Master of Science in Computational Sciences

Freie Universität Berlin

Germany, Berlin Steglitz

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Freie Universität Berlin

Germany , Berlin Steglitz

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Berlin

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2021

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake October-2021

Master of Science in Computational Sciences

About

The programme will teach how to apply precise mathematical and computer-based methods and to develop software for solving current scientific problems. The instructors in the programme are from the disciplines of chemistry, physics, geosciences, mathematics, and computer science. The four-semester Master's programme combines theoretical and application-oriented contents. It is divided into the following four components: Synchronisation: learning fundamental methods of computational sciences and establishing an interdisciplinary profile from courses that have not been addressed in the students' Bachelor's degree programmes Scientific computing: setting a priority in numerics, statistics, or computer science Specialisation: focus on one of the three scientific fields: molecular sciences, Earth sciences, or atmospheric sciences Master's thesis: writing up a research project in the field chosen for specialisation The Master's programme covers fundamental and advanced terminology, structures, methods, and processes in a wide range of structured and applied areas of scientific knowledge combined with supplementary courses. It ensures that students have the opportunity to specialise in current research. It also promotes the development of independent scientific thinking with a particular focus on the use of computers to expand knowledge. Students gain and deepen their competence in combined mathematical, computer-related and applied scientific expertise. They also systematically develop their interdisciplinary skills and key qualifications. By preparing lectures and reports, students learn to present their expertise and qualifications orally or in writing in a form suitable to their audience. They learn to deal with gender and diversity issues in practicals and practice groups as well as through supervising tutorials. For example, the students learn to take cultural differences into account when working in the participating departments' research groups, which are usually international in composition.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The admissions requirement for the Master's programme is a first university degree in one of the following programmes or the equivalent degree from a German institution of higher education or an institution outside Germany: Bachelor's programme chemistry including at least 10 credit points (CP) in mathematics and at least 8 CP in physics Bachelor's programme in physics Bachelor's programme in geological sciences Bachelor's programme in meteorology including at least 10 CP in mathematics Bachelor's programme in geographical sciences including at least 10 CP in mathematics Bachelor's programme in mathematics including at least 20 CP in computer science, chemistry, and/or physics Bachelor's programme in computer science including at least 20 CP in mathematics, chemistry, and/or physics Bachelor's programme in engineering sciences including at least 20 CP in mathematics, chemistry, and/or physics