Composition of the Study Programme
Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration of Studies
4 semesters – 120 credit points (cp)
Composition of the Degree Programme
The study programme is research-oriented and can be started only in the winter semester.
The two years long course starts in the first year with taught modules (comprising lectures, seminars, exercises) including compulsory and elective modules. Students can choose the elective modules according to their interests (Energy Materials, Sustainable Water Treatment, Sustainable Materials Chemistry etc.). Likewise, soft skills (e.g., Scientific Writing and Data Dissemination) and professional skills (Innovation Management for Natural Scientists) can be enhanced.
The second year of the programme is entirely devoted to research work. Students are directly involved in the current research of the chemistry working groups. They learn about the latest developments in sustainable synthesis and materials development, right through to the recovery of critical resources. At the end of the programme, students complete a Master’s thesis.
Modules of the first year - Taught modules
- Introduction to Principles of Sustainability
- M.Sc. Seminar: New Frontiers in Chemical Sustainability
- Sustainability of Organic Reactions: Principles of Green Chemistry
- Sustainable inorganic chemistry: criticality, synthesis, substitution and recovery
- Sustainable Energy Technologies
- Circular Economy
- four elective modules - from chemistry or other subjects (see below)
Examples for elective modules
- Sustainable Water Treatment
- Sustainable Materials Chemistry: Energy Materials
- Sustainable Organic Chemistry
- Innovation Management for Natural Scientists
- Risk and Quality Management
- and more …
Modules of the second year - Research modules
- two research modules with lab work in a research group
- a laboratory project in sustainable chemistry
- Master's thesis (30CP)
Information on the Master´s programme and the modules
A description of the modules can be found in the special regulations for the degree programme (appendices "Curriculum" and "Module Descriptions").
Modules
Information on modules can be found in the JLU course catalogue an Stud.IP - the JLU´s learning Management System: