Overview

Students in MSc Molecular Science from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), may specialize in one of two exciting fields of modern, strongly interdisciplinary molecule-based research areas:

Molecular Life Science focuses on drug discovery and related subjects (e.g. molecular modelling, molecular biology), or

Molecular Nanoscience focuses on nanomaterials, nanoanalytics, supramolecular chemistry and potential applications.

Features

In both programs, students attend their core modules (Chemistry, Molecular Lifescience or Molecular Nanoscience) and add one Compulsory elective module from a list of available interdisciplinary topics.

For the Elective modules students are encouraged to choose courses according to their own preferences from chemistry or other science disciplines. Alternatively, language courses, law, and business studies may be considered.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum Chemistry

Advances in Bio-Organic and Bio-Inorganic Chemistry

Advances in Homogenous Catalysis

Advances in Interface Research and Catalysis

Advances in Energy Materials

Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject is required for admission to the Master’s degree program in Molecular Science. Since this program builds upon the basic concept generally learned in a Bachelor’s program, the required first degree must be closely related. Most successful applicants hold a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or a Bachelor’s degree that includes content from the molecule-based chemical science disciplines. Bachelor’s degree programs which can be considered for admission have at least 80% of courses in the core disciplines of chemistry, from which at least 25% consists of fundamental lab work performed by the student.

Furthermore, a grade of 2.5 or better according to the German grading system has to be proved in the qualifying Bachelor’s degree program.

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Free
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Free

Living costs

Erlangen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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