Bachelor of Science in Materials Science
B.Sc. Materialwissenschaft

Practical. Interdisciplinary. Future-oriented.

The B.Sc. in Materials Science comprises 180 CP, which are spread over six semesters in the standard period of study. You can expect an enormously varied course of study at the intersection of basic research and practical application, with countless opportunities to specialize.

Basic facts about our Materials Science Bachelor's programme

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
  • 6 semesters standard period of study (full-time)
  • 180 ECTS Credit Points
  • Start of studies: only in winter semester
  • Application deadline: typically 31.8.
  • Course language: German
  • Admission-free (no limited number of seats)

This degree program suits you if …

  • you are looking for a generalized course of study that will subsequently allow you to specialize,
  • you are interested in scientific contexts,
  • you have a solid knowledge of math, physics and chemistry,
  • you have technical understanding and like logical thinking,
  • you have good comprehension skills and
  • you have the desire to dedicate yourself to your studies with discipline and ambition.
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Study plan

Compulsory courses (lectures, exercises, lab courses):

  • In the first three semesters, the basics of materials science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and programming are taught.
  • The second half of the study course focuses on more in-depth materials science content. In addition to sustainable materials and methods of materials science, topics such as the functional properties of solids and construction materials are covered.

Three compulsory elective areas distributed over the degree course offer a large variety of individual choices:

  • Elective courses material science: e.g. electrical engineering or machine learning.
  • Technical and scientific elective courses: e.g. biomimetics, organic chemistry, robotics, optoelectronics, or aerodynamics.
  • General studies: e.g. economics, business administration, project management, or patent law.

In the bachelor thesis, students work on a project in one of the research groups for three months.

In almost all sectors of the economy, there is an enormous demand for materials that have to meet increasingly complex requirements. This is why materials scientists are in demand worldwide and in various industries: in the energy sector, automotive and aircraft construction, the semiconductor industry, biotechnology and so on. Everywhere there is a need for many well-trained materials scientists who understand the relationship between material and function and can find their way around the intersection between the classic scientific disciplines. However, it is precisely this interdisciplinary expertise of materials scientists that is in demand not only in research and development, but also in other areas such as management consulting, insurance, journalism and many more.

Are there entrepreneurs in you? Many of the research results can be applied directly and have potential for new products. So nothing stands in the way of a start-up! For example, materials scientists at TU Darmstadt are revolutionizing the energy sector with sustainable refrigerators and air conditioners!

Incidentally, TU Darmstadt is located in the middle of “Materials Valley”. This means there are countless opportunities to make contact with potential employers early on in your studies.

Out into the world with MaWi – International Master's programs

One degree program, so many opportunities – especially after your Bachelor's degree, things really take off for you! TU Darmstadt has many great international Master's programs for anyone who wants to stay in materials science.

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Study Organisation

Detailed information on the study programme, including the module handbook, study and examination schedule, and the course catalogue can be found on the website of the TU Darmstadt Central Student Advisory and Orientation Office.

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