Study program structure and content
The Master’s program offers you a high degree of flexibility in choosing your courses.
Compulsory modules:
- Organic synthesis
- Inorganic synthesis
- Physical chemistry
- Technical chemistry and biochemistry
You will choose one lecture and one laboratory course from the following four areas:
- Biochemistry
- Polymer chemistry
- Technical chemistry
- Theoretical chemistry
You can choose your other courses from a wide range of electives based on your interests and areas of specialization. The elective courses allow you to gain specialized knowledge in different fields of chemistry and develop an individual academic profile. Two research internships will give you direct insight into current research at the faculty and provide opportunities to establish academic connections early in your studies.
- Program structure [de]
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Focus areas and specializations
Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart combines cutting-edge research with innovative teaching to address modern challenges. Fundamental principles of the natural sciences are combined with modern applications in areas such as sustainability, energy generation, conversion, and storage as well as research into materials for emerging applications. The areas of specialization combine a fundamental understanding with current research questions and practical applications:
This research profile focuses on the development of sustainable chemical synthesis strategies and catalytic processes. A range of homogeneous and heterogeneous approaches from inorganic, organic, bioorganic, and polymer chemistry as well as electrochemistry are used for the efficient production of materials and compounds for future applications.
This research profile focuses on the development, characterization, and investigation of functional materials and molecules with tailored physical and chemical properties for applications in energy generation, conversion, and storage as well as in electronics, medicine, and sustainable material systems.
This field involves the study of biological processes at the molecular level as well as the development of biotechnological methods and biomolecular applications for medicine, pharmacy, and the life sciences.
This research profile covers the theoretical description and computer-based simulation of chemical systems to help you understand, predict, and systematically design molecular structures, properties, and reaction mechanisms.
Studying abroad
The Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science offers several dual-degree Master’s programs:
- ECPM Strasbourg, France
- ENSC Rennes, France
- ENSICAEN, France
- Queen’s University, Canada
- Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
In addition, research internships are particularly well-suited for stays abroad.
Intercultural exchange, enhanced language skills, fresh perspectives on your field of study, exciting adventures, lifelong global friendships — all this and more awaits you during a stay abroad! Are you interested in studying abroad for one or two semesters, or doing a language course or an internship, or would you like to take part in a summer school? The International Office will help you to make your stay a reality.
- All information about the dual Master’s programs offered by the Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science
- All you need to know about studying abroad
Group information sessions, partner universities, language requirements, deadlines, funding - Information sessions
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Contact for further questions
Sabine Strobel
Dr. rer. nat.Management of Major Subject Courses
Klaus Dirnberger
Dr.Academic Advisor Chemistry
