Bachelor Applied Materials Sciences

Laborpraktika hier mit mikroskopischen Untersuchungen sind fester Bestandtteil des Bachelor- wie Masterstudiums rund um das Thema Materialwissenschaften

Innovation in modern materials

New: Full-time and part-time as a 4-day week

Have you ever wondered what modern materials are made of and how their properties can be specifically improved?
How can steel be made even stronger or iron even more resistant?
And what technologies are behind the production of these materials, which are used in vehicles, rail transport and the energy industry?

Then the bachelor's degree programme in Applied Materials Science is just right for you! Study at THGA Bochum, because we train you for practical work!

Note: The programme has been further developed and is currently undergoing accreditation. The final decision of the Accreditation Council on the further developments is still pending. Changes are therefore subject to change.

We do not have a minimum grade requirement for bachelor's programmes, nor do we charge tuition fees. We only charge a semester fee, which includes the Deutschland-Ticket for public transport.

You can find all the information you need about enrolment and deadlines here.

Material mit dem Mikroskop untersuchen, das ist Teil von Werkstoff- und Materialwissenschaften.

Further develop materials

Materials scientists develop materials with special properties. These include improved durability, higher strength and lower weight. Their tasks also include the selection of suitable materials for construction and production. They assess cases of technical damage and make important decisions.

Eine Professorin untersucht mit dem Mikroskop Materialien. Im Hintergrund steht ein Wissenschaftler, der einen materialwissenschaftliche Auswertung betrachtet.

Shape energy, climate and environmental protection

Our degree programme combines engineering with chemistry, physics and other forward-looking subjects. This gives you an interdisciplinary education. With a future-oriented focus on materials science, processing and application, materials such as metals are at the heart of what we do. You will gain insights into blue engineering and working with AI. With your knowledge, you can help shape the fields of energy, climate and environmental protection, and mobility.

Study full-time, part-time or work&study - the choice is yours

You can study with us full-time or part-time while working. We also offer work&study in conjunction with a company. You can complete your bachelor's degree in applied materials science in six semesters full-time or nine semesters part-time. You then study in the afternoons, evenings or Saturdays. With Work&Study, you study for eight semesters and work in a company.

Even better: We guarantee you a 4-day work week, whether you work full-time or part-time. This provides the ideal conditions to balance your job, family, and career development.

We do not charge tuition fees. There is only a semester fee, which includes the NRW-Ticket for public transports.

You can find all information about the enrolment and dates here.

Praxiswissen zählt und ist wichtig im Maschinenbaustudium. Labor für Antriebs- und Fördertechnik.

Studying with industry experience Study programme with pre-study internship

To get your studies off to a good start, it is advisable to complete an industrial internship lasting at least six weeks. This experience will give you a better understanding of the technical aspects of your studies. We also accept some relevant vocational training programmes as pre-study internships. Everything you need to know about pre-study internships can be found at this link.

Information about the pre-stud

Studieren in kleinen Lerngruppen und einem Einstiegsmodul in Ingenieurwissenschaften.

Introductory module in engineering sciences

Arrive and get started: With our own introductory module for engineering sciences, we offer you guidance in your studies and in the engineering disciplines. For practical relevance and hands-on experience, you will be working in our laboratories and on our projects – gaining sound basic knowledge and initial practical experience. We have developed our curriculum in collaboration with companies such as ThyssenKrupp Steel and Deutsche Edelstahlwerke. This gives you the best opportunities for an exciting career!

Career prospectsMany opportunities

As an engineer in applied materials science, you have a varied and exciting field of activity open to you: This includes the development of new materials as well as the selection and processing of materials in design, production or plant operation. After graduating, you can expect excellent career prospects in almost all industrial sectors, as well as in testing organisations and the public sector. Here are a few examples:

Laborleiter untersucht am Mikroskop Material

In the field of laboratory analysis, you and your team will analyse samples and objects using state-of-the-art methods. Your tasks include taking and preparing samples as well as analysing and documenting the test results. You will organise your team and the tasks to be completed.

Eine Frau, in Schutzkleidung, die in einer Produktionshalle steht und die Fertigung überwacht.

In production planning and control, you will organise and monitor production or work processes. Your tasks include preparing work steps, managing the deployment of personnel and resources and ensuring compliance with specifications and deadlines. You are responsible for organising the efficient use of materials and production processes!

Bachelor in Materialwissenschaften sind häufig Begutachter:innen von Werkstoffen oder Schadensfällen.

In the field of appraisal and expert activities, you will analyse the value of objects, examine cases of damage and draw up expert reports on materials, among other things. Your tasks also include checking compliance with standards and advising customers. Your expertise provides clarity and certainty!

Additional qualification

If you want to set yourself apart from others right at the start of your career, our programmes are just right for you. They offer you the chance to get off to an excellent start in your job by gaining additional certificates during your studies.

Here you will learn the basics of training to become a welding engineer or welding technician. You will get to know various welding techniques, learn about the behaviour of materials during welding and deal with strength theory, weld seam calculations and the design of welded joints. You will successfully take the Welding Technology I exam at the THGA and then sit a written exam at the SLV Duisburg (costs approx. 160 euros). Further information is available from our student counselling service.

In cooperation with SLV Duisburg, we offer discounted participation:
Non-destructive material testing (NDT) provides important information about the quality of components or structures. Visual inspection is one of the most important non-destructive testing methods and is required, for example, by the EN 1090 standards series for all welded joints.

Other testing methods—such as dye penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, or ultrasonic testing—are well-established procedures used in many industrial sectors, including plant engineering, mechanical engineering, steel construction, power plant construction, and vehicle manufacturing.

Participation in the course is offered at a 50% discount.
After successfully completing the course, you will have the opportunity to take the exam for an internationally recognized, DAkkS-accredited certificate at TÜV Nord.

Work&study programme

Gaining work experience and studying at the same time is no problem for us. Work experience and study go hand in hand. Here you have the opportunity to earn money during your studies and actively work on your career at the same time. Our work-study programme offers an optimal combination of engineering studies and practical work experience.

Add a Master`s degreeStraight away

Building on your Bachelor's degree, you can study the Material Engineering and Conservation Science oder Mechanical Engineering Master's programme, which is unique in Germany and Europe. We look forward to meeting you!