All courses are held in English.
15 March for the following winter semester
Approx. 1,500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU (European Union) and non-EEA (European Economic Area-Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway) countries
The Master's programme in “Molecular Systems Science and Engineering” (MSSE) aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to explore the complexities of molecular systems through the lenses of physics, chemistry, materials science and the molecular life sciences.
After one semester of basic lectures with exercises in at least three of the five main subjects, students specialise in elective courses from the second semester onwards. The compulsory modules of Creative Science Lab, Technology Transfer, Data & Project Management form an important part of the programme, as they provide students with the knowledge and skills to design and carry out research projects as independent scientists. This is followed by the research phase in the form of internships accompanied by seminars and a Master's thesis.
MSSE graduates will be well-prepared for careers in research or development in the field of Molecular Systems Science and Engineering as well as for participation in PhD programmes.
The MSSE programme at Heidelberg University explores the fascinating and highly interdisciplinary realm of Molecular Systems Engineering. Students are introduced to the core research topics within the field and then have the opportunity to narrow down their focus. Alongside this, they'll acquire essential skills and techniques for lab work. Eventually, students get to apply this knowledge first-hand when they join our affiliated research groups full-time during their lab rotations and Master's theses.
FIRST SEMESTER:
In the first semester, students learn the basics of Molecular Systems Science by choosing three out of the five main topics:
They furthermore choose one of the four specialisations:
In addition, students are introduced to the basics of Data and Project Management.
SECOND SEMESTER:
In the second semester, students choose their two final specialisation topics:
They are furthermore introduced to the methods and lab practices necessary for their lab rotations and Master's theses in the Creative Science Lab (rotation and seminar).
Additionally, they learn about Technology Transfer at Heidelberg University.
THIRD SEMESTER:
The third semester is focused on lab rotations in one of the many host labs available at the IMSEAM and other locations at Heidelberg University and abroad.
FOURTH SEMESTER:
The fourth semester is reserved for the Master's thesis.
There will be an exchange programme with several partners, which is part of the lab rotations.
Approx. 1,500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU (European Union) and non-EEA (European Economic Area-Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway) countries
Approx. 151.05 EUR per semester for all students
Applicants who are not English native speakers must provide proof of sufficient English language skills. The proof must not be older than four years at the end of the application phase and can be provided by one of the following:
15 March for the following winter semester
Students can work as "Hiwi" students, which means that they can work at student jobs at the university.
https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/en/node/49
Private accommodation is also an option.
Heidelberg University is a comprehensive university founded in 1386. It is a university of excellence with a broad range of subjects covering humanities, social sciences, life sciences and natural sciences. Approximately 30,000 students are enrolled, of which 5,600 are international students. The university is well known for its outstanding research in medicine and life sciences as well as the natural sciences. To complete the picture of a comprehensive university, the Faculty of Engineering Sciences was founded in 2021 with a focus on molecular systems engineering.
Heidelberg University is located in the beautiful town of Heidelberg in South Germany. Besides the student life, the city offers a lot of cultural events and the opportunity to think outside of the box with all the university events offered.
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