MSc Chemistry at TU Dortmund University

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry is a 4-semester master’s programme in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at TU Dortmund University, taught in English. Students work with topics such as synthesis of new, sustainable molecules and materials; inorganic, organic, theoretical, physical, and technical chemistry; own focus in the profiles.

Faculty: Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology  |  Department: Chemistry and Chemical Biology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include synthesis of new, sustainable molecules and materials; inorganic, organic, theoretical, physical, and technical chemistry; own focus in the profiles; modern instrumental analysis and method development; independent practical research in the lab. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual. The following specializations are offered in this Master's degree program: Molecules and Materials Experiment and Theory

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in research and development in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry; in research at the university as part of a doctoral program; in food, automotive, and cosmetics industries; in energy supply and petrochemicals; in environmental technology and agricultural economics. Typical roles include chemist; product developer; head of laboratory; scientist; quality manager.

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