Module 21-SC-19 Master’s Thesis

Faculty

Person responsible for module

Regular cycle (beginning)

Every summer semester

Credit points and duration

30 Credit points

For information on the duration of the modul, refer to the courses of study in which the module is used.

Competencies

Upon completion of the master's thesis, students will be able to address complex research questions. These competencies include conducting a comprehensive literature review, formulating a research question, and developing a research plan. Students will be capable of executing the planned experiments within the designated timeframe and evaluating the results. They will also be able to interpret their findings and draw relevant conclusions and recommendations based on their results.

Content of teaching

The teaching content includes current research topics in the field of Sustainable Chemistry.

Recommended previous knowledge

Necessary requirements

All previous modules must be completed.

Explanation regarding the elements of the module

Module structure: 1 bPr 1

Examinations

master's thesis
Allocated examiner The appointment of the examiners takes place at the time of registration of the thesis as described in § 15 paragraph 2 of the examination regulations
Weighting 1
Workload 900h
LP2 30

The Master's thesis is an independent, written, academic paper. It is written in English or German and should not exceed 100 pages (excluding appendices). In addition to the assessment of the presentation of content-related aspects such as motivation and introduction to the topic, theoretical principles, description of the work carried out, discussion of the results achieved and the choice of references, the grading should take into account an assessment of the results achieved, compliance with good scientific practice and independence and creativity in dealing with the topic. The results are then presented in a seminar presentation (duration: 20-30 minutes).
Students contact a supervisor for this purpose and discuss a possible assignment. The final assignment is
issued responsibly by the supervisor. The processing time begins with this issue. At the same time, the supervisor and student must
at the examination office without delay, in particular to appoint the examiners and document the examination procedure.
The processing time is 6 months.
The thesis must be submitted to the examination office by the deadline; the Faculty of Chemistry will provide separate information on the form (written/electronic).

The module is used in these degree programmes:

Degree programme Recom­mended start 3 Duration Manda­tory option 4
Sustainable Chemistry / Master of Science [FsB vom 05.03.2026, gültig ab Wintersemester 2026/27] 4. 1 semes­ter Obli­gation

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The module structure displays the required number of study requirements and examinations.
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LP is the short form for credit points.
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The figures in this column are the specialist semesters in which it is recommended to start the module. Depending on the individual study schedule, entirely different courses of study are possible and advisable.
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Explanations on mandatory option: "Obligation" means: This module is mandatory for the course of the studies; "Optional obligation" means: This module belongs to a number of modules available for selection under certain circumstances. This is more precisely regulated by the "Subject-related regulations" (see navigation).
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Workload (contact time + self-study)
SoSe
Summer semester
WiSe
Winter semester
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study requirement
Pr
Examination
bPr
Number of examinations with grades
uPr
Number of examinations without grades
This academic achievement can be reported and recognised.

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Elements of the module

Examinations

Programme of lectures (eKVV)

Programme of lectures (eKVV)