Master of Science in Chemistry

Required degree

Students applying for the Master of Science in Chemistry must have

1. a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from a German university

2. OR an equivalent Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from a foreign university. Equivalence is determined by the examination board

3. OR, injustified exceptional cases, an equivalent university degree in another naturalscience subject.

4. OR, in justified exceptional cases, an equivalent university degree in another natural science subject.

Language requirements

The language of instruction is English. You must provide proof that you have a solid command of English.

To be admitted to the programme, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Completion of first degree programme in English (this means that ALL lectures must have been held in English).
• TOEFL: minimum score on paper 550, computer-based 215, internet-based 79; the TOEFL score must not be older than two years.
• IELTS: minimum score 6.0

All courses are taught in English. German language skills are therefore not required for admission to the programme. However, some previous knowledge of German is very helpful in everyday life and makes it much easier to interact with other RUB students. We therefore strongly recommend that you attend German language courses, preferably before you arrive in Germany. Ruhr-Universität Bochum offers free German courses for all levels every semester.