Master's programme Polymer Science and Engineering
The newly designed Master's programme in Polymer Science and Engineering (120 ECTS) offers you maximum flexibility. It consists of only one semester of compulsory subjects and offers two whole semesters of elective subjects. This allows you to freely decide where you want to focus your studies.
In the first semester, you will complete courses on the fundamentals of polymer engineering and science, as well as on sustainability and digital skills. In the second and third semesters, you can choose from a wide range of electives that cover classic areas of polymer engineering and science as well as new topics such as biomaterials, circular engineering and additive manufacturing. In the fourth semester, you will learn good scientific practice in the course of a Master's thesis.
After completing this programme, you will have gained an in-depth understanding of the areas of Polymer Engineering and Science that interest you most. This will make you an expert in your field and give you excellent opportunities for an exciting job that is just right for you!
Detailed information about the programme
1st semester: Compulsory subjects – Fundamentals (30 ECTS)
- Advanced Polymer Chemistry
- Advanced Polymer Physics
- Structural Modeling and Simulation
- Lab in Processing of Polymers and Composites
- Polymer Sustainability
- Digital Skills in Polymer Science
- Science and Responsibility
Timetable for the 1st semester
2nd & 3rd semester: Elective area (60 ECTS)
- 11 modules from a module catalogue
- 5 ECTS as free electives
Timetable for the 2nd semester Timetable for the 3rd semester
Module catalogue
| Module block | Module | Module block | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio- and Medical Polymers | Technical Biopolymers | Structural Composites | Processing of Fiber-Reinforced Composites |
| Polymers in Medical Devices | Mechanical Response of Composites | ||
| Chemistry of Biobased Materials | Lightweight Design and Optimization | ||
| Circular Engineering with Polymers | Applied Rheology of Polymers | Reliability | Predicting Mechanical Failure in Polymer Components |
| Polymer Recycling Technology | Fracture Mechanics of Polymers | ||
| Circularity of Fiber-Reinforced Composites | Functional Integrity of Polymer Products | ||
| Polymers in Industrial Application | Industrial Polymer Chemistry | (w) | Coatings and Adhesives |
| Injection Molding Technology | Photoreactive Polymers | ||
| Extrusion Technology | Additive Manufacturing with Polymers |