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MSc Chemie (Chemistry) at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme in chemistry, a practical science relevant to everyday products, high-tech and medicine and to solutions for climate-neutral energy concepts and environmentally friendly technologies.

Faculty: Natural sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters (winter semester recommended)  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

First stage (semesters 1-3): advanced chemistry (inorganic, organic, physical, technical, theoretical), sustainable processes and electives in energy conversion and storage, sustainable synthesis and catalysis.

Career pathways

Chemistry offers prospects in industry, research institutes, universities and the public service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry (or comparable) completed with at least 3.0; the examination board checks eligibility. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters (winter semester recommended)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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