The Master's degree course in Electrochemistry and Electroplating Technology (Master of Science) at TU Ilmenau is an investment in your professional future.
The "Electrochemistry and Electroplating" Master's degree course, which is unique in Germany, is aimed at students with a Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or technology who wish to work on fundamental and application-oriented issues and challenges in the field of electroplating and surface technology. The four-semester engineering course concludes with the title "Master of Science".
Research + teaching + practice
The Electrochemistry and Electroplating Technology degree program is research-oriented and provides students with the methodological prerequisites to deal with the future-oriented development of new processes that take into account technical, political and economic requirements. This is additionally promoted by early active participation in the university's research projects. In order to ensure that the industrial needs of the electroplating and surface technology sector are taken into account in the best possible way and are directly incorporated into the educational profile, the TU Ilmenau works closely with the Central Association for Surface Technology (ZVO) and numerous commercial enterprises from the electroplating and surface technology sector. An important unique selling point of the Master's degree course is the courses offered by renowned external lecturers. This essential component of the course is initiated by the ZVO, which is also involved in the organization of the practical work (project work and Master's thesis).
Profile with content
The course content of the four semesters is divided into compulsory modules, elective modules, a project with a colloquium and the final Master's thesis.
The compulsory modules aim to provide a holistic view of research-oriented electrochemistry and electroplating technology and teach important scientific and engineering fundamentals. Building on this, students learn about electroplating process and system technology as well as battery and fuel cell technology. The following compulsory modules are offered:
- Chemistry and analytics
- Hydrodynamics and electric field
- Electrochemical phase boundaries
- Surface and electroplating technology
- Electrochemical kinetics
- Applied electroplating technology
- Renewable energies and storage technology
- Batteries and fuel cells
In the elective module Materials, students deepen their knowledge of electrochemical materials science. Interdisciplinary technical and non-technical elective modules also impart important core skills for a successful career and round off the educational profile. The course concludes with a three-week project and a six-month Master's thesis. Practical work in industrial companies is expressly desired and actively encouraged.
Excellent career prospects
Graduates can expect a broad and exciting range of activities in research and innovation-oriented professional fields. The course is designed to meet current and future requirements in basic research, applied research and industry in the field of electrochemistry, electroplating and modern surface technology.
This results in excellent career prospects in almost all branches of industry, such as
- medical technology
- the electronics industry
- telecommunications
- the automotive industry
- the aviation and aerospace industry
- metal processing
- mechanical and plant engineering
and in the fields of the future:
- Sustainable energy supply
- electromobility.
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In practice
The typical workplace of a Master of Science in Electrochemistry and Electroplating could look like the following examples:
Industry:
Surface technology, plant engineering, specialty chemicals
Department:
Research and development, process control
Task:
You will develop and optimize processes and technologies for high-performance and sustainable coating techniques
Industry:
Automotive supplier
Specialist area:
Surface technology
Task:
As a development engineer, you will optimize and test corrosion and wear protection coatings
Industry:
Automotive manufacturer
Department:
Research and development
Task:
You will develop battery technology for electric vehicles
