Chemistry M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

In this program there is overlapping specifically with physics and the life sciences. Compared to numerous programs at other universities which are already geared to special areas in chemistry as their names suggest such as business chemistry, biochemistry and so on, the program at RWTH aims to provide graduates with a broad education which allows for a widespread specialization at a later point in time.

Faculty: Chemistry Department in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester, Summer Semester  |  Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s program in chemistry builds on the Bachelor’s program and serves to deepen specialized chemistry knowledge in theory and practice. The program is four semesters long; the fourth semester is set aside to prepare the Master’s thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Master’s program have the option of doing their doctorate. The Master’s degree and, in particular, the Ph.D. are starting points for careers in the chemical industry and in numerous other branches.

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