Energy Science and Technology

The MSc program “Energy Science and Technology” deals with modern technologies for energy conversion and storage and with the scientific principles underlying these technologies. The program is strongly research-oriented and focusses on electrochemical energy conversion and storage in fuel cells and batteries. Taught entirely in English, the international and interdisciplinary program “is designed for both international and German students, who have earned a Bachelor of Science (preferably chemistry or physics) or a Bachelor of Engineering (preferably chemical or electrical engineering).

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• The programme aims to bring together students, teachers and researchers from different disciplines in natural sciences and engineering science.
• It introduces students to scientific principles of energy conversion and storage and their technological transfer to machines, power plants, batteries and fuel cells.
• Solid background in either chemistry, materials science or electrical engineering is required, fundamental knowledge in the other disciplines is helpful.
• Introductory courses in general chemistry or electrical engineering are offered for students with little background.
• Advanced training in electrical engineering, materials science, physical and materials chemistry, electrochemistry and energy science and technology follows.
• Special emphasis is on practical training in lab courses. The programme comprises a chemistry lab and two labs dealing with energy science and technology.
• During the second year the program focusses on fuel cells and batteries.