Your future begins in Siegen
The "Master of Science in Chemistry" course is aimed at students who have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a subject with a similar profile. It offers a high-quality practical and theoretical chemical education at university level in accordance with the recommendations of the Society of German Chemists and, as an English-language course, provides ideal preparation for working conditions in industry. One of its special features is that both applied subjects with significance for the local economy (analytics, polymer chemistry, construction chemistry) and subjects from the classical canon lay a solid foundation for a future career. Most of the studies take place in the working groups with access to high-quality scientific equipment and excellent supervision.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
English
Career prospects
The prospects with a degree in chemistry are still very good. The same applies to starting salaries. Job profiles, starting salaries and graduate statistics can be found on the website of the German Chemical Society.
Job profiles in chemistry
Salary information
Students about studying chemistry
...rather familiar atmosphere...
Due to the comparatively low number of first-year students in chemistry, there is probably a more informal atmosphere than at other universities. In my experience, this allows for much closer contact with the lecturers and professors in particular and very good supervision is guaranteed at all times, both in the lectures and tutorials and in the laboratory practicals. In addition, a small group tends to form a close-knit community in which you can help and motivate each other. I found this to be extremely important for this demanding course.
(Subject) examination regulations/study plans/module handbooks/internship regulations
(Subject) examination regulations (FPOs) define the basic structures of a degree program (e.g. admission requirements and content to be studied). Students are automatically subject to the current version of an FPO when they enrol for their first semester. This means that even if the FPO changes during the course of study, the original version according to which you enrolled is still valid (provided this FPO does not expire).
The respective study plan represents the recommended exemplary course of study in the individual subjects and is part of an FPO.
Supplementary regulations and detailed information for each module to be studied can be found in the module handbooks (e.g. requirements for taking a written examination).
The internship regulations define the conditions under which the compulsory or optional internships must be completed.
Before the start of the lecture period, we recommend that you at least take a look at the curriculum of your degree program so that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies.
Good reasons to study chemistry at the University of Siegen
- Standardized, scientific course of study according to the recommendations of the Society of German Chemists, which is recognized by industry throughout Germany
- Chemistry is highly relevant to the development of our society and provides solutions to key problems in the areas of health, energy and jobs
- Siegen had the first English-language Master's in Chemistry, i.e. those who study in Siegen acquire intercultural skills that are in demand in industry
- Specialization in applied sub-disciplines (analytics, polymer chemistry, construction chemistry) at university level) with a connection to the region is possible
- A Bachelor's degree in chemistry can open doors to many fields: Masters and PhD studies, science journalism, biochemistry, environmental sciences, nanosciences, materials science, ...
