Chemistry
Master of Science (M.Sc.)

General Information

The Master of Science in Chemistry degree course at the University of Siegen is a two-year degree course offered to both national and international students. The courses are taught in English. We offer a research-oriented M.Sc. program with high-quality theoretical and experimental chemistry modules providing students with an excellent education. The degree course provides the possibility of research and specialization in different fields such as Analytical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Macromolecular Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and other modern branches of chemistry.

Details of the Program

The Master's degree in Chemistry has a duration of two years, divided into four semesters. The first semester contains five compulsory modules. From the second semester onwards, students choose their elective modules according to their choice of research fields or specialization. Laboratory work is an integral part of the program from the first semester onwards. In addition to the elective modules, students strengthen their practical skills and expertise in two research internships in the third semester. The Master's thesis is scheduled for the fourth semester.

International Degree Program

A Master of Science degree in Chemistry is awarded upon successful completion of the program. The Master of Science degree requires a total of 120 credits. The grades and credits of the program are based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which guarantees an international acceptance of the M.Sc. degree.

Admission Requirements

1.    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or equivalent (with grade 2.5 or better according to ECTS).
2.    Proficiency in English: TOEFL (Code No. 8429) 533 (paper-based), 200 (computer-based), 72 (internet-based); or CAE level C; or IELTS grade 6; or English on level B2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Please note that a certificate from your educational institute stating that your previous education was in English cannot be accepted instead of a language certificate.
Prospective students may apply online via the unisono website. Application is free of charge! 
Early application is highly recommended, considering the duration of the visa process. 
Admission will be offered for the winter semester, which starts in October.
Notifications will be sent out continuously and latest by mid-June.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted through our online application portal Online application ONLY!
A scan PDF of the following documents is required for application:
•    Tabular resumé (including the achieved overall grades, home address, e-mail and phone number). Feel free to use your own template but we recommend that you create your tabular resumé with Europass CV (free of charge);
•    Copies of bachelor's certificate and transcript of records, if applicable, with an official translation in English;
•    Proof of English language proficiency.

Do not send hard copies. Applications by regular mail or e-mail will not be considered!
Important note: All relevant information about your application (status, submitted files, etc.) can be checked and organized through the online platform. Please refrain from personal inquiries.
 

Research Opportunities

The Department of Chemistry and Biology is home to excellent groups across the chemistry disciplines and offers state of the art research equipment including DTA, TG/DTG, automatic synthesizer, high resolution NMR, SEM, several X-ray diffractometers, HPLC-MS, GC-MS, ToF-SIMS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IR spectroscopy, and AFM. Further special equipment is available in the individual research groups and the MNaF Siegen.

Major fields of research are:

Chemistry and Stucture of novel Materials
Nanomaterials, Hybrid Materials, Surface Engineering, Advanced Building Materials, Biomaterials, Photocatalysis

Inorganic Chemistry
Energy Saving Materials, Photovoltaics, Solid State Phosphors, Luminescent Nanoparticles and Films, Ionic Conductors, Areo- and Lyogels, Hydrogen Storage and Conversion, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Solids, Nanoparticles for Bio-Imaging and Medical Sensing

Macromolecular Chemistry
Synthesis, Characterization and Processing of Polymeric Materials, Hierarchical Structure Formation with Macromolecular Systems, Biosensing and Biomedical Applications of Polymers

Organic Chemistry
Bioorganic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Chemosensing, Natural Product Chemistry, Organic Photochemistry, Physical Organic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Bioelectrochemistry, Surface Plasmon, Resonance Spectroscopy (SPR), Dynamic Covalent Chemistry, Spectroelectrochemistry

Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Femtochemistry, Solar Cell Dyes, Quantum Chemistry, Reaction Dynamics, Vibration-Rotation-Spectroscopy, Surfaces and Biointerfaces, Thin Polymer Films, Dynamic Processes in Confinement & in Constrained Geometries, Atomic Force Microscopy, Nanoporous and Autonomously Sensing Materials

Analytical Chemistry
Development of instrumentation and methods for advanced ultra trace analysis, nanomaterials characterization, surface analysis, and direct ambient desorption/ionization mass spectrometry, Fundamental plasma spectrochemistry