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MSc Chemistry at TU Dresden

TU Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Master programme in chemistry giving broad theoretical and practical foundations and the ability to work on chemistry problems scientifically, critically and independently or in interdisciplinary teams.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time; 8 semesters part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option); English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Modular programme: teaching is spread over three semesters and the fourth is for the Master thesis; typically elective modules of at least 70 ECTS credits.

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified for highly skilled activities in chemistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first university degree in chemistry; English at level B2; special knowledge according to the aptitude assessment regulations, demonstrated in an aptitude assessment procedure. Numerus clausus: no, but an aptitude assessment procedure is required. Application deadlines for the first subject semester (German applicants and Bildungsinländer): Aptitude assessment request period (winter semester): 1 June – 15 July; Aptitude assessment request period (summer semester): 1 December – 15 January; Application period for study (winter semester): 1 June – 15 September; Application period for study (summer semester): 1 December – 15 March. International applicants: Application period non-EU applicants (winter semester): 1 April – 31 May; Application period non-EU applicants (summer semester): 1 October – 30 November; Application period EU applicants (winter semester): 1 April – 15 July; Application period EU applicants (summer semester): 1 October – 15 January. Application is made online through the TU Dresden application portal.

Intake: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time; 8 semesters part-time

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