M.Sc. Materials Science

1. Degree in the Bachelor's degree program in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or in an equivalent or comparable degree program at other universities with a final grade of 3.0 or better.

It must be an initial university degree with professional qualification with a normal study

period of at least six semesters from Paderborn University or a state or state-recognized university or a state or state-recognized university of cooperative education Materials Science. Alternatively, the degree qualification must include the competences described below or there must be no significant differences from them:

a) Principles of physics: Command of the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics,

electro-dynamics, atomic physics, quantum mechanics, and solid-state physics,

combined with the ability to create models and abstract mathematical formulations of

physical phenomena.

b) Practicals: Identifying and extracting significant scientific interrelationships using

experiments conducted by the applicant herself or himself, recording and critically

evaluating the results of experiments. The ability to use basic chemical, physical and materials science experimental apparatus and measurement methods reliably.

c) Principles of chemistry: Command of the principles of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, materials systems, energetics, bonding theory, the basic procedures of spectroscopy.

d) Higher mathematics: Command of the basic mathematical concepts and methods that are required to understand and solve problems in the master’s degree in Materials Science. This comprises advanced knowledge in the fields of linear algebra, analysis,

Fourier series, differential equations, and vector analysis.

The Examinations Board shall determine compliance with these requirements.

If requirements are missing which can nevertheless be met by taking courses worth up to 30 ECTS credits, the Examinations Board may, in consultation with the candidate, determine which additional courses must be completed as a further requirement for enrollment.