Materials Science and Engineering (MSc)

The Master's degree programme consists of four semesters and nine modules, including a project paper to be prepared during the degree programme, a field trip and the Master's thesis (completed over six months). By choosing a core subject, students define the subject-specific profile of their degree programme. The following core subjects can be selected:

• General materials properties
• Materials science and technology of metals
• Glass and ceramics
• Corrosion and surface technology
• Polymer materials
• Materials in electrical engineering
• Materials in medicine
• Materials simulation

The core subject is complemented by two other materials engineering modules and a placement to ensure that the materials engineering training is as diverse as possible. Another technical module outside of materials engineering ensures students receive broad academic and technical training. Students must complete a compulsory core module (30 ECTS credits) and two elective core modules (12.5 ECTS credits).

Another elective module earns the students 15 ECTS credits. Elective modules can be chosen which are reasonably related to materials science and engineering from any department at FAU. The degree programme is completed with the Master's thesis and a presentation on the topic of the Master's thesis followed by a discussion.

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A basic requirement for admission to the degree programme is a good Bachelor's degree in a recognised related subject with a final grade of at least 2.5. Applicants with a related or not fully equivalent degree may also be admitted to the degree programme with certain conditions (such as an oral admission examination).

The Master of Science (MSc) is an internationally recognised academic degree and a professional qualification. It qualifies graduates for doctoral degree programmes in Germany and abroad and for academic work in research and teaching.

Due to the comprehensive interdisciplinary training graduates can start careers in a wide range of professional fields. They are in especially high demand in research and development in industry, but also in manufacturing, processing, quality assurance, technical sales and management. Professional fields of interest are the automotive, aviation, electrical and chemical industries, as well as the areas of medical, energy and environmental technology.

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