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Master-Info Master’s Studies at the University of Bremen 2021 / 22
Contents
06 Bremen and the University 34 Human & Health Sciences
07 Bremen – an Attractive and Accessible City 34 Berufspädagogik Pflegewissenschaft
08 Profile of the University of Bremen – Highlights 35 Community Health Care and Nursing:
10 Get to Know the Campus and Tips about Living in Bremen Versorgungsforschung und Versorgungsplanung
10 Academic Year, Semester Ticket, Costs 35 Epidemiologie
11 Special Offers for International Students 36 Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie (New as of WS 22 / 23)
12 Job, Family, and Master – How Flexible is the Study Program? 36 Psychologie
37 Public Health – Gesundheitsförderung und Prävention
14 Make a Decision – Criteria for Choosing a Master’s Degree 37 Public Health – Gesundheitsversorgung, -ökonomie und -management
16 Short Description of the Master’s Programs 38 Language & Literature
16 Nature & Environment 38 English-Speaking Cultures: Language, Text, Media
16 Applied Geosciences 39 Germanistik
17 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 39 Language Sciences
17 Chemie 40 Romanistik International
18 Ecology 41 Transnationale Literaturwissenschaft: Literatur, Theater, Film
18 Environmental Physics
19 Marine Biology 44 Culture, Media, Art & Music
19 Marine Geosciences 44 Digital Media and Society
20 Marine Microbiology 44 Digitale Medien
20 Materials Chemistry and Mineralogy 44 Kunstwissenschaft und Filmwissenschaft
21 Neurosciences 45 Medienkultur und Globalisierung
21 Physical Geography: Environmental History 45 Transkulturelle Studien
21 Physik
46 Society & Education
24 Mathematics, Engineering & Production 47 Angewandte Philosophie
24 Communication and Information Technology 47 Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaften
25 Control, Microsystems, Microelectronics 48 Geschichte
25 Digitale Medien 48 International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory
25 Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik 49 Komplexes Entscheiden – Professional Public Decision Making
26 Informatik 49 Politikwissenschaft
26 Mathematik 50 Sozialpolitik
27 Medical Biometry / Biostatistics 50 Soziologie und Sozialforschung
27 Produktionstechnik I oder II 51 Stadt- und Regionalentwicklung
27 Prozessorientierte Materialforschung
28 Space Engineering I or II 52 How Do I Apply?
28 Space Sciences and Technologies – Sensing, Processing, Communication 52 Application, Documents, and Deadlines
28 Systems Engineering I oder II 54 Requirements and Tips
29 Technomathematik 56 Language Certificates for the Master’s Program
29 Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik 58 Allocation of Study Places – Admission Restrictions, Letter of Motivation, Tests
29 Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Produktionstechnik
60 Overview of Master’s Programs –
32 Economics & Law Deadlines, Admission Restrictions, Language Requirements
32 Betriebswirtschaftslehre
32 Transnational Law (Hanse Law School) 62 Map of University Campus and Imprint
33 Wirtschaftspsychologie
3
Bremen and
the University
Thank you for your Bremen – an Attractive
and Accessible City
interest in studying
Bremen has about 550,000 inhabitants, making
your master at the it a manageable city in which newcomers
quickly feel at home. The huge Bürgerpark, the
University of Bremen! river Weser, the extensive cultural offerings
We have compiled
in all parts of the city and a lively pub and music
scene are just a few good reasons for living
all the important here. Bremen’s neighborhoods are colorful and
diverse: urban in the Ostertor, maritime on
information about the the Weser, trendy in the Neustadt or close to
the University in Horn-Lehe – there is a place for
master’s programs at everyone.
our University. The distances in Bremen are short: by bicycle
you can get to (almost) anywhere in Bremen
quickly and as a student you can also travel flexi
A warm bly by bus and tram with the semester ticket.
www.bremen.eu
welcome!
6 Bremen and the University 7
Profile of the High profile areas and Practice-Oriented Language courses in Numerous sports and
research institutes Studies cooperation with four leisure opportunities
University Six interdisciplinary scientific Teaching and research at the cultural institutes The “Hochschulsport e. V.” (As-
of Bremen – areas largely define the re-
search profile of the University
University of Bremen integrates
practical experience and career
The academic language center
cooperates with the Bremen-
sociation for University Sports)
offers over 500 inexpensive
Highlights of Bremen. orientation. The Career Center, based cultural institutes Institut sports courses every semester.
– M arine, Polar and Climate the International Office and the français, Instituto Cervantes, The offer ranges from classics
Research internship officers of the facul- Konfuzius-Institut, and Goethe- such as soccer, climbing or yoga
– S ocial Change, Social Policy ties will support you in your job Institut. Internationally recog- to exceptional sports such as
… and afterwards:
Uni Bremen: a young and the State and career planning, the planning nized language certificates for hula hoop, Parkour, Disco Fox or
always well adviced
reform University – M aterials Sciences and of individual qualifications and French, Spanish, Chinese, and Quidditch. Sports halls, outdoor
During the studies the Central
The University of Bremen, foun- Technologies further training. German can be obtained locally. sports, and swimming facilities
Student Advisory Service (ZSB)
ded in 1971, is a young University. – M inds, Media, Machines www.uni-bremen.de/ Many other languages can be are located directly on the uni-
and the academic advising of the
The core elements from the – Logistics en/practice-oriented-studies learned and deepened in langua- versity campus. The university
faculties help with questions to
early days are still valid today –H ealth Sciences ––––– ge courses and free tutorials for lake with beaches, sunbathing
the study process and to exami-
and have made the extraordi- self-study. lawns, barbecue areas, and a
nations. Contact details can be
nary research successes of the The marine sciences are particu- Gain international www.sprachenzentrum- kiosk is in the direct vicinity of
found under:
University of Bremen possible in larly noticeable with their cluster experience bremen.de the campus.
www.uni-bremen.de/en/zsb
the first place: Interdisciplinarity, of excellence, which has been People from more than 100 –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/
www.uni-bremen.de/
research-b ased learning in pro- continuously funded since 2006. nations study at the University of en/university/campus/sports
study-centers
jects, practical orientation, and Bremen. Guest lecturers from all Wide range of consulting ––––––
responsibility towards society. The University cooperates with over the world enrich the range and support services
The “Studierwerkstatt” offers
Over time, these founding goals the non-university research in- of courses on offer. Students at The University of Bremen of- Theater, concerts,
courses on study techniques and
of the University of Bremen have stitutes on site – 11 of which are the University of Bremen can fers advice and support for all campus cinema
methods for scientific working
been supplemented by gender jointly funded by the Federal gain international experience du- phases of study. An overview of With the culture semester ticket,
as well as targeted exam prepa-
equality, ecological responsibili- Government and the Federal ring their studies abroad, during all academic advising services students can attend perfor-
ration and writing workshops for
ty, and the internationalization States – and has been part of an internship abroad or through at the University of Bremen is mances at Theater Bremen for
assignments and master’s theses.
of teaching and research. the U Bremen Research Alliance foreign language courses. published at free. In the theater hall below
www.uni-bremen.de/
since 2016. More than 50 co- www.uni-bremen.de/ www.uni-bremen.de/ the cafeteria, free lunchtime
en/studierwerkstatt
With around 20,000 students, operative professorships testify en/international-studies consultation concerts are offered weekly
the University of Bremen is a to this close cooperation. –––––– In the brochure “Neuland Uni- during the lecture period. Film
Students with children will find a
m edium-sized German Uni- www.uni-bremen.de/ versität – Informationen zum classics are shown in a campus
lot of helpful information in the
versity. It offers a wide range of en/high-profile-areas Studying in a Studienbeginn” (only available cinema every semester.
university’s family portal. A Fami-
subjects: around 100 master’s European network in German) you will find all the www.uni-bremen.de/en/
ly Care Office will help with any
programs and a variety of As part of the European Uni- contact details: university/campus/culture
questions you may have.
bachelor’s programs as well as versity network YUFE – Young www.uni-bremen.de/ ––––––
www.uni-bremen.de/familie/
the state exam ination in law. Universities for the Future neuland-broschuere
internationals/students
www.uni-bremen.de/ of Europe – the University of ––––––
en/university/profile B remen is developing a new
Students with disabilities or
model of European higher Support at the start
chronic illnesses can find speci-
e ducation together with nine of the studies …
fic advice at the Office for Stu-
other universities. Freshmen are introduced to
dents with Disabilities or Chronic
YUFE offers students the oppor- their studies during the orientati-
Diseases (KIS)
tunity to study at one or more on week. All introductory events
www.uni-bremen.de/kis
YUFE partner universities. and many tips on how to start
www.uni-bremen.de/en/yufe or studying are published in the
The Psychological Counselling
www.yufe.eu Uni-Start portal. Offered are tips
Centre of the Studierendenwerk
on the study plan and numerous
actively helps with personal and
guided tours and rallies to get to
study-related problems.
know fellow students, the cam-
www.stw-bremen.de/
pus and the city.
en/psychological-counselling
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8 Bremen and the University 9
Get to Know the Academic Year, Special
Campus and Semester Ticket, Offers for
Tips about Living Costs International
in Bremen Students
Get to know the campus with Academic year International International Office Cost of living, financing,
the Studienlots*innen (Study Guides) Winter semester 2021 / 2022 The International Office is the working while studying
If you are new to Bremen and would like to Lecture period: 18. 10. 2021 – 4. 2. 2022 students first point of contact for foreign Information about living costs,
get to know Bremen as a place to study, you
can use the Studienlots*innen program.
Holidays: 23. 12. 2021 – 5. 01. 2022
find a broad students who wish to study
at the University of Bremen.
financing, financial aid and
scholarships can be found on
Study Guides are students who show typical Summer semester 2022 network of www.uni-bremen.de/ the following website:
places on our campus and give a student Lecture period: 19. 4. 2022 – 22. 7. 2022 international-office www.uni-bremen.de/
impression of the university. Joint visits to –––––– support –––––– en/livingcosts
lectures are possible from April to early July
and from October to January. Course Catalog services at kompass You can find information about
www.uni-bremen.de/study-guides
––––––
www.uni-bremen.de/en/course-catalog
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the University Within in the kompass-program
i nternational study groups
the regulations for working du-
ring your studies here:
of Bremen. and communities offer regular www.uni-bremen.de/en/
Living in Bremen and Semester fee and semester ticket events, for example cooking, jobs-for-international-students
welcome payment of 150 Euro The semester fee for the winter semester 20 / 21 World Café, excursions or city ––––––
The Studierendenwerk Bremen and priva- was 386.39 Euro. This includes a semester ticket tours with (inter)cultural focus.
te p
roviders offer single apartments and for public rail and bus transportation in Bremen www.uni-bremen.de/en/kompass Practical phases and
shared rooms on campus, in the immediate and Lower Saxony. –––––– starting a career
vicinity of the university and in other parts The Career Center supports
of Bremen. T he rent level within Bremen Information on the current semester fee Study Buddy international students and
varies from district to district, but is com- can be found at Through the Study-Buddy graduates during the practical
paratively low for a large city. In general, www.uni-bremen.de/semester-contribution program, international students phases of their studies and their
the apartments and rooms offered by the can easily make contact with start in their careers. This inclu-
Studierendenwerk are the cheapest. Information about the validity of the German students. Interests and des information, workshops and
www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/ semester ticket: study subjects are taken into advisory services.
all-about-studying/living-in-bremen www.uni-bremen.de/semesterticket account when placing Study- www.uni-bremen.de/
–––––– Buddy partners. en/career-center/counselling
Residence registration is conveniently www.uni-bremen.de/study-buddy ––––––
done at the “Bürgeramt” on campus, the Deutschlandstipendium at ––––––
bremen_service universität bsu. All students the University of Bremen Helpful Links
who register their primary residence in The Deutschlandstipendium (scholarship) of Learning German Entry Page for an overview:
the state Bremen can apply for a welcome 300 euros per month can help you finance your The “Sprachenzentrum der www.uni-bremen.de/
payment of 150 euros. studies. Support is provided for committed and Hochschulen des Landes offers-international-students
www.uni-bremen.de/en/bsu capable students of the University of Bremen. Bremen SZHB” (Language
–––––– The scholarship is awarded on the basis of aca- C enter) offers German courses Visa, health insurance and
demic achievement, social commitment and for students in cooperation formalities:
personal situation (e. g. raising children or caring with the Goethe-Institut. www.uni-bremen.de/
for relatives). Freshmen in the master’s program www.sprachenzentrum- studentstatus
can apply online at: bremen.de/100.0.html
www.uni-bremen.de/en/deutschlandstipendiat
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Advice on financing your studies
The social counselling services of the Studieren-
denwerk and AStA provide advice on financing
your studies.
www.uni-bremen.de/student-finances
10 Bremen and the University 11
Job, Family, The University of Bremen offers Examinations Studying with a full-time-job
Students choose individually If you want to study alongside
and Master – all programs as full-time studies. when to register for an exam. a full-time job or are looking for
How Flexible In contrast to formal part-time A failed exam must be passed
within four subsequent semes-
individual courses for your own
private or professional develop-
Is the Study studies, the conditions for financing ters. Each exam is offered every ment, you will find extensive
semester. This enables students offers at the Akademie für Wei-
Program? studies are thereby secured to plan their exams for each terbildung.
semester and to attend specific www.uni-bremen.de/
(BAföG, scholarships, etc.). There courses again, if they have not en/weiterbildung
are, however, many possibilities passed them.
www.uni-bremen.de/
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to arrange your studies at the en/pruefungen Studying with family
–––––– responsibilities
University of Bremen in a flexible The numerous support, counsel-
Semester leave of absence ling and networking offers as well
time frame. A semester leave of absence as contact persons for childcare,
interrupts studies, i.e. the finan- the AG Familienfreundliches Stu-
www.uni-bremen.de/flexibles-studium
cing of studies is interrupted and dium (committee family-friendly
the entitlement to take exami- studies) and all information are
nations (except in the case of summarized in the university’s
Degree Curriculum Digital learning leave of absence due to mater- family portal.
The curriculum in the examination Not only due to to Corona, a nity or parental leave) expires for www.uni-bremen.de/familie/
regulations is a sample curriculum growing number of lecturers are this period. Leave of absence is internationals/students
and not a regulation. Students integrating web-based self- therefore not suitable for flexible ––––––
can change the sequence of learning scenarios into their tea- studying, only for actual breaks
modules. The Academic Advisory ching (blended learning) in order from studying. Leave of absence Study with disabilities
Offices will advise students on to create more time flexibility for the 1st semester is usually Students with disabilities or
suitable alternatives to the sam- combined with personal interac- not possible. chronic illnesses have the op-
ple curriculum. tion. Learning materials are pro- –––––– portunity to apply for compen-
www.uni-bremen.de/ vided on the learning platform of sation for disadvantages. The
study-centers the University of Bremen Stud.IP. Working alongside your studies KIS (Office for Students with
–––––– Lecture recordings, e-general Many students have to work Disabilities or Chronic Diseases)
studies and learning videos are alongside their studies. At the provides more detailed informa-
Compulsory attendance? available at ml.zmml.uni-bremen.de University of Bremen there are tion. The student initiative KIVI
The interaction between tea- many jobs for student assistants. (Kritische Initiative für Vielfalt
chers and students is important Learning platform Stud.IP: For jobs at the University, the und Inklusion) provides support
to us. That is why a large part of www.elearning.uni-bremen.de ways are short and the content is with tips and experiences.
our courses are classroom-based. –––––– often related to the studies. Wor- www.uni-bremen.de/
In laboratories and other practical king hours can be arranged and en/impairment
teaching formats, for example, can therefore be well combined
it is not possible to acquire skills with the studies. Vacancies can
outside of the classroom. If there be found on the notice board un-
are problems with course atten- der Stud.IP, at the Career Center
dance, it is recommended that and under Job Vacancies on the
you talk to the lecturer and look University homepage. Advice on
for solutions together. financing during your studies is
–––––– offered by the social counselling
service of the Studierendenwerk.
www.uni-bremen.de/
en/career-center
www.stw-bremen.de/
en/social-care
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12 Bremen and the University 13
Make a What do I want to achieve
with the master’s degree?
Central Student
Advisory Service
Contents of
master’s programs
The admission regulations s
which bachelor’s d
pecify
egrees qualify
Decision
If you want to become a teacher at Verwaltungsgebäude To decide which master’s pro- for admission or which fields
at schools in Germany or work in VWG, Ground Floor gram best suits your interests, the bachelor’s degree should
research, you know that you won’t Office Hours: it is important to take a closer come from. Other admission
get there without a master’s de- Mon, Tue, Thu 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., look at the curriculum. Even two criteria may include a minimum
gree. In the natural sciences, too, Wed 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. master’s programs with similar number of credit points in a parti
The time of
a master’s degree is the norm. In Phone: +49 421 218 – 61160 names can have very different cular field, a minimum grade in
contrast, in some fields, such as zsb@uni-bremen.de orientations. You can use the the bachelor’s degree, certain
marketing, you have the chance to www.uni-bremen.de/en/zsb study plans to check which mo- language skills, a convincing letter
the bachelor
enter the job market directly after a Please note the references dules you need to take and how of motivation, etc.
bachelor’s degree. If you are aiming to current office hours on many elective options you have.
for management positions and a our website! If you would like to specialize in The admission regulations also
is coming to
higher salary, however, a master’s a particular field and are aiming provide clarity on which selection
degree can also pave the way. So International for a doctorate, it may also be criteria are used to form a ran-
it’s worth researching the require- Would you like to go abroad important for you to know which king if there are more applicants
ments for your dream job in more during your master’s degree? professorships and research than places in admission-restric-
an end and detail.
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The International Office and the
international representatives
of the faculties will be happy
groups exist in the field at the
university.
ted master’s programs.
An overview of the requirements
you are now
Which master’s degree to support you in realizing your Short descriptions of the mas- and selection criteria can be
suits my interests? wish. You do not necessarily ter’s programs can be found found in the chapter “Application
Research-oriented, interdiscipli- have to choose an explicitly in the back of the brochure. and Admission” on page 52ff.
wondering
nary, or broadening the field of international study program. The internet links given there Links to the admission regulations
study? In order to get closer to your will lead you to more detailed can be found on the master por-
desired master’s degree, you can Special double degree programs inform ation. Advice on the tal of the University of Bremen:
if you want
ask yourself what content it would are offered in 6 study programs at subject content is offered by www.uni-bremen.de/en/master
ideally offer. Did you already enjoy a the University of Bremen. Which the Academic A dvisory Of- ––––––
certain subject area in your bachelor’s programs double degrees offer fices, a cademic a dvising of the
to follow up
degree and are now interested in you can find out in the overview faculties, or coordinators of t he Student Office
deepening it? Or are you generally on page 60f. Students spend a respective master’s programs. Verwaltungsgebäude
interested in improving your tech- longer period of time at a foreign VWG, Ground Floor
nical and methodological skills? university and receive two de- Academic Advisory Offices Office Hours:
with a master Or perhaps you are interested in
exploring new topics and taking on
different perspectives after your
grees at the end.
International Office
(Studienzentren)
www.uni-bremen.de/
study-centers
Mon, Tue, Thu 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
Wed 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: +49 421 218 – 61160
and if so,
bachelor’s degree? The answers Verwaltungsgebäude master@uni-bremen.de
to these questions can help you VWG, Ground Floor Academic advising www.uni-bremen.de/en/sfs
narrow down your search and serve Office Hours: The contact details of the aca- Please note the references
which one?
as criteria for your decision. Mon, Tue, Thu 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., demic advisors can be found at to current office hours on
Wed 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the respective master’s pro- our website!
However, this is often not the end www.uni-bremen.de/go-out grams on the website about
of the story, because the master’s Please note the references the study programs offered by
decision depends on many different to current office hours on the University of Bremen.
factors. Your experience at your our website! www.uni-bremen.de/en/dbs
previous university location, your
roots through family and friends, ERASMUS and other Admission regulations
and your financial situation also EU-Programs You can find out whether you
influence your decision. Phone: +49 421 218 – 60362 have the necessary requirements
eu-programme@uni-bremen.de for admission by checking the
If it is not immediately clear to you admission regulations of the
whether it should be master A in Worldwide respective master’s programs.
city B, the Central Student Advisory Phone: +49 421 218 – 60364
www.uni-bremen.de/en/master
Service will be happy to support you ausland@uni-bremen.de
in your orientation and decision- ––––––
making process.
Departmental
Erasmus-Coordinators
www.uni-bremen.de/
erasmuscoordinators
14 Make a Decision 15
Nature & Biochemistry
Environ- and Molecular
Biology (M.Sc.)
ment The English-language master’s program
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ( MSc
BMB) is designed for graduates in Bioche-
mistry, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology,
Pharmacy, Medicine or other related fields.
T he program utilizes resources from the
fields of biochemistry, microbiology, mole
cular biology, plant physiology, and cell
biology. Specialization options include bio-
analytics, biophysics, bioorganic chemistry,
biotechnology, glycobiochemistry, immu-
nology, industrial and applied microbiology,
molecular and environmental microbiology,
molecular plant physiology, neurochemis-
try, and spectroscopy. Close cooperation
Applied with various research institutions, such as
Chemie (M.Sc.)
the Max Planck Institute for Marine Micro-
Geosciences (M.Sc.) biology (MPI), the Fraunhofer Institute Chemistry (M.Sc.)
for Manufacturing Technology and Advan-
The bilingual master’s program in Applied ced Materials (IFAM), Jacobs University, and
The German-language master’s program
Geosciences is suitable for students with the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz
in Chemistry is a consecutive program and
an undergraduate degree in Geosciences. C entre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI)
builds on the content of a full bachelor’s
Its focus of study is on continental geo- in B remerhaven, expands the choices
degree in Chemistry. The program includes
sciences with topics such as hydrogeology, available to students.
training in the fundamental modules Mole-
e ngineering geology, glaciology, geoha- ––––––
cular Synthesis (Inorganic Chemistry (IC),
zards, applied sedimentology, petrology www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb
Organic Chemistry (OC), and Macromole-
or geophysics and renewable energy
cular Chemistry), Solids and Surfaces
sources. In this bilingual program (German
(IC and Physical Chemistry (PC)), and
and English), students choose up to four
Advanced Methods of Analysis (Analytical
specializations from a wide range of core
Chemistry (AnC) and PC). In addition,
subjects. A high level of practical relevance,
there is an integrated practical course
advanced field training and the use of re-
that includes both synthesis and structure
levant specialized software round off the
elucidation (IC, OC, and AnC). There is a
range of competencies. Many cooperating
wide range of electives in IC, OC and PC.
research institutions on site participate
You will be introduced to current research
in the teaching, such as Fraunhofer IWES,
topics in predominantly small learning
ZMT, MARUM, Senckenberg am Meer in
groups with close contact to the lecturers.
W ilhelmshaven, and the Alfred Wegner
Lecturers from the field of applied research
Institute for Polar and Marine Research
(e. g. Fraunhofer IFAM) also participate in
(AWI) in Bremerhaven.
the training, so that you already have the
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o pportunity during your studies to establish
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mag
contacts with professional fields for which
you could work after graduation.
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www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscchemie
16 Nature & Environment 17
Marine
Ecology (M.Sc.) Biology (M.Sc.)
The English-language master’s program is aimed at bachelor’s graduates in Biology, Eco- The English-language master’s program
logy, Environmental Sciences or related disciplines with ecological content. The comple- addresses university graduates in Biology,
xity of t he research field is taken into account by a strong networking of the sub-disci- Ecology, Environmental Science, Oceano-
plines, whereby individual education courses with different focuses are made possible, graphy or comparable fields. The program
such as Marine Ecology, Vegetation Ecology, Behavioral Ecology, Soil Ecology, Population introduces important concepts of marine
Ecology, Ecological Modeling or Environmental Risk Research. The course combines biology and biological oceanography as
state-of-the-art ecological concepts with research design, advanced data analysis, well as the related disciplines of marine
bioinformatics, and field or laboratory-based research projects. There is an opportunity geosciences, physical oceanography, ma-
for a semester abroad in the third semester. Collaborations with institutions in marine rine chemistry and marine geochemistry.
biology, neuroscience, microbiology, and partner universities around the world expand Research interests can be individually dee-
specialization opportunities. pened in research groups of the university
–––––– and cooperating institutions, for example
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscecology in ecological modeling, conservation and
climate change, marine biodiversity, coastal
ecology, marine molecular biology, fisheries
biology, and aquaculture. A concentration
in marine tropical ecology is offered within
the master’s program. The knowledge
Environmental gained is applied practically during field
excursions, e. g. to Helgoland, the Mediter-
Marine
Physics (M.Sc.) ranean Sea or Brittany in France. In tropical Geosciences (M.Sc.)
ecology, the obligatory research project
takes place abroad. Due to the unique con-
The English-language master’s program The English-language international master’s
centration of world-class marine research
requires a university degree in Physics, program provides an understanding of ma-
institutions in the state of Bremen, students
Mathematics, or a comparable field of study. rine geosystems for prospective students
benefit from a state-of-the-art research
It deals with the diverse processes in and with an undergraduate degree in Geoscien-
infrastructure and personal contacts to
between the subsystems atmosphere, ces. All aspects of Marine Geosciences are
leading experts.
hydrosphere (ocean), cryosphere (ice re- covered: marine sedimentology, marine
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gion), solid earth (soil) and climate. Two of raw materials, ocean crust petrology, paleo /
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol
the leading research institutions in this field oceanography, climate modeling, interpre-
in Germany, the Institute of Environmental tation of environmentally relevant proxies,
Physics (IUP) at the University of Bremen biogeochemistry and geobiology, both basic
and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz research and applied technology. Students
Centre for Polar and Marine Research in can develop an individual profile in up to 4 of
Bremerhaven (AWI), jointly undertake the 8 core subjects and supplement their skills
teaching and development of the course. In with field and laboratory training, relevant
the study program, physical, mathematical, software applications. Together with the co-
and chemical relationships are applied to operating research institutes MARUM, Cen-
current problems in the research areas of ter for Marine E
nvironmental Sciences of the
the participating institutes. University of Bremen and the Alfred Wegner
–––––– Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI)
www.pep.uni-bremen.de in Bremerhaven, the program offers insights
into world-class marine research.
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www.uni-bremen.de/en/mmg
18 Nature & Environment 19Marine This English-language, three-semester fast-track master’s pro- Neurosciences (M.Sc.)
gram is designed for graduates inBbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry,
Microbiology Geosciences, Oceanography, Physics, (Bio-) Computer Science This English-language master’s program
(M.Sc.) or comparable fields of study and is accredited with 120 ECTS. It requires a graduate degree in a natural sci-
offers a combined Master / Ph.D. program. After a theoretical and ence, Psychology, Mathematics, or related
practical introduction in the first year, most students transfer to field. The focus is on understanding com-
a Ph.D. program, which leads to a doctorate in three years. Those plex networks of neurons and how these
who wish to earn a master’s degree in addition to a Ph.D. write their give rise to cognition (learning, memory,
master’s thesis in the third semester. Students address questions attention), emotion, and consciousness.
ranging from biogeochemistry to genome analysis and from mi- This orientation enables the use of basic
crobial symbioses to bioinformatics. This broad educational offer is science findings in applications (for example,
realized through cooperations with Jacobs University Bremen, the cognitive assistance systems, autonomous
Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven, the Leibniz Centre for learning agents, neuroprosthetics, unders-
Tropical Marine Research and the Max Planck Institute for Marine Physical tanding and therapy of neuropsychiatric
Microbiology in Bremen. disorders). This combination of experimen-
–––––– Geography: tal approaches and their transfer into appli-
www.uni-bremen.de/marmic
Environmental cation is unique and distinguishes the M.Sc.
Neurosciences at the University of Bremen.
History (M.Sc.) An interdisciplinary team of scientists from
the fields of Biology, Physics and Psychology
offers a sound neuroscientific education in
This English-language master’s program
mathematical and “neuro-computational”
builds on a bachelor’s degree in Geogra-
concepts as well as practical experience
phy, Geology, Earth or Earth Sciences,
with single and multi-electrode recordings,
Environmental Sciences, Geoarchaeology,
Materials The English-language international master’s program deals with a
wide range of natural materials, from raw materials to end pro-
or comparable fields of study. It focuses
optogenetics, neuropharmacology and
imaging techniques.
on the current debate on the causes and
Chemistry ducts. Bachelor graduates with a major in Chemistry, Mineralogy
effects of global climate change and their
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or Materials Science are welcome. The profile fields of chemistry www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscneuro
and or mineralogy are offered and knowledge in mineralogy, crystallo-
complex interrelationships against the
background of past environmental changes
graphy, chemistry of solids and their surfaces as well as materials
Mineralogy science is imparted, combined with intensive training in analytical
and has an interdisciplinary integration of
physical geography with human geography,
(M.Sc.) methods (diffraction, spectroscopy, scanning and transmission
archaeology, geosciences, paleobiology
electron microscopy, etc.). The focus of the elective field is on
and environmental physics that is unique
structure and composition of materials, e.g. ceramics, oxide nano-
particles, building materials, inorganic surfaces as well as porous
in Germany. Electives are offered in cli Physik (M.Sc.)
matology, limnogeology, prehistory and
materials. The program is offered in cooperation between the
early history, environmental physics, cli- Physics (M.Sc.)
faculties of Geosciences and Chemistry with participation from
mate change, and vegetation history and
Physics and Production Engineering. It benefits from the research
archaeobotany. Marine environmental ar- The German-language master’s program
focus on materials science (MAPEX) at the University of Bremen.
chives and soil science complement these builds on a bachelor’s degree in Physics or
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specialized concentrations. a comparable scientific university degree.
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mcm
–––––– The aim of the master’s program is to
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscpg provide specialized training in several sub-
subjects of physics at the highest level. In
the general part, experimental physics and
theoretical physics are studied in depth;
in the subject-specific part, two of the
Prozessorientierte following elective subjects are selected:
Applied Optics, Astrophysics, Biophysics,
Materialforschung (M.Sc.) Computational Materials Science, Solid
Medical Biometry / State Physics, Theoretical Physics, and
Process-oriented Environmental Physics. Natural science
Biostatistics (M.Sc.) materials research (M.Sc.)
or engineering subjects can be taken as
e lectives in addition.
cf. Mathematics, Engineering ––––––
cf. Mathematics, Engineering and
and Production www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscphy
Production
20 Nature & Environment 21Mathematics, Digitale Medien
Digital Media (M.Sc.)
(M.Sc.)
Engineering & This English-language program is aimed at
graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Digi-
Production
tal Media, Computer Science, Design, Media
Technology, Media Studies or a related field.
The program is offered by the Computer
Control, Science faculty of the University of Bremen
in cooperation with the Hochschule für
Microsystems, Künste HfK (University of the Arts) Bremen.
Microelectronics This combines scientific-theoretical, appli-
cation-oriented and artistic-creative ele-
(M.Sc.) ments. The study refers to the development
of multimedia information and communi-
This international study program is aimed cation systems with methods of computer
at graduates with a bachelor’s degree in science and communication design as well
Electrical Engineering, Automation Techno- as to the social context of these develop-
logy, Microelectronics, Microsystems Tech- ment and application processes.
nology or a comparable field. It is about ––––––
software as well as hardware. From micro- https://digitalmedia-bremen.de/profile/
chip technology to the algorithms of cont- master
rol engineering, this degree program offers
insights into all areas of digitalization. CMM
combines advanced control engineering
in theory and practice, microsensor layout
and technology, and design and develop-
ment of electronic systems, semiconductor Elektrotechnik und
Informat ionstechnik
devices, and circuits. The master’s program
CMM is held in English, exams are offered in
Communication This international study program is aimed at graduates with a bache-
German and English.
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(M.Sc.)
lor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Technology
and Information www.uni-bremen.de/en/msccmm Electrical Engineering and
or a comparable field. Students learn fundamental concepts,
Information Technology
Technology (M.Sc.) processes and technologies of information and communication
systems from the fields of communications engineering, RF and (M.Sc.)
microwave engineering and digital and network engineering, such
as Internet-of-Things (IoT), mobile communication systems (4G,
The German-language program is based
5G) or space systems. In projects, students can collaborate with
on a completed bachelor’s degree in
(inter-) national companies in industry and renowned research
Electrical Engineering and Information
centers. The master’s program CIT is held in English, exams are
Technology or a comparable scientific
offered in German and English.
university degree. Students can choose to
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specialize in one of five areas: Automation
www.uni-bremen.de/en/msccit
Technology, Renewable Energies, Infor-
mation and Communication Technology,
Sensors and Electronics, Smart Electronic
Systems. Lectures, exercises, internships
and experimental training in the electrical
engineering and information technology
laboratories provide excellent preparation
for professional life.
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www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscet
24 Mathematics, Engineering & Production 25Informatik (M.Sc.) Medical Biometry /
Computer Science (M.Sc.) Biostatistics M.Sc.)
The German-language master’s program in Computer Science The English-language program is offered
expands and deepens the theoretical, practical and technical on a 2-year cycle and deepens basic mathe -
foundations of computer science. It sheds light on the economic as m atical and statistical knowledge from a
well as social impact of information technology systems. Next to a
strong application orientation, project studies are a central hallmark
Produktionstechnik bachelor’s degree in a mathematical or
natural science discipline (e. g. Mathema-
of Bremen Computer Science. Building on an informatics-related I oder II (M.Sc.) tics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics,
bachelor’s degree, a broad-based computer science focus as well Chemistry, Biology) or medicine / health
as specializations in security and quality, artificial intelligence, digital Production Engineering I or II sciences / psychology. It expands know-
media and interaction, or visual and medical computing are offered. ledge in the application area of medical
(M.Sc.)
–––––– research. Competencies for planning and
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscinf evaluating empirical studies are taught, as
The German-language master’s degree is
well as methodological and medical basics
aimed at bachelor’s graduates in Produc-
and legal and ethical aspects. An internship
tion Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
is integrated. The course is conducted in
Process Engineering, Management and
the faculty of Mathematics and Computer
Engineering with a specialization in Pro-
Science of the University of Bremen to-
duction Engineering or comparable sub-
gether with the Competence Center for
jects. In the master’s program in Production
Clinical Trials Bremen (KKSB), to which the
Engineering, students can choose between
clinic Bremen-Mitte belongs, with the Leib-
seven different specializations: General
niz Institute for Prevention Research and
Mathematik (M.Sc.)
Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems,
Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial
Epidemiology – BIPS GmbH and participa-
tion of the Cooperation Center Medicine of
Mathematics (M.Sc.) Management, Aeronautical Engineering,
the University of Bremen (KOM).
Materials Science or Process Engineering.
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The program is offered in three semesters
In our time, mathematical methods per- www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbiometry
(90 CP) with a completed first degree
meate almost all areas of life: e. g. security
of 7 semesters (210 CP) (Production Engi-
on the internet, evaluation of medical data,
neering I) or four semesters (120 CP) with
climate models, portfolio management,
a completed first degree of 6 semesters
prototype design in the aircraft industry,
(180 CP) (Production Engineering II).
satellite navigation.
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Building on a broad education in a mathe-
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscpt
matical bachelor’s degree, this German-
language master’s program provides the
knowledge to pursue a successful career
in these fields or in the field of science.
Currently f our specializations are offered Prozessorien- The research-oriented program across STEM disciplines requires
in Bremen: Algebra, Analysis, Numerics and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathema-
Stochastics / Statistics. tierte Material- tics, Computer Science, Geosciences, or related field. In ProMat,
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www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmath
forschung (M.Sc.) students themselves define the content of their curriculum, ac-
cording to their interests and prior knowledge. They are involved in
Process-oriented scientific projects at an early stage and introduced to international
networks. After graduation, they can either deepen their expertise
materials research in a doctoral program or apply them in companies with a strong
(M.Sc.) focus in research and development. Students choose from over
350 courses in German and English; receive close mentoring; con-
duct research on latest materials science topics of their choice;
gain international experience through a research stay abroad and
prepare themselves specifically for their future scientific career.
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www.uni-bremen.de/en/promat
26 Mathematics, Engineering & Production 27Space Engineering Systems Engineering Technomathematik (M.Sc.)
I oder II (M.Sc.) I oder II (M.Sc.) Industrial Mathematics (M.Sc.)
Graduates in Mechanical Engineering, Elec- This German-language interdisciplinary This German-language master’s program requires a mathematical, natural
trical Engineering and Physics as well as in master’s program addresses bachelor’s science, engineering, or other bachelor’s degree with a high proportion in
Industrial Mathematics / Mathematics are graduates in Electrical Engineering, Com- Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Physics, or
qualified to solve the constantly growing puter Science, Mechanical Engineering, Geosciences. The master’s program entails an application-oriented mathe-
tasks of high technology in the field of space Production Engineering, Mechatronics and matical training with focus on mathematical modeling of technical and scien-
systems and related disciplines in an innova- Systems Engineering or comparable fields tific problems. This is combined with continued training in the application
tive and interdisciplinary way. In the imme- of study. Many technical products require discipline already taken in the bachelor’s program. In the master’s program,
diate vicinity of the University of Bremen are cooperation between the disciplines of me- students gain direct experience in working on industrial-technical problems
the DLR Institute for Space Systems and the chanical engineering, electrical enginee- through mathematical modeling and numerical simulation, especially in the
Center for Applied Space Technology and ring and computer science; such technical modeling seminar. For this purpose, the students learn in detail modern ma
Microgravity ZARM – worldwide established systems must be planned as integrated thematical theories, e. g. inverse problems, optimal control, model reduction
institutions in the field of space technology. systems from the outset (software / hard- or adaptive finite element methods.
In contrast to aerospace programs at other ware co-design). Four areas of focus are of- ––––––
universities, this master’s program focuses fered: automation technology and robotics, www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscim
solely on space technology. embedded systems and system software,
The English-language program is offered in mechatronics, or production engineering.
three semesters (90 CP) with a completed The program lasts three semesters (90 CP)
first degree of 7 semesters (210 CP) (SpE I) with a completed first degree of 7 semes-
or four semesters (120 CP) with a completed ters (210 CP) (SysEng I) or four semesters
first degree of 6 semesters (180 CP) (SpE II). (120 CP) with a completed first degree of 6
–––––– semesters (180 CP) (SysEng II).
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscspe –––––– Wirtschaftsingen ieur- Wirtschaftsi ngenieur
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscsyseng
wesen Elektrotechnik wesen Produktions-
und Informationstechnik technik (M.Sc.)
(M.Sc.)
Management and Production
Management and Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.)
Engineering (M.Sc.)
This German-language master’s program
is aimed at graduates with a bachelor’s
The German-language study program
Space Sciences and Technologies – builds on a completed bachelor’s degree in
degree in Management and Electrical En-
gineering or a degree program recognized
Management and Electrical Engineering or
Sensing, Processing, Communication (M.Sc.) a comparable scientific university degree.
as equivalent. In contrast to other courses
of study, the program provides in-depth
At the University of Bremen, students can
knowledge of both business administra-
This English-language master’s program requires a university degree in Electri- choose to specialize in one of the following
tion and mechanical engineering on an
cal Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Industrial Mathematics, Manage- two areas: “Management and Control of
equal rank. Two specializations are offered:
ment and Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field of study. The master’s Energy” or “Electronic Systems and Innova-
“Logistics and Production Management”
program in space technologies and applications covers the three basic techno- tion Management”. Especially in the inter-
and “Systems Development and Innovation
logies: remote sensing, data processing, analysis and transmission, as well as face areas, such as technical production,
Management”. Of own importance are the
communications technology. The program offers a choice of two areas of focus: logistics, controlling, project management
industrial internship and the module area of
Physics for Space Observation or Information Technologies for Space. The and marketing / sales, the career opportu-
“Methods”. They promote employability by
program provides theoretical knowledge in the fields of remote sensing, earth nities for master’s graduates are very good,
practical experience, knowledge of other
o bservation, retrieval theory, electronics and communications, as well as prac- as well as in the consulting industry, where
disciplines and key skills.
tical experience in laboratory courses. Courses on digital image processing and the combination of technical and business
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data analysis convey knowledge and methods in the field of processing. know-how is required.
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscwingpt
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www.uni-bremen.de/en/spst www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscwinget
28 Mathematics, Engineering & Production 29Economics &
Wirtschaftsingen ieur
Law wesen Elektro- und
Informationstechnik (M.Sc.)
Management and Electrical
Engineering (M.Sc.)
cf. Mathematics, Engineering & Production
Betriebswirt Sozialpolitik (M.A.)
schaftslehre (M.Sc.) Social Policy (M.Sc.) Wirtschaftsingen ieur-
Business Studies (M.Sc.)
cf. Society & Education wesen Produktions-
As a consecutive study program, the technik (M.Sc.)
German-language master’s program in
Business Studies builds on a completed Management and Production
bachelor’s degree program in the field of
Transnational Law Engineering (M.Sc.)
economics. Students specialize in two out
of eight areas of focus. Seven specialization (Hanse Law School) (LL.M.) cf. Mathematics, Engineering & Production
options are offered in the field of micro
economics: These are Business Taxation,
This one-year master’s program deals with
Finance, Start-up and SME Management,
transnationalization and its effects on the
International Management, Logistics, Mar-
development of law. Transnationalization
keting and Brand Management as well as
is examined in the following areas: Labor
Accounting and Controlling. In the field of
and Social Law, Information and Health Law,
macroeconomics students can specialize
Business Law, Public Law, Private Law, and
in Innovation Economics. In addition to that,
Criminal and Security Law.
special features of the program include
The program is intended for graduates who
research-based learning, practical expe-
have completed a law degree of at least four
rience by project work and the option of an
years duration. Courses are taught in Ger-
integrated semester abroad. The two fields
of specialization completed are shown on
man and English. With study track A students Wirtschaftspsychologie (M.Sc.)
can gain international experience at a uni-
the master’s certificate.
versity abroad and a double degree, while Business Psychology (M.Sc.)
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study track B does not include a semester
www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbwl
abroad. All courses will be taken in Bremen The German-language study program is offered by the faculty Business Studies & Economics
and Oldenburg. and adresses graduates of business / economics / management programs on the one hand and
–––––– graduates of Psychology on the other hand. Graduates of both disciplines are represented by
www.hanse-law-school.org/de/master approximately 50 %. The modules are encompassing interdisciplinary introductions, organizational
Komplexes Entscheiden psychology, m anagement theory and research in science and practice. The teaching in the pro-
gram is characterized by innovative learning methods, a high degree of individual responsibility of
(Professional Public the students and a mix of teaching and learning across the disciplines in various groups. Current
Decision Making) (M.A.) topics such as digitalization, sustainability, leadership and complexity management are addressed.
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Professional Public www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscwipsy
Decision Making (M.Sc.)
cf. Society & Education
32 Economics & Law 33Human & Community Health Care
and Nursing: Versorgungsforschung
Health und Versorgungsplanung (M.Sc.)
Sciences
Community Health Care and Nursing:
Health Care Research and Health Care Planning (M.Sc.)
The full-time German-language master’s program is aimed at graduates with a degree in
Nursing / Nursing Science, Vocational Education in Nursing Science or comparable qualifi-
cations. The program focuses on the development of innovative approaches to care. The
focus here is on teaching methods for the systematic development of community health
and care structures as well as care research. In contrast to individual-centered care, health
problems and possible solutions are localized on a spatial or target group-specific level in
this degree program. Students conduct research projects over several semesters. They
learn to develop and evaluate these independently and to reflect on them with regard to
their own professionalism.
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Berufspädagogik www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscchc
Pflegewissenschaft (M.A.)
Vocational Education
Nursing Science (M.A.) Epidemiologie (M.Sc.)
The German-language master’s program Epidemiology (M.Sc.)
in Vocational Education Nursing Science is
aimed at prospective students with a ba- The German-language interdisciplinary
chelor’s degree in Nursing Science, but also master’s program with a specialization
in Therapy Science or Midwifery, who wish rarely offered in Germany is open to gra-
to obtain a teaching qualification for work duates in Public Health, Human Medicine,
in private schools for the health professions Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Mathema-
other than medical. It also opens the pos- tics or related fields. Epidemiology deals
sibility of doctoral studies. The program with the analysis of physical, biological,
includes nursing didactics, educational social, cultural, economic, and behavio-
science, vocational pedagogy and nursing ral factors on the health of a population.
science modules and has a close research The program teaches epidemiological
connection especially in the modules on and statistical methods for conducting
health care research and health care ma- research and the ability to critically evalu
nagement as well as vocational education ate epidemiological study results, including
research. Two internships in the 2nd and risk communication. The three-semester
3rd semesters are prepared and followed student research project involves indepen-
up by subject didactics. Teaching and dent planning, execution, and analysis of an
learning with digital media and dealing with epidemiologic study. The course is offered
heterogeneity are central components of in close cooperation of the epidemiological
the program. teaching and research institutions in Bremen.
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www.uni-bremen.de/en/voc-nursing www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscepi
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