics in Applied Natural Sciences (Part 1)	3
1 (SS)		Elective Modules	24-42
1 (SS)		Free elective modules up to 3 modules from other accredited degree programms	0-18
1 (SS)	03XX2404	Projektarbeit (Resarch Project)
		total	30
2 (WS)	03XX2403	Recent topics in Applied Natural Sciences (Part 2)	3
2 (WS)		Elective Modules	24-42
2 (WS)		Free elective modules up to 3 modules from other accredited degree programms	0-18
2 (WS)		Projektarbeit (Resarch Project)	12
		total	30
3 (SS)	03XX2490	Master thesis	25
3 (SS)	03XX2499	Final oral exam	5
		total	30
		Overall total	90

 

 

to the module manual

to the course plan guide

to the examination regulations

 

 

Admission requirements

• BSc in Applied Natural Sciences conferred by Universität Koblenz-Landau or equivalent degree (final grade 2.5 or better)
• The board of examiners decides on any exceptions on the basis of applications submitted.
• Exceptions in this regard are a Bachelor's thesis with the grade 1.5 or better or professional experience of at least one year in the field of chemistry and physics of functional materials.
• Prerequisites are a scientifically based command of higher mathematics, classical physics (mechanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, optics) and basic modern physics (atomic and molecular physics, quantum mechanics) on the level of experimental physics as well as in the basics and applications of general and inorganic chemistry, substance classes and reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry and material laws and states of matter in physical chemistry.
  
  

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What are the prospects after completing the master’s degree?

 

As a graduate, you have in-depth scientific knowledge in theory and practice, which qualifies you for a challenging career in the field of chemical, physical and material science professions. In particular, you qualify for a scientific career (doctoral degree).

English-language courses during your studies will prepare you for scientific work in an international environment. 

For more information, see alsoFor more information, see also

• in the course flyer
• in the student report
• On the service pages of the university examination office