Program Overview

Chemistry and Biotechnology M. Sc.

The Master's program in Chemistry and Biotechnology is a research-oriented, English-taught degree that focuses on the intersection of chemistry and biotechnology. The program is designed to provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge in the fields of analytical and forensic chemistry, inorganic and materials chemistry, biochemistry and biotechnology, organic chemistry and pharmaceuticals, and physical, theoretical, and technical chemistry.

Program Structure

The program consists of two years of full-time study, with the first year spent at the University of Leipzig and the second year spent at the Ohio University. Students will complete a total of 120 credits, with 80-85 credits earned in the first year and 35-40 credits earned in the second year.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field, with a strong foundation in chemistry and a good command of English (C1 level). Students must also pass an aptitude test, which is used to assess their suitability for the program.

Tuition Fees

There are no tuition fees for students from the University of Leipzig, but students from other universities may be required to pay fees. During the stay abroad, students will have to pay enrollment and administration fees at the Ohio University, but these fees will be waived for students enrolled in the binational Master's program.

Program Content

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Analytical and forensic chemistry
• Inorganic and materials chemistry
• Biochemistry and biotechnology
• Organic chemistry and pharmaceuticals
• Physical, theoretical, and technical chemistry

Students will also have the opportunity to specialize in one of five areas:

• Analytik & Forensik
• Anorganische Chemie & Materialwissenschaften
• Biochemie & Biotechnologie
• Organische Chemie & Wirkstoffe
• Physikalische, Theoretische und Technische Chemie

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program will be qualified to work in a variety of fields, including:

• Chemical and pharmaceutical industry
• Research institutions
• Environmental agencies
• Universities
• Quality control and management
• Process and product development
• Teaching and scientific research

Internationality

The program includes a mandatory stay abroad, with students spending one semester at a foreign partner university. The program is taught entirely in English, and students will receive a double degree from the University of Leipzig and the Ohio University.

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Chemical and biotechnological processes
• Materials science and nanotechnology
• Biochemistry and molecular biology
• Organic and inorganic chemistry
• Physical and theoretical chemistry

Master's Thesis

The Master's thesis is a crucial part of the program, with students expected to complete a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The thesis will be written in English and will be worth 30 credits.