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Bachelor in Applied Material Sciences

Interdisciplinary and practice-orientatedBachelor of Applied Materials Science

Have you ever wondered what alternatives there are to plastic?

Or how to develop new, sustainable composite materials?

Would you like to find out how carbon and nanotechnology can create better materials?

If you are interested in chemical processes and enjoy working in the lab, then the Bachelor's degree programme in Applied Materials Science is just right for you!

Ein Labormitarbeiter untersucht ein Material mit dem Mikroskop. Im Hintergrund beobachtet ein anderer Labormitarbeiter einen Monitor. THGA

Further develop materials

Materials scientists develop materials with special properties. These include improved durability, higher strength and lower weight. Their tasks also include the selection of suitable materials for construction and production. They assess cases of technical damage and make important decisions.

Co-design

As a key discipline for innovation, our degree programme solves technical and social challenges. You will have an interdisciplinary approach, as the programme combines chemistry, physics and engineering. You can play an active role in the areas of energy, climate and environmental protection and mobility in particular.

Study full-time, part-time or alongside your internship - the choice is yours

You can study with us full-time or part-time while working. We also offer you the opportunity to study in conjunction with a company. While you complete the full-time programme in six semesters, the part-time programme is spread over nine semesters and the practical part-time programme over eight semesters. You then study in the afternoons, evenings or Saturdays. Ideal conditions for continuing your job and career planning.

We do not charge tuition fees. There is only a semester fee, which includes the NRW-Ticket.

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Practical experience

We attach great importance to practical relevance. In addition to basic theoretical knowledge, you will gain practical experience through laboratory work and projects. We have developed our curriculum in co-operation with companies such as ThyssenKrupp Steel and Deutsche Edelstahlwerke. This gives you the best opportunities for an exciting career!

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)


Duration:
Full-time: 6 semesters
Part-time: 9 semesters


Programme start:
Summer semester and winter semester


Entry requirements:
University Entrance Certificate (non-standard entry is also considered), the Bachelor programme is taught entirely in German. Proof of C1 must be provided.

Große BandbreiteCareer prospects

As an engineer in applied materials science, you have a varied and exciting field of activity open to you: This includes the development of new materials as well as the selection and processing of materials in design, production or plant operation. After graduating, you can expect excellent career prospects in almost all industrial sectors, as well as in testing organisations and the public sector. Here are a few examples:

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In the field of laboratory analysis, you and your team will analyse samples and objects using state-of-the-art methods. Your tasks include taking and preparing samples as well as analysing and documenting the test results. You will organise your team and the tasks to be completed.

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In production planning and control, you will organise and monitor production or work processes. Your tasks include preparing work steps, managing the deployment of personnel and resources and ensuring compliance with specifications and deadlines. You are responsible for organising the efficient use of materials and production processes!

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In the field of appraisal and expert activities, you will analyse the value of objects, examine cases of damage and draw up expert reports on materials, among other things. Your tasks also include checking compliance with standards and advising customers. Your expertise provides clarity and certainty!

Additional qualification

If you want to set yourself apart from others right at the start of your career, our programmes are just right for you. They offer you the chance to get off to an excellent start in your job by gaining additional certificates during your studies.

With the DGQ certificate Manager:in Quality Junior, you will build your quality management skills and be valuable to any company that pays attention to the highest standards and process reliability.

The training content corresponds to the requirements of the European training scheme for quality specialists. The DGQ is recognised as a national partner and certification body of the EOQ, which also opens up international career opportunities for you. For further information, please contact our Student Advisory Service.

Here you will learn the basics of training to become a welding engineer or welding technician. You will get to know various welding techniques, learn about the behaviour of materials during welding and deal with strength theory, weld seam calculations and the design of welded joints. You will successfully take the Welding Technology I exam at the THGA and then sit a written exam at the SLV Duisburg (costs approx. 160 euros). Further information is available from our student counselling service.

Work-study programme

Gaining work experience and studying at the same time is no problem for us. Work experience and study go hand in hand. Here you have the opportunity to earn money during your studies and actively work on your career at the same time. Our work-study programme offers an optimal combination of engineering studies and practical work experience.

Weitermachen an der THGAAdd a Master`s degree straight away

Building on your Bachelor's degree, you can study the Material Engineering and Industrial Heritage Conservation Master's programme, which is unique in Germany and Europe. We look forward to meeting you!

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