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Programmes taught in English

At Faculty 08 - Biology and Chemistry, we offer three Master's degree programmes taught entirely in English.

MSc Advanced Materials

The research-oriented Master's programme teaches you how to tailor modern materials for applications in energy, medicine, mobility, and more. Combining chemistry and physics, the programme offers hands-on experience in cutting-edge research projects in Giessen. From the start, you’ll specialize in a research topic, gain practical lab skills, and develop innovative solutions for tomorrow’s technologies.

  • Further information about the degree programme can be found here.
  • Information for embassies regarding the Master's programme M.Sc. Advanced Materials can be found here.

Contact

Subject Advisor

Dr Bjoern Luerßen

Phone: +49 641 - 99 34505

Bjoern.Luerssen

 

MSc Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy (Joint Degree)

This Master's degree programme is a programme offered in cooperation with University College Dublin (UCD). It prepares you to tackle global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss – combining life sciences, policy, and data skills. Study in Germany and Ireland, gain hands-on experience abroad, and graduate in just 16 months with a joint Master's degree from JLU and UCD. 

Contact

Programme Coordinator (UCD)

Dr Florence Renou-Wilson

Phone: +358 87 2836078

Florence.renou

Programme Coordinator (JLU)

Regina Gaitsch

Phone: +49 (0) 641 - 99 34003

Studienkoordination

Head of Degree Programme (JLU)

Prof Dr Christoph Müller

Phone: +49 641 - 99 35301 (secretary's office)

Christoph.Mueller

 

 

MSc Sustainable Chemistry

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In this programme you will deal with environmental, economic and social topics such as resource consumption, energy efficiency, climate protection, and health and safety in the context of the development and use of chemical products and processes.

In addition to an introduction to the principles of sustainability, the modules in the first year cover topics such as sustainable organic chemistry, sustainable energy technologies and the circular economy for chemical processes. The courses are taught by experts at JLU who are internationally renowned in various areas of sustainable chemistry. The programme also teaches important soft skills such as innovation management.

  • Further information about the degree programme can be found here.
  • Study Guide (.pdf)
  • Information for embassies regarding the Master's programme M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry can be found here.

Contact

Course Director

Prof Dr Hermann A. Wegner

Phone: +49 641 99 34330

Subject Advisor

Dr Artur Mardyukov

Phone: +49 641 99 34385/34315 (Laboratory/Office)

Artur.Mardyukov

Contact hours: Tue, 14:00 - 15:00