Computational Scienсеs

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a mathematical-scientific degree program.

Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
Required ECTS credits: 180.

The following achievements must have been made:

1. A minimum of 21 credit hours from mathematics and/or computer science.
2. Knowledge of a higher programming language evidenced by a performance record (e.g. certificate or bachelor thesis).
3. A minimum of 12 credit hours from one of the following subject areas:
   • Computational Astro- and Space Physics: theoretical physics, classical mechanics, electromagnetism (or equivalent).
   • Computational Biology: Biology.
   • Earth System Sciences: earth sciences, meteorology, or physics.
   • Theoretical Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, or
   • Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics: Quantum Physics and Statistical Physics.

If the underlying study program has not yet been completed at the time of application, an application is possible if at least 80 percent of the credit points to be acquired or the achievements recognized as equivalent have already been proven and all examinations will have been taken by September 30 of the same year. In this case, a result calculated and certified by the examination office of the bachelor's degree program on the basis of the examinations taken up to that point shall take the place of the degree . In this case, the further admission requirements must be fulfilled within the framework of the previous performancе.