MSc Molecular Sciences - Spectroscopy and Simulation at Ruhr University Bochum

Molecular Sciences - Spectroscopy and Simulation at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Master programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in English. What sets it apart: It is a research-oriented, interdisciplinary and multicultural program held in English. The program focuses on the molecular understanding of chemical and biochemical processes. Topics are from the traditional disciplines of chemistry and physics with a focus on modern laser spectroscopy and microscopy, computer simulation, and quantum chemistry.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Physical Chemistry; Quantum Chemistry; Biophysical Chemistry; Computational and Theoretical Chemistry; Laser Spectroscopy.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work as PhD students at RUB or one of the partner institutes in physical or theoretical chemistry, physics, and bioinformatics.; as researchers at universities and in industry covering: performance materials and advanced materials design, (bio)molecular modeling and biophysics simulations, neuroscience discovery, crop science, microscopy for medical technology, (fiber +) optical and laser technology.; as consultants in Information Technology or data analysis.; as project managers in the above subjects.

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