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we warmly welcome you to the Institute of Physical Chemistry!
During your Bachelor's and Master's degree in (food) chemistry or chemistry teaching for secondary schools/comprehensive schools and vocational colleges, you will complete the following modules at the Institute of Physical Chemistry:
Basic Mathematical Principles – 1st semester
Physical Chemistry – Fundamentals – 2nd semester
Industrial Aspects of Chemistry – 3rd semester
Theoretical Principles of Chemistry – 4th Semester
Biochemistry and Biophysical Chemistry – 5th Semester
Advanced Physical Chemistry – 5th Semester
A bachelor's thesis can be written in any physical chemistry working group. Information on the topics of the individual working groups can be found on the respective homepage.
Braunschweig - Molecules at interfaces and laser spectroscopy
Hansen – NMR-spectroscopy
Heuer – Theory of complex systems
Klostermeier - Mechanisms of molecular machines
Rey – Chemistry of soft matter
Schönhoff – Polymers and nanostructures
We look forward to getting to know you!
During the first year of the Master of Science in Chemistry, the Institute of Physical Chemistry offers various modules by choice:
Biochemistry and Biophysical Chemistry – winter term
Theoretical Chemistry - winter term
Polymers and nanostructures (PolyNano) – summer term
Materials Chemistry (in cooperation with Inorganic Chemistry) – summer term
Spectroscopical methods- summer term
In the second year of study, you can specialize in your interests at the Institute of Physical Chemistry in the following modules:
Additional skills (Practical Internship (Industry / Abroad))
The professors of physical chemistry are happy to help you arrange an internship abroad. Please feel free to contact us by email.
> Current aspects of chemistry
Lectures of the Institute of Physical Chemistry
Lectures in Theoretical Chemistry and Theoretical Physics
Project module
The project module usually introduces the subject areas of the master's thesis, especially from a methodological perspective. Information on the topics of the individual working groups can be found on the respective homepage.
Braunschweig - Molecules at interfaces and laser spectroscopy
Hansen – NMR-spectroscopy
Heuer – Theory of complex systems
Klostermeier - Mechanisms of molecular machines
Rey – Chemistry of soft matter
Schönhoff – Polymers and nanostructures
We look forward to getting to know you!
Master thesis
The master’s thesis usually continues the project module.
The Physical Chemistry working groups regularly offer doctoral theses for students who have completed a Master's degree. Please find out about the opportunities in the working groups that correspond to your scientific interests and background.
Mathematical principles and reaction kinetics – 1st semester
Physical chemistry I – 4th semester
Chemistry in Research and Practice
This module can be completed in any physical chemistry working group.