Molecular Science
Molecular Science (M.Sc.)
The master’s degree program Molecular Science is modular and allows great flexibility in the choice of course content.
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Duration of studies in semester
- 4
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen
- Number of students
- 1-50
- Subject group
- Mathematics, Natural sciences
- Special ways to study
- International degree program, Double degree program
- Teaching language
- completely in English
- Admission Requirements
- Qualification assessment
What is the degree program about?
The Master degree program in Molecular Science is an advanced research focused study program in the respective subjects, which run over 4 semesters (two years).
Students in MSc Molecular Science may specialize in one of two exciting fields of modern, strongly interdisciplinary molecule-based research areas:
- Molecular Life Science focuses on drug discovery and molecular modelling,
or - Molecular Nanoscience focuses on nanomaterials, nanoanalytics, supramolecular chemistry and potential applications.
Students attend their core modules (Molecular Lifescience or Molecular Nanoscience) and add one Compulsory elective module from a list of available interdisciplinary topics. For the Elective modules students are encouraged to choose courses according to their own preferences from chemistry or other science disciplines. Alternatively, language courses, law, and business studies may be considered.
A six-month Master’s thesis gives the students a chance to develop a deeper understanding in a modern scientific topic of their choice.
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MSc Molecular Science degree program consists of
- Molecular Science Specialization module (40 ECTS): choose either Molecular Life Science or Molecular Nanoscience
- each module includes 30 ECTS course work and 10 ECTS Lab practicals
- Compulsory elective module (20 ECTS): choose one
- Quantum Chemistry
- Advances in Bio-Organic and Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
- Advances in Homogenous Catalysis
- Advances in Interface Research and Catalysis
- Advances in Energy Materials
- Advances in Organic Chemistry
- Elective modules (3 x 5 ECTS): three modules (each 5 ECTS) specialist or non-specialist have to be chosen, which may include, e.g., language courses, key skills, science courses, or others (list tba online in Campo)
- Research module (15 ECTS): 6 weeks full-time lab project in your focus discipline
- Master’s thesis (30 ECTS): 6 months research project including writing of the thesis
Together, all modules add up to 120 credit points.
- Molecular Science Specialization module (40 ECTS): choose either Molecular Life Science or Molecular Nanoscience
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Please note that this degree program is offered in English only.
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- Qualification assessment
- Application deadline winter semester
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15.07.
- Application deadline summer semester
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15.01.
- Content-related admission requirements
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The successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject is required for admission to the Master’s degree program in Molecular Science. Since this program builds upon the basic concept generally learned in a Bachelor’s program, the required first degree must be closely related. Most successful applicants hold a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a Bachelor’s degree that includes content from the molecule-based chemical science disciplines. Bachelor’s degree programs which can be considered for admission have at least 80% of courses in the core disciplines of chemistry, from which at least 25% consists of fundamental lab work performed by the student.
Furthermore, a grade of 2.5 or better according to the German grading system has to be proved in the qualifying Bachelor’s degree program.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- No DSH, English (level B2, CEFR)
- General language skills
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A certificate of English level B2 (as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference), e.g. TOEFL or IELTS, is required to study in our international Master’s degree programs, Chemistry or Molecular Science. In case the qualifying Bachelor’s program is fully taught in English, a confirmation on the teaching language for the Bachelor’s degree by the respective university can substitute the level B2 certificate.
- Details and notes
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Online application via www.campo.fau.de
All applications have to be submitted electronically via campo.
Please find further information and details on:
International Master’s degree programs
Deadline
The biannual application deadlines are…
- July 15th for the upcoming Winter Semester (www.campo.fau.de opens middle of February)
- January 15th for the upcoming Summer Semester (www.campo.fau.de opens middle of December)
We strongly recommend for Non-EU students to apply as early as possible to get an early decision to apply for a visa in time – latest by May 15th!
Please keep in mind the main start is the winter term, some modules might be easier to study when starting in the winter term.
Housing and financial support
Housing and financial support is not provided by the FAU, general information on student life is provided on the webpage of the FAU.
Do you need help or more information?
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