Refinement of Polymer and Composite Products
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    Refinement of Polymer and Composite Products

    Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences
    Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences
    Germany
    Germany, Munich
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    Duration1.5 year(s)
    Next IntakeJanuary 10, 2021

    Refinement of Polymer and Composite Products

    About

    This Master's programme is entirely in English. All lectures (except for one elective module) will be held in English. The study can be aligned with one's own needs and preferences by choosing between two directions of specialisation: Engineering Research In the "Engineering" direction, six elective modules besides six obligatory modules have to be chosen. In the "Research" direction, a research thesis has to be conducted in which a research topic has to be developed. The funded research has to be performed and published. In addition, two elective modules besides six compulsory modules have to be chosen. The entire programme consists of four different module groups: General Principles – Engineering & Research Engineering specialisation Research specialisation Master's Thesis The first three module groups consist of lectures and carry 30 credit points each. One specialisation has to be chosen. The module group "Master's Thesis" (duration: six months) includes the Master's thesis itself and a colloquium on the content of the thesis. In total, 90 credit points are to be earned. Added to the 210 credit points attained from a seven-semester Bachelor degree programme, 300 points can be achieved in total, which, in turn, qualifies a Master's programme graduate for PhD programmes. The obligatory modules with 5 ECTS of the module group "General Principles" are as follows: Advanced Mathematics for Engineers, Research Management Skills and Processes (Research Management, Management Skills and Processes), Advanced Materials Science (Composites, Smart- and Nanomaterials), Advanced Mechanics (Strength of Materials, Dynamics), Coating Technology and Functional Surfaces, and Material and Surface Characterisation of Polymers and Composites (Lecture and Lab). The elective modules with 5 ECTS of both specialisation directions are as follows: Refinement of Polymer Compounds and Textiles (Lecture and Lab), Colorimetry, Varnishing and Product Cleaning Technology, Customer Oriented Polymer Refinement, Fracture Mechanics and Tribology, Refinement of Additively Manufactured Products (Lecture and Lab), Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Bewerbungstraining und Präsentationstechniken (in German), Corporate Social Responsibility, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, and one project work per semester. The research specialisation involves a research thesis with 20 ECTS.Â

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants are advised to hold a Bachelor's degree (210 ECTS) with an overall grade/mark well above average (such as "with distinction", "first class", "excellent", "very good" or "good" depending on the grading scale) in mechanical, polymer or textile engineering chemistry or physics or an equivalent qualification. As grading percentages differ substantially between the various countries and universities, we cannot quote a minimum required value. All applications are evaluated individually and carefully. Missing credit points can be obtained by recognition of additional Master's modules (e.g., second specialisation direction), additional study abroad modules, work experience after completion of the Bachelor's degree or by successful completion of additional modules at HS Kaiserslautern - University of Applied Sciences. A non-compulsory work experience will be acknowledged in order to enrol students from outside Germany having less than 210 ECTS to reach 210 ECTS with 2.5 ECTS/month up to 30 ECTS. Admission is limited to a maximum of 30 students per module. Due to varying choices of elective modules, this results in an overall intake of approx. 25 students per year into the programme. Selection is based on four criteria: 1) academic quality, 2) résumé, 3) letter of motivation and 4) linguistic proficiency. Candidates are advised to follow the instructions described in the "Guidelines for Applicants" on our homepage. We intend to inform non-EU applicants as early as possible in order to facilitate visa applications.

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    How to Apply

    Applicants in Germany can apply via the university website: https://icms.hs-kl.de/ Applicants from abroad have to apply via uni-assist: https://www.uni-assist.de

    Refinement of Polymer and Composite Products

    Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences

    Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences

    Germany

    Germany, Munich

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