- Degree
- Master of Science in Molecular Sciences – Spectroscopy and Simulation
- Course location
- Bochum
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- Courses are held in English (100%). An optional preparatory course is offered for non-native speakers. Participants are encouraged to take free German classes (https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/) at the university language centre.
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Application deadline
- 15 June for the following winter semester which starts 1 October
This is a faculty admissions process. Please find the application document and FAQs on our website rub.de/imos (http://rub.de/imos). International applicants are encouraged to apply early, from December through 15 June.
The deadline is 15 May for Track II iGSS stipend applicants (https://www.solvation.de/career/graduate-school) with a top-tier (1.5) grade point average. Please note that when selecting the iMOS preparatory programme, an admission to the iMOS MSc programme is required for the Track II application.
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- Yes
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The iMOS programme is a research-oriented, interdisciplinary Master of Science course in the fields of molecular and physical chemistry, biochemistry, and physics run by the Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry at RUB.
Why iMOS?
• Learn a unique combination of theoretical and practical spectroscopy and molecular simulation techniques
• Research-oriented study course within a national cluster of excellence (https://www.solvation.de/research/) for solvation science
• Small groups of students (20 max.)
• Integrated research practical in one of our multicultural, interdisciplinary groups (https://chemie.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/studium/master/imos/imos-home-research-groups.html)
• Two-to-three-month course at international top institute
• Early hands-on experience in high-profile research
• Qualify for your funded doctoral thesis in Germany
• Fast-track option for outstanding students with a Bachelor's degree: choose iMOS as your preparatory study year and co-enrol in the iGSS (https://www.solvation.de/career/graduate-school/training-schedule/) or GSCB (https://chemie.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/studium/promotion/graduate-school/admission.html) PhD programme.
What skills should you have?
This highly competitive programme relies on your skills in quantum mechanics, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Basic knowledge about concepts of classical mechanics and thermodynamics / statistical mechanics is mandatory. You can already solve problems involving Schrödinger's equation, partial differentiation, and how spectroscopic observables relate to structural and dynamic information of molecular systems, etc.
Many candidates have completed a programme in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biophysics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or Applied Mathematics in addition to the prerequisite ECTS credit points in mathematics and chemistry.
We offer:
• Comprehensive international student services (https://international.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en) before, during, and after the programme
• Many other student benefits and services (https://asta-bochum.de/)
• German (https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/index.html.de) and English language courses
• Integrated three-month international course
• The possibility to start a PhD programme (https://www.solvation.de/career/graduate-school/) after completing the Master's degree here or elsewhere
• An active research environment with internationally renowned scientists (https://www.solvation.de/about/scientists)