You have obtained your Bachelor's degree in Germany and would now like to apply for a Master's programme with us.
Here you will find all information about applying for our Master's degree programmes M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Ed Chemistry + X, iMOS
There are only a few more steps to your successful application.
Step 3: I am applying for...
Please have the following ready
Personal data and a scan of your identity document (e.g. passport or ID card)
A scan of your Bachelor's certificate from a Bachelor's degree programme in Chemistry lasting at least six semesters with a total of 180 CPs or a comparable degree programme
If you have completed all the necessary coursework by September, 30th / March, 31st, you can also apply with a certificate of completion from your examination office instead of your Bachelor's degree certificate.
Scan of the transcript of records (incl. 45 CPs from laboratory practicals on experiments carried out independently and 15 CPs from advanced practicals excl. bachelor thesis)
Scan of proof of English language proficiency at level B2
An e-mail address that is called up regularly
All admission requirements in the examination regulations (available in german)
Step by step to a study place - simply apply!
Upload documents
Apply for enrolment (submit requested documents). Forwarding via the application portal directly to the enrolment application. Processing takes approx. 4-6 weeks.
Receive confirmation of enrolment and student ID card
Start your studies on October, 1st (winter semester) or April, 1st (summer semester)
Always up to date!
With your access data, which you received after registering in the new RUB application portal, you can check the status of your application at any time. Do this regularly while your documents are being checked so that you do not miss any notices, follow-up questions and possible deadlines.
Please have the following ready
Personal data and a scan of your identity document (e.g. passport or ID card)
A scan of your Bachelor's certificate from a Bachelor's degree programme in Biochemistry lasting at least six semesters with a total of 180 CPs or a comparable degree programme
If you do not have a certificate by the application deadline on 15 July but have already achieved 150 CP in your Bachelor's degree programme, you can apply for a place with your provisional transcript of records.
Scan of the transcript of records (proof of 60 CPs from laboratory internships excl. Bachelor's thesis)
The scan of the proof of English language skills at level B2
An e-mail address that is called up regularly
All admission requirements in the examination regulations (available in german)
Step by step to a study place - simply apply
Apply by July, 15th (upload documents)
The application will be reviewed and the selection process will be carried out. This can take around 4-6 weeks.
Counselling interview on the choice of subjects and the structure of the Master's phase
Receive authorisation
Apply for enrolment (upload requested documents)
Application for enrolment is being reviewed
Receive confirmation of enrolment and student ID card
Start your studies on October, 1st
Stay up to date!
With your access data, which you received after registering in the new RUB application portal, you can check the status of your application at any time. Do this regularly while your documents are being checked so that you do not miss any notices, follow-up questions and possible deadlines.
What you need for enrolment if you
have obtained their Bachelor's degree at the Ruhr-University Bochum (available in German)
have obtained your Bachelor's degree at another German university (available in German)
Joint examination regulations (GPO) for the Master of Education (M. Ed.) degree programme with the career goal of teaching at grammar schools and comprehensive schools (available in German)
Here you will find subject-specific information for the subject of chemistry
Step by step to a study place - simply apply
Apply for M.Ed. Chemistry + X (upload documents)
ATTENTION: Applications for combination subjects with restricted admission must be submitted via the application portal by 15 July.
Overview of all possible combinations of Master of Education subjects
Apply for enrolment (submit requested documents). Forwarding via the application portal directly to the enrolment application. Processing takes approx. 4-6 weeks.
Compulsory counselling in both subjects and in educational sciences in accordance with the subject-specific provisions.
Receive confirmation of enrolment and student ID card
Start your studies on October, 1st (winter semester) or April, 1st (summer semester)
Stay up to date
With your access data, which you received after registering in the new RUB application portal, you can check the status of your application at any time. Do this regularly while your documents are being checked so that you do not miss any notices, follow-up questions and possible deadlines.
Please have the following ready
Personal data and a scan of your identity document (e.g. passport or ID card)
A certified copy of your Bachelor's certificate from a Bachelor's degree programme in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, mathematics, related engineering sciences or a comparable specialised degree programme worth 180 CPs
Proof of 10 CP in mathematics
Certified copy of your Transcript of Records
Proof of 8 CPs in theoretical chemistry and/or fundamentals of spectroscopic techniques and/or basic quantum mechanics courses in physics and/or equivalent achievements
Proof of English language skills at level B2
An e-mail address that you can regularly check
All information on the authorisation and FAQs can be found here.
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Apply for a study place directly in the application portal here!
International Master's Programme "Molecular Sciences - Spectroscopy and Simulation"
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