MSc Advanced Materials and Processes (MAP) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

About

Programme Advanced Materials and Processes (MAP) is a combination of Materials Science and Engineering with Chemical and Biological Engineering. These disciplines play a key role in the development of novel technologies â€“ without new materials, a great range of key inventions from digital computers or jet engines to customised medical implants would not have been possible. Novel materials with new functionalities or improved properties, however, require specifically designed, economically and environmentally sustainable production processes â€“ which might themselves depend on the development of new catalyst materials. This intimate connection between processes and materials is of key importance for advances and innovations in virtually any field of technology. Chemical and Biological Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering are thus highly intertwined fields, which are, however, traditionally treated as separate subjects. MAP is an English-taught, interdisciplinary Masterâ€™s programme and provides a unique curriculum for the next generation of engineers. Students follow an individually tailored curriculum to learn the fundamentals of Chemical and Biological Engineering and/or Materials Science and Engineering in small groups. Four focal subjects allow the students to further deepen their knowledge in key technological areas: Advanced Processes Biomaterials and Bioprocessing Computational Materials Science and Process Simulation Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology MAP is a highly-selective, accredited, two-year Masterâ€™s programme and part of the Elite Network of Bavaria (ENB). It is characterised by a very low student-to-faculty ratio, early involvement in cutting-edge research through mini-projects and literature reviews, special events such as summer schools and workshops (as well as events organised by the ENB), the availability of educational grants, and personal support from the MAP team. Furthermore, students can gain additional qualifications for an academic career or for a career in industry through specialised modules with extra credits. A high percentage of MAP graduates continue to pursue a PhD, but MAP graduates are also highly sought after by industry, with typical destinations including the automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, food technology, health and safety, and pharmaceutical sectors. Scientific Environment MAP is embedded in the Faculty of Engineering of the FAU and is greatly enriched by the direct involvement of the partner universities of Bayreuth and WÃ¼rzburg. Local research centres such as the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology (IISB), the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, the Helmholtz Institute for Renewable Energy Production (HI-ERN), the Institute of Advanced Materials and Processes (ZMP), the Neue Materialien FÃ¼rth GmbH (NMF), the Erlangen Catalysis Resource Center (ECRC), and Energy Campus NÃ¼rnberg complement the unique research environment in materials and processes.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Application and admission An excellent Bachelor's degree in a MAP-related subject is required. Applicants should show performance orientation and a specific motivation for the interdisciplinary programme. English proficiency demonstrated through a high TOEFL (or equivalent) score Detailed information about the application procedure can be found on the MAP website. Prerequisites and programme structure: expected Bachelor's majors: materials science and engineering, chemical and biological engineering, life science engineering, nanotechnology, polymer engineering, chemistry, physics, or related subjects degree of graduation: Bachelor of Science (BSc) / Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) / Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or equivalent