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Admission requirements
The admission requirements for this course are:
• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry
• Proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Specialist knowledge according to the Aptitude Assessment Regulations on the Faculty’s website, which must be proved by completing an aptitude test
Aptitude assessment procedure
- Information and documents to be submitted
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• Basis for the selection procedure: TU Dresden Regulations for Award of Master's degrees (Mastervergabeordnung der TU Dresden)
• Notes and Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test Eignungsfeststellungsordnung on the webpage of the discipline
Notes on the application process
If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.
General information about the degree program
Graduates of the Master’s degree program in chemistry have a wide breadth of theoretical and practical fundamental knowledge as well as the corresponding material and methodological knowledge. They are able to address topics in the field of chemistry with a critical eye and in a scientifically sound manner. They can also solve tasks independently and work in an interdisciplinary capacity and thereby contribute to development in this field. At the same time, graduates can recognize the relevance of scientific fields closely related to chemistry and use these effectively. In addition to subject-specific skills, graduates also possess key qualifications relevant to the working world, such as communication skills, teamwork, effective project planning and work organization.
Students of this degree program graduate with the academic title ‘Master of Science,’ giving them a good basis for pursuing further qualifications, in particular doctoral studies. This will increase their chances of starting an independent and self-directed profession. Following the tradition of our university, our professors maintain contacts with leading chemical companies in Germany, especially for your benefit.
Study contents
The program is organized in modules. The curriculum is divided into three semesters. The fourth semester is dedicated to completing the Master’s thesis. The program generally comprises elective compulsory modules totaling 70 credits (ECTS). Students select their concentration within the module groups. Students must achieve 20 to 30 credits (ECTS) in each of the module groups “Materials Chemistry” (M) and “Biologically Oriented Chemistry” (B). Modules of the “Cross-Sectional Field” (C) module group are assigned half of the credit points to be achieved in groups M and B. Students must select modules with a total of ten credits from the “Practical Application” (P) module group. They must also select modules totaling between five and ten credits from the “General Education Modules” (G) group.
The elective compulsory modules are supplemented by the compulsory modules “Advanced Research Internship” and “Research Lab Class,” which each total 10 credits (ECTS). The compulsory Master’s thesis is worth 25 credits (ECTS) and the corresponding colloquium is awarded five credits (ECTS).
The appropriate allocation of the modules to the individual semesters – the observance of which makes it possible to complete the program within the standard period of study – as well as the type and scope of each of the courses are defined in the study schedule. Content and qualification objectives, teaching and learning methods, requirements, usability, frequency, workload, and duration of the individual modules are listed in the module descriptions. The study schedule and the module descriptions are to be found in the study regulations.
Double degrees
For further information please refer to website of the faculty of chemistry and food chemistry.
Occupational fields
Graduates possess the in-depth specialist knowledge required for professional practice, understand interdisciplinary links and are qualified for highly specialized activities, for example at teaching and research institutions, in industry and in public authorities.
Study documents
The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation
The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.
- Aptitude Assessment Regulation
- Examination Regulation
- Study Regulation
… you will find on the respective site of the responsible unit.
Contacts
Admissions Office
ServiceCenterStudies
Post address:
Technische Universität Dresden
Immatrikulationsamt
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-42000
Office Hours:
Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry
Academic Advisor
Mr. Dr. Philipp Schlender
Post address:
TU Dresden
Fakultät Chemie und Lebensmittelchemie
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-34045
Office Hours:
Please arrange an appointment or visit us during our office hours.
International Office
International Office
Office address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Str. (BSS) 22, 6. Etage, Raum 671
Post address:
TU Dresden
International Office
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- Tel.
- +49 351 463-39607
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