Polymer Science
M.Sc.Freie Universität Berlin · Berlin, Potsdam
At a glance: 4 semesters English Full-time Winter semester and Summer semester No tuition fees
polymerscience.physik.hu-berlin.de
What will I learn?
Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 17 October 2026.
This curriculum is incomplete: not every document or elective catalogue could be evaluated. The university’s linked documents are authoritative.
From the evaluated documents we could not derive a semester plan that matches the programme’s duration and ECTS – so the modules are listed without semesters. The university’s study plan is authoritative.
Required modules10 modules
- Advanced Macromolecular ChemistrySummary by OWWZ: Examines polymerization mechanisms, kinetics and structural control alongside functional materials, industrial processes, feedstocks and environmental and economic assessment.winter semester only5 ECTS
- Introduction to Macromolecular ChemistrySummary by OWWZ: Introduces polymer classes, synthesis and characterization, connecting reaction mechanisms with structure, properties, applications and sustainability.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 120 Min.5 ECTS
- Introduction to Polymer TheorySummary by OWWZ: Develops theoretical descriptions of macromolecules using thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, including chain models, melts, solutions, networks and rubber elasticity.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 120 Min.5 ECTS
- Polymer CharacterizationSummary by OWWZ: Covers physical methods for polymer molecular mass, structure and properties through research experiments involving microscopy, spectroscopy, calorimetry and simulation.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Praktische Prüfung und Protokollbuch 20–30 Seiten10 ECTS
- Polymer Synthesis and Characterization LaboratorySummary by OWWZ: Laboratory experiments combine polymer synthesis, instrumental characterization and statistical analysis, with documentation and interpretation of product properties.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Praktische Prüfung mit Protokollbuch5 ECTS
- Advanced Polymers and NanomaterialsSummary by OWWZ: Explores responsive polymers, colloids and nanomaterials, their synthesis and characterization, using surface interactions and interface models to explain properties and biomedical applications.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 120 Min.6 ECTS
- Functional Polymers and Nanomaterials LabSummary by OWWZ: Laboratory work explores functional nanomaterials and light-responsive polymer systems through synthesis, research instrumentation and discussion of underlying physical processes.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Praktische Prüfung mit Protokollbuch9 ECTS
- Physical Chemistry of Polymeric MaterialsSummary by OWWZ: Examines polymerization kinetics, phase equilibria and physical properties of polymers and colloids, linking quantitative measurements and molecular structure to functional, sustainable applications.summer semester only6 ECTS
- Polymer Materials and TechnologiesSummary by OWWZ: Connects polymer production and processing with structure, mechanical behavior and operating limits, including additives, processing properties and reuse.summer semester only9 ECTS
- Masterarbeit mit begleitendem Kolloquium und Präsentation der ErgebnisseSummary by OWWZ: An independent polymer-science investigation is documented in a thesis, discussed in an accompanying colloquium and presented at completion.ThesisExam (in German): Masterarbeit mit Präsentation30 ECTS
Required elective from Forschungsprojektechoose 15 ECTS · 3 modules
- Research Project ASummary by OWWZ: A supervised polymer-science research project covers literature review, method selection, practical investigation, critical analysis, presentation and written documentation of results.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Dokumentation 15–40 Seiten5 ECTSRequired elective
- Research Project BSummary by OWWZ: A supervised polymer-science research project covers literature review, method selection, practical investigation, critical analysis, presentation and written documentation of results.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Dokumentation 20–60 Seiten10 ECTSRequired elective
- Research Project CSummary by OWWZ: A supervised polymer-science research project covers literature review, method selection, practical investigation, critical analysis, presentation and written documentation of results.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Dokumentation 25–80 Seiten15 ECTSRequired elective
Topic profile
ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective
- Polymer chemistry42 ECTS: 27 required, 15 elective
- Microsystems and nanotechnology8 ECTS: 8 required
- Analytical chemistry7 ECTS: 7 required
- Thermodynamics6 ECTS: 6 required
- Plastics engineering5 ECTS: 5 required
- Materials engineering5 ECTS: 5 required
- Theoretical physics3 ECTS: 3 required
- Statistics2 ECTS: 2 required
Curriculum sources
- Studien- und Prüfungsordnung – Polymer ScienceExamination regulations · Version 23. August / 11. September 2024 · checked 15 October 2026
- Studien- und Prüfungsordnung – Polymer Science (Ordnung 2013)Examination regulations · Version 7. Juni 2013; FU-Mitteilungen 41/2014 vom 31. Oktober 2014 · checked 17 October 2026
10 modules in the curriculum.
Key facts
Collected automatically from the institution’s website; the institution’s own page is authoritative.
- Degree
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Standard duration
- 4 semesters (2 years)
- ECTS credits
- 120 ECTS
- Start of studies
- Winter semester and Summer semester
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Location
- Berlin, Potsdam
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Semester contribution
- €376.80 per semesterfor all students at the university
Information from polymerscience.physik.hu-berlin.de, fu-berlin.de · checked on 17 October 2026
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Application, deadlines and costs
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Application deadlines
- Summer semester · Alle Bewerber:innenevery year until 31. OktoberSource: polymerscience.physik.hu-berlin.de
- Winter semester · Alle Bewerber:innenevery year until 30. AprilSource: polymerscience.physik.hu-berlin.de
- Semester contributionBerlHG § 2 Abs. 7: Verwaltungsgebühr bei Immatrikulation/RückmeldungDetails at the universityState · Conditions per source: campusnet.charite.de · checked 13 October 2026
- Semester contributionSozialbeitrag zum Studierendenwerk Berlin
- Applications open
- Sommersemester 2025
- Semester contributionSemesterbeitrag Wintersemester 2026/27
- Applies to
- WiSe 2026/27
- How to applyBewerbung mit ausländischen Bildungsnachweisen
- Apply via
- directly at the university
- LanguageDeutschkenntnisse für Bewerbung und Immatrikulation
- Language
- German
Language requirements
- English: Ausreichende EnglischkenntnisseAccepted: TOEFL PBT mindestens 510, TOEFL CBT mindestens 225, TOEFL iBT mindestens 90, IELTS mindestens 6,5, Mindestens gleichwertige Kenntnisse
Researched: 17 October 2026. Deadlines and fees change; the university is authoritative.
Fits these goals
OWWZ guidance based on module topics in the module handbook.
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