Molecular Systems Science and Engineering (MSSE)

Interdisciplinary Master of Science (120 ECTS) at the Institute for Molecular Systems Engineering and Advanced Materials bridging chemistry, physics, materials science and molecular life sciences to design and engineer molecular systems. Taught in English; a motivation letter is required.

Academic requirements

Deadline: 15 March for the following winter semester

Minimum GPA

Above-average grades, minimum 2.3 on the German grading scale.

English requirements

TOEFL 570 (paper-based) or 90 (internet-based), IELTS 6.5, or Cambridge CAE (minimum grade 2.3); alternatively two or more years of study or work in an English-speaking environment.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor of Science with above-average grades in chemistry, physics, molecular biology, biochemistry, materials science, biotechnology or related natural sciences, including at least 96 ECTS in natural sciences and mathematics.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

Non-EU/EEA students: approximately 1,500 EUR per semester (Baden-Wuerttemberg state tuition). EU/EEA students: no tuition, only the semester contribution.

Semester contribution

161.10 EUR per semester (administrative and student-services fee), identical for EU and non-EU students.

Funding info

Tuition: Non-EU/EEA students: approximately 1,500 EUR per semester (Baden-Wuerttemberg state tuition). EU/EEA students: no tuition, only the semester contribution. Semester contribution: 161.10 EUR per semester (administrative and student-services fee), identical for EU and non-EU students.

Prepares graduates for research and development careers and doctoral study, with roles in chemical manufacturing, energy technology, medical engineering, advanced materials and specialised start-ups.