- Up to 1,500 EUR/semTuition
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- 4 semestersDuration
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About the programme
The Master of Science in Molecular Systems Science and Engineering (MSSE) at Heidelberg University explores molecular systems through physics, chemistry, materials science and the molecular life sciences. It lasts four semesters, is taught in English, starts in the winter semester only and can also be studied part-time. In the first semester you choose three of five topics, such as energy conversion, molecular engineering, biomaterials or nanosystems, one of four specialisations, and the basics of data and project management. In the second semester you pick two final specialisation topics, learn lab methods in the Creative Science Lab and study technology transfer. The third semester is for lab rotations in host labs in Heidelberg or abroad, and the fourth is for the master's thesis. Graduates are prepared for research or development careers and for PhD programmes.
Specialization
In the first semester, students learn the basics of Molecular Systems Science by choosing three out of the five main topics: Energy Conversion Molecular Engineering Biomaterials Nanosystems Philosophy and Ethics in the Engineering Science They furthermore choose one of the four specializations: Specialization (Macro) Molecular Engineering Specialization Life Inspired Molecular Systems Specialization Physics of Functional Materials Specialization Physical and Biological Principles of Sensing
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Molecular Systems Science and Engineering at Heidelberg University
English language
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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Prerequisites
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in fields related to Molecular Systems Science and Engineering (for more information check the Target Group page). The bachelor's degree has to be completed with a minimum of 180 ECTS credit points. If you have not yet completed your bachelor program at the time of application, you can still apply with a preliminary transcript of record.
2. In the case of certificates from foreign educational institutions, officially certified translations in German or English must be enclosed. If the university entrance qualification and academic achievements were acquired in the People's Republic of China, India, or Vietnam, a certificate from the Academic Evaluation Center (Akademische Prüfstelle (APS)) must also be submitted.
3. At least 96 ECTS credit points must have been completed in subjects relevant to MSSE.
4. English Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL with at least 90/120; IELTS with at least 6,5; others: see admissions regulations)
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Molecular Systems Science and Engineering
Programme-specific documents
Online application through Heidelberg website
Copy of your passport
Proof of English language proficiency
Goal statement (specific to each graduate program)
Letters of recommendation
3 letters of recommendation are required for applicants to the Master of Arts in Counseling program; this is not required for MBA applicants
Official university records
From U.S. schools, the transcript must be an official copy mailed to Heidelberg directly, or delivered in a sealed envelope.
From schools outside the U.S., students must submit their records to a NACES-approved credential evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation such as SpanTran.
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Address
Institute for Molecular Systems Engineering and Advanced Materials
Im Neuenheimer Feld 225
69120 Heidelberg
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Costs
Tuition
Up to 1,500 EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
151 EUR
per semester
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Estimated year-1 total cost
12,206 – 15,204 EUR
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This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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1500 Euros per semester
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