These are the requirements for the Bachelor Materials Science

For the B.Eng. Materials Science at Wilhelm Bücher University, there are various access options:

Access option No. 1: You have a general university entrance qualification (Abitur), a subject-related university entrance qualification, or a subject-bound university entrance qualification.

Access option No. 2: You have a university admission qualification recognized as equivalent by the Hessian Ministry of Culture (e.g. a master's degree or a qualification as a state-certified technician).

Access option No. 3: Studying as a guest auditor: You start your guest studies at our university without the mentioned three access options and, after 2 performance semesters, take the university entrance examination (HZP). To do this, you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. You have completed a vocational training lasting at least two years in a field related to the desired course of study according to the Vocational Training Act, the Crafts Code, or regulated by federal or state law.
2. You have subsequently worked for at least two years full-time in a field related to the desired course of study.

If you aim for a course of study that is not related to the completed training or professional activity, then the knowledge acquired through training and employment must be expanded or deepened by qualified further education in a field related to the desired course of study with a workload of at least 400 hours.

After successful university entrance examination (HZP), we will change your status from guest auditor to regular student.

These are the study contents and the course structure

Your Bachelor's degree programme in Materials Science at WBH is structured modularly. You study thematically closed subject areas (modules) to which credit points are assigned according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The number of credit points assigned to each module depends on the scope of the module and the associated workload. All the credit points you earn will be credited to you, and you will receive a certificate. This way, your achievements are comparable and recognised - internationally as well.

The course is structured as follows:

• 1st Semester: Mathematics I, Scientific Fundamentals I, Basics of Computer Science, Basics of Business Administration and Legal Foundations, Introduction to Engineering Practice
• 2nd Semester: Mathematics II, Scientific Fundamentals II, Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Technical Mechanics I
• 3rd Semester: Mathematics III, Communication and Management (including Elective Areas I and II), Material Technology, Physical Chemistry, Technical Mechanics II
• 4th Semester: Environmental Law for Engineers, Chemical Reactions and Materials, Polymer Chemistry, Technical Thermodynamics, Production Technology with Laboratory
• 5th Semester: Plastic Analysis, Technical Chemistry, Introduction to Crystallography, Material Testing with Laboratory
• 6th Semester: Introduction to the Finite Element Method, Glass and Ceramics, Computational Chemistry, Materials for Renewable Energy
• 7th Semester: Engineering Project, Elective Area III, Bachelor Thesis and Colloquium

You can choose the Elective Module I from these topics: English, Intercultural Competence.

You can choose the Elective Module II from these topics: Quality Management, Maintenance Management, Investment and Financing.

You can choose the Elective Module III from these topics: Biopolymers, Nanotechnology, Plastic Processing I, Plastic Recycling, Application of the Finite Element Method, Computational Materials Science with Laboratory, Lightweight Construction Materials, Manufacturing Processes in Lightweight Construction.

This is how long the Bachelor's degree programme at Wilhelm Büchner University lasts

The distance learning programme in Materials Science lasts a total of 7 academic semesters, which corresponds to a standard period of study of 3.5 years or 42 months. You can extend the supervision period free of charge by 21 months.

These services of Wilhelm Büchner University contribute to your degree within the standard period of study:

• Start of studies at any time
• Individual learning pace
• No forced breaks due to semester breaks
• Study plan and content tailored to distance learning
• Motivated and highly qualified lecturers
• Comprehensive, personal support and service concept

In addition, these personal factors have a positive influence on the study time:

• School and academic background
• Your willingness and ability to learn
• The relevance of your professional education or activity to the content of the course
• Professional and personal circumstances