Program Overview
The master's degree program in Chemistry at KIT offers you a particularly research-oriented and practical education. A high proportion of laboratory practicals and early involvement in current research projects characterize the chemistry degree program at KIT.
A central feature of the degree program is the choice between three different Study Alternatives, which set different priorities and allow you to develop an individual profile:
In the master's degree program in Chemistry, you will generally continue with the Study Alternative you chose on your bachelor's degree program. The selection of advanced modules in the master's program depends on which modules you have already completed in the bachelor's program: you must have completed a total of one advanced module each in Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry over the course of your bachelor's and master's degree. If you have not obtained your bachelor's degree at KIT or would like to choose a different study variant, your choice is subject to approval by the examination board.
In each Study Alternative, you will complete two advanced modules and one Specialization Subject. The Specialization Subject must be chosen from the subject in which you have already taken an advanced module. Your studies are supplemented by the Interdisciplinary Qualifications and the final master's thesis. The standard period of study is four semesters and you will earn 120 ECTS credit points (CP).
Key Program Features
- • research-oriented teaching • involvement of students in current research projects • high proportion of laboratory courses • three different fields of study • broad range of courses
- numerous specialization options • integration into the EUCOR university network enables participation in courses at the universities of Freiburg
- Basel
- Strasbourg
- Colmar and Mulhouse • wide range of university groups • possibility of part-time jobs at scientific institutes/laboratories • wide range of doctoral opportunities after the master's degree
Career Opportunities
In chemistry, a doctorate is common after completing a master's degree. The doctoral program takes approximately three years.
After graduation, you will have numerous opportunities in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, at research institutes, at universities, in the public sector or in other branches of industry. The fields of activity range from research and development, management, production, environmental protection and sales to marketing or consulting.
Program Curriculum
• Alternative A:
one advanced module from: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry (29 CP)
one lective from: Biochemistry, Radiochemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry (29 CP)
• Alternative B:
one advanced module from: Phyiscal Chemistry for Variant B (focus Physics or Theoretical Chemistry, 37 CP)
one advanced module from: Inorganic or Organic Chemistry (21 CP)
• Alternative C:
two advanced modules from: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry (29 CP each)
• Interdisciplinary Qualifications (2 CP)
• one advanced module from: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry (29 CP)
• one lective from: Biochemistry, Radiochemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry (29 CP)
• one advanced module from: Phyiscal Chemistry for Variant B (focus Physics or Theoretical Chemistry, 37 CP)
• one advanced module from: Inorganic or Organic Chemistry (21 CP)
• two advanced modules from: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry (29 CP each)
• Specialization Subject (28 CP)
possible subjects:
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Applied Chemistry
Biochemistry
Radiochemistry
Theoretical Chemistry
• Interdisciplinary Qualifications (2 CP)
• possible subjects:
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Applied Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Radiochemistry
• Theoretical Chemistry
• Master's thesis (30 CP)
Admission Requirements
The requirements for admission to the master's degree program in Chemistry are based on the current admission regulations:
• bachelor's degree
a bachelor's degree (or at least an equivalent degree) in Chemistry (or a degree program with essentially the same content) from a university, university of applied sciences, university of cooperative education or a foreign university. The program must have been completed within a standard period of study of at least three years and with a minimum number of 180 ECTS credits.
• minimum knowledge and minimum achievements in the following areas
general and inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and other comparable chemical subjects 120 ECTS credits (CP)
of which at least 60 CP are from laboratory practicals
• minimum credits in the subjects:
general and inorganic chemistry 44 CP, incl. laboratory (chemistry of the elements, structural chemistry, bonding models, solid state chemistry, coordination chemistry)
organic chemistry 24 CP, incl. laboratory (substance classes, reaction types, mechanisms, natural substances)
physical chemistry 22 CP, incl. laboratory (thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy)
• general and inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and other comparable chemical subjects 120 ECTS credits (CP)
• of which at least 60 CP are from laboratory practicals
• general and inorganic chemistry 44 CP, incl. laboratory (chemistry of the elements, structural chemistry, bonding models, solid state chemistry, coordination chemistry)
• organic chemistry 24 CP, incl. laboratory (substance classes, reaction types, mechanisms, natural substances)
• physical chemistry 22 CP, incl. laboratory (thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)
Semester contribution ~€235 covers public transport (KVV) and student union services.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
No tuition fees at KIT (German public university). Semester contribution of approx. €235 covers public transport and student services. Funding available via DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Baden-Württemberg Stipendium, and KIT internal scholarships.
About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe, Germany
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany's leading public research universities and among Europe's most prestigious institutions for science, engineering, and technology....
University Profile- Application Deadline EU/German nationals: July 15 | Non-EU nationals: July 15
- Language German
- Duration 4 semesters
- Credits 120 ECTS
