The advanced chemical and physical aspects of modern materials and the transfer of skills in synthesis,
development, analysis and manufacturing of functional materials are the key issues of the program Advanced Functional Materials.
The research oriented extension and intensification of physical and chemical knowledge is based on advanced practical training in
actual research fields in a modern laboratory environment.
in general vocationally-qualifying university bachelor´s degree in Physics or Chemistry or related bachelor degree programs in materials science
English language proficiency at Level B2 according to the CEFR
Standard period of study:
4 semesters
Degree:
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Start of the degree program:
in the winter term
Language of tuition:
main language: English
German teaching of language proficiency at level A2 during the degree program
optional: selected lectures in German language
Career opportunities (Berufliche Möglichkeiten)
Current trends on the labor market indicate an increasing demand for graduates, who understand the processes in natural sciences on their transdisciplinary origin. Hence fields of work are for instance:
Automotive Manufacturer
Aerospace Industry
Semiconductor Industry
Chemical Industry
Pharmaceutical Companies
Energy Sector
Life Science Sector
Research Institutes (e.g. Max Planck Institute, Frauenhofer Gesellschaft, Leibniz-Institute)
The Master degree qualifies for Ph.D. programs.
Degree structure (Studienaufbau)
The entire program Advanced Functional Materials can be studied in English language (English level B2 is required for this master program). Compulsory subjects are also offered in German language. Modules for profound language training enhance the capability of an unrestricted communication in international research communities.
Obligatory Basic Modules (1st-3rd semester) taught in English language
Materials Chemistry
Synthetic Methods in Chemistry
Analytical Methods
Sustainable Production Technologies
Materials Physics
Advanced Surfaces
Thin Films and Interfaces
Semiconductor Physics – Nanostructures
Photovoltaics with Nanotechnology
Advanced Functional Materials
Facets of Materials Science
Research Project (3rd semester)
Module Master Thesis (4th semester)
Soft skills
Deutsch als Fremdsprache I and II (A1/A2)*
*for non-native speakers only
Compulsory Elective Modules (1st-3rd semester)
The following Compulsory Elective Modules are taught in English language:
Materials in micro and nano technologies
Printed Functionalities
Innovative Material Engineering
Challenges for future energy concepts – Chemical energy conversion
Crystallography
The Energiewende
Nanophysics – Physics of mesoscopic systems
Surface and Interface Engineering
Spectroelectrochemistry
Surface Spectroscopies
The following Compulsory Elective Modules are taught in German language only:
Kolloide
Polymermaterialien
Werkstoffkunde
Prozesse und Produkte der chemischen Industrie
Praxis der elektrochemischen Materialwissenschaften
Funktionsmaterialien
Oberflächen- und Kolloidanalytik
Praktikum zu Oberflächen- und Kolloidanalytik
Heterogene Katalyse
Polymerphysik
Moderne Mikroskopien
Theoretische Festkörperphysik
Experimentalphysik - Komplexe Materialien
Grenzflächendesign für Faserkunststoffverbunde
Elektrochemisches Beschichten
Rheologie der Polymere
Biomaterialien und Werkstoffe der Medizintechnik
Werkstoffwissenschaft – Strukturbildungsprozesse
Non-native speakers of English language can choose one of the following modules, if module “Deutsch als Fremdsprache I” or modul “Deutsch als Fremdsprache II” have not been attended:
Englisch in Studien- und Fachkommunikation I
Englisch in Studien- und Fachkommunikation III
Non-native speakers of German language can choose one of the following modules, if module “Deutsch als Fremdsprache I” or modul “Deutsch als Fremdsprache II” have not been attended:
Deutsch als Fremdsprache III (level B1)
Deutsch als Fremdsprache IV (level B2)
Deutsch als Fremdsprache – Fachkommunikation I (level C1)
Study schedule of the master program Advanced Functional Materials
Study schedule of the master program
Consulting opportunities
Email contact with all questions of the common course of studies: studienberatung-afm@…
For information concerning all aspects of studies please access: Student Service
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