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Overview

 

This degree programme offers the opportunity to acquire a double degree. There are double degree programmes with Osaka University (Japan), Kansai University (Japan) and the University of Padua (Italy). 

This degree programme can be studied

  • in German (with a few English-language modules) or
  • entirely in English.

Overview

Which materials improve the performance of batteries in electric cars? How should a solar cell be coated so that it generates more electricity? How can the material properties of implants be improved so that they are not rejected by the human body? 
‘Advanced materials are modern functional materials whose properties have been specifically modified in order to optimise them for a particular application. Areas of application include medicine, mobility, communication, energy supply and aerospace. The development of such advanced materials requires interdisciplinary knowledge of chemistry and physics in order to understand and modify the interplay of material properties, as well as creativity and a spirit of discovery for practical optimisation in the laboratory.

The research-oriented Master's degree course in Advanced Materials provides you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to optimise materials for future applications and develop them further in a professional environment. The programme is closely integrated into current materials research in Giessen with a focus on high-performance materials and energy materials. This gives you the opportunity to work on current research projects.
You will acquire in-depth practical skills in the laboratory, work independently on smaller research projects and learn to develop solutions to problems with innovative ideas. In addition to basic expertise in materials science, you will specialise in a materials science research topic from the outset and thus hone your individual profile.
The degree programme is offered jointly by the Departments of Physics (Department 07) and Chemistry (Department 08)..

Subject-specific prerequisites

You should have previous knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry and be keen to carry out practical work yourself in order to experimentally develop, characterise and optimise new functional materials. 
English language skills at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) must be available.

Duration of studies 4 Semester 120 Credit Points (CP)

Duration of Studies

4 Semesters - 120 Credit Points (CP)

Accreditation

since 23 June 2005