MSc Chemistry at Freie Universität Berlin

Programme overview

Chemistry is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin and leading to the Master of Science (M.Sc.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, German, English as the language of instruction, a start in the winter and summer semester. The master's programme covers the current state of chemical research, including concepts and experimental and theoretical methods for investigating, describing and predicting the structure and behaviour of atoms, molecules and solids and for synthesising complex molecules.

Duration: 4 semesters | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

At least 10 credit points each are required in the three traditional areas of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry; the remaining studies can be chosen freely.

Career pathways

Graduates have in-depth academic knowledge and further professional qualifications, which most graduates deepen in a doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or an equivalent degree with credits in chemistry that correspond to the bachelor’s program in chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin. Please note that "applied chemistry", "chemical engineering" and other subjects like pharmacy or biochemistry generally are not equivalent. With certain restrictions, it is possible to complete the master’s degree program by taking classes solely in English. The necessary English language skills must as a rule be proven by exam results. Proof of sufficient German (DSH2) or English Skills (IELTS 5.0; TOEFL: Paper 500 or Computer 170 or Internet 80) for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German, which are necessary to understand courses and specialist literature. Further information can be found in the Admissions Regulations for the master's program.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/bewerbung/index.html

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