Master of Science in Materials Science

The Master of Science in Materials Science at Paderborn University is positioned at the interface of the chemistry and physics departments, and is complemented by content from mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and electrical engineering. The programme focuses on the experimental and theoretical aspects of modern materials science, with particular emphasis on functional materials and their application in areas including energy, health, mobility, and information technology. The four-semester programme starts in the winter semester. The first two semesters cover compulsory courses in the fundamental concepts of materials science, supplemented by elective courses in four advanced areas: Materials Analysis, Materials Processing, Functional Materials, and Computational Materials Science. In the third semester, elective courses continue alongside a lab course and a research-oriented project within a working group. The fourth semester is reserved for the Master's thesis, conducted within one of the four departments, culminating in a written thesis and a concluding colloquium. The programme deliberately emphasises synthesis, structure, processing, and the functionality of new and renewable materials. It is offered at Paderborn University in Paderborn, Germany.