The M.Sc. Materials Science focuses on functional materials such as energy materials, magnetic materials, or electronic materials and their synthesis and characterization. Courses on theoretical materials science include quantum mechanics, non-equilibrium thermodynamics, and continuum mechanics.

There is a mandatory elective domain “Quantum Mechanics/Micromechanics” with a choice between the modules “Quantum Mechanics for Materials Science” and “Micromechanics for Materials Science.” The module not elected in this domain becomes part of the domain “Elective Courses Materials Science.”

The most important changes in the Study Plan as compared to the previous study regulations (from 2015) are as follows:

• Additional compulsory course “Sustainable Materials” (6CP) and therefore, 6CP less in the elective section.
• The “Advanced Research Lab” (15CP) now is a graded module and no longer a passed/not passed module. Therefore, the grade of the Master Thesis will no longer be counted twice.
• An industrial internship is no longer required

Please note: Other/additional compulsory modules (conditions / adjustment courses) may be specified on your Letter of Admission.