The research laboratory work and scientific internship should be completed during the third semester. It gives you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the first two semesters of the master’s program to a specific research project by working in a research laboratory of your choice.
This includes:
- carrying-out a scientific project in chemistry of materials
- analysis of the experimental results
- preparation of a scientific report
- oral presentation of results
Important regulations
According to §6 and §9 of the study regulations (Englishpdf, 116 kb · de/DeutschExternal link) the research laboratory work and scientific internship can be conducted by university professors in Germany or abroad. The module coordinators will advise the students on these options before and during the internship/practical training. In case of completing them abroad, the students may choose from among various research groups of international partner institutions. International students shall be able to do an internship in Germany or an industrial placement, respectively.