The first two semesters of the programme lay the physical and chemical foundations and take place exclusively on the Mainz and Darmstadt campuses, respectively. Following the initial two semesters, the programme offers research-focused content that can be flexibly selected. Throughout all semesters, there is a gradual increase in practical components.
As early as the second semester (assuming you start your studies in the winter semester), students will be offered a module in which they can choose two of four main subjects, e.g. polymers at interfaces, sustainable polymer chemistry, and technical polymer science. In the third semester, students will choose two research modules from a wide range of courses offered by the chemistry and physics faculties of TU Darmstadt and Mainz University (JGU) as well as the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research Mainz. In addition, a flexible module is available where students can choose from several current offerings each semester.
An internship is not a mandatory part of the programme, but students are encouraged to pursue an internship and will be supported in their search for intern positions at private companies and public institutions.