Examination regulations for the Engineering Physics Master Programme of the faculty of

Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

and the Department of Technology of the University of Applied Science Oldenburg/Ostfrieslan d/Wilhelmshaven

NON OFFICIAL TRANSLATION- ONLY THE GERMAN REGULATIONS ARE LEGALLY BINDING- The faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg and the Department of Technology of the University of Applied Science Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven have decided on the following examination regulations for the Engineering Physics. Master Programme. It was authorized according to §37 paragraph 1 of the University law of Lower Saxony by the presidium of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg and the University of Applied Science Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven.

Table of contents § 1 Scope of the Master examination regulations § 2 Studies aim § 3 University degree § 4 Purpose of the examinations § 5 Duration, part-time study § 6 Structure of the study § 7 Board of examiners § 8 Examiners § 9 Consideration of examination performances § 10 Admission to modules and module examination § 11 Forms and contents of the modules § 12 Types of the module examinations § 13 Credit points § 14 Evaluation of module examinations and Master’s thesis § 15 Default, withdrawal, deceit § 16 Repetition of module examinations § 17 Certificates § 18 Invalidity of the examinations § 19 Inspection of examination records § 20 Opposition proceedings § 21 Registration for the Master’s thesis § 22 Master’s thesis § 23 Repetition of the master’s thesis § 24 Extent of the master’s examination § 25 Overall results § 26 Additional examinations § 27 Classification test § 28 Legal Validity Annexes

§1 Scope of the Master examination regulations

These Master examination regulations apply to the Master Programme Engineering Physics of the faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg and the department of Technology of the University of Applied Science Oldenburg/ Ostfriesland / Wilhelmshaven.

§ 2 Studies aims

The Master Programme Engineering Physics is research-oriented. The aim of the Master Programme Engineering Physics is the mediation of comprehensive knowledge in the main disciplines of Physics and Engineer's Sciences, a special education in modern research and acquisition of independent scientific work. With the ability for the solution of complicated scientific problems creativity, genuineness and the ability in interdisciplinary collaboration should be developed. The students should be enabled to a problem-oriented, independent, interdisciplinary, and responsible academic work and to be able to comprehensibly display the results.

§ 3 University Degree

The faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg and the department of Technology of the University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven award the academic degree „ Master of Science “(M.Sc.) if the Master Programme Engineering Physics has been completed successfully. The academic accomplishment is determined by a cumulative examination system. It constitutes of module examinations attributive to the contents of teaching. After the successful conclusion of all module examinations the University of Oldenburg and the University of Applied Science Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven display a Master’s certificate in German and English language (Appendix 1 a and 1 b).

§ 4 Purpose of the examinations

The Master’s of Science examination establishes the advanced occupation-qualifying conclusion of the study. The examination establishes if the examinee has acquired a detailed thorough, specialized scientific knowledge, the advanced overview on technical correlations and owns the ability to apply this cognition science academically. The requirements for the examinations save the standard of the education in terms of average period of study as well as on state of scientific knowledge and requirements of the professional practise.

§ 5 Duration, part-time study

(1) The period of study in which the Master programme should be concluded amounts to four semesters or to two academic years (designated period of study). The total extent of the programme amounts to 120 credit points.

(2) Upon request of a student the programme can be completed as a part-time study. With a part-time study the average period of study is extended appropriately; the average period of study of a part-time study amounts to eight semesters or to four academic years at the most. (3)The offered range of modules and the examination requirements will be designed that the students can successfully complete their studies within the designated period of study.

§ 6 Structure of the study

The programme encloses compulsory and elective lectures as well as lectures of choice. The lectures are held in German or English language. The time frame for compulsory and elective lectures as well as the quotient of exam subjects in the overall temporal scope is regulated in appendix 3.

§ 7 Examiners

(1) A board of examiners is formed for the organization of the examinations and execution of the tasks assigned by these examination regulations. The members of the board of examiners are recruited from the faculty of Physics of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg and the department of Technology of the University of Applied Science Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven. Eight members eligible to vote belong to the board of examiners, namely four members of the universities professors group, two members of the university associates group who is active in the apprenticeship as well as two members of the student's team. The chairmanship and the deputy chairmanship must be carried out by a professor (female or male); they are chosen by the members of the board of examiners. The student member solely has an advisory vote concerning evaluation and consideration of examination performances. (2) The board of examiners guarantees realization of the examinations. It takes care of the fact that legal regulations of the University Law of Lower Saxony and these examination regulations are observed. It reports regularly to the participating faculty; the involved department and institutes about the development of the examinations and study periods. It specifically goes into detail on the actual time for the completion of the Master’s thesis and the observance of the designated period of study and the examination deadlines and to display the module and overall grading. The report is to be disclosed in a suitable way by the universities. The board of examiners is supported by the examination office of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg. The responsible examination office keeps the examination records. (3) The board of examiners passes its resolutions with the majority of valid votes; abstentions count as invalid votes. With parity of votes the chairperson’s vote is the decisive factor. The board of examiners has a quorum if the majority of its members, including chairperson or deputy chairperson and another member of the university professor's group are present. (4) The term of office for members of the board of examiners amounts to two years, the student members hold a term of one year. (5) The board of examiners can give itself rules of procedures. Minutes are taken of its meetings. The fundamental subjects and the resolutions of the board of examiners are recorded in this minute.

(6) The board of examiners can transmit competence on the chairmanship or the deputy chairmanship until this decision is revoked. The chairperson is supported by the responsible examination office with regard to all administrative duties resulting from the compliance of these examination regulations. (7) Members of the board of examiners have the right to take part in examinations as observers. (8) Meetings of the board of examiners are not public. Members of the board of examiners and their deputies are sworn to secrecy. Provided that they do not stand in the civil service, they are to be sworn to secrecy by the chairperson. (9) The board of examiners appropriately informs students about the fundamental examination regulations applying to them. (10) The board of examiners can decide that decisions and other measures which are taken after these examination regulations in particular those concerning admission and examination dates, examination periods as well as examination results are announced university-publicly. Data security-juridical regulations have to be observed.

§ 8 Examiners

(1) The board of examiners appoints the examiners and observers. Examinations are held by the appointed members and authorized affiliates of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, the University of Applied Science Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven or another university who are entitled to independent apprenticeship in the concerning field of study or part of the exam subject. Teachers for special assignments as well as experienced persons in professional practise and experienced persons in education can be appointed as examiners in suitable areas. Examiners and observers must at least possess the examination that is ascertained or equivalent qualifications. (2) Two examiners have to be appointed for the evaluation of written examinations, as far as enough examiners are available. One of the examiners must be a member of the respective faculty, the respective department or institute. If the board of examiners finds out that under inclusion of all persons who are authorized to be appointed as examiners according to paragraph 1, the burden in regard of their professional work casts the appointment as examiner into doubt; it can allow that for this specific examination date the written examinations are evaluated by only one examiner. (3) As far as examination are held studies-accompanying, teaching staff, as far as they are authorized as examiners according to paragraph 1 sentences 2 to 4, do not need a special appointment as examiner according to paragraph 1 clause 1. (4) Students can suggest examiners for the Master’s thesis as well as for the Master’s Colloquium regardless of the regulations in paragraph 3. The proposal justifies no claim. However, it should be complied with, as far as the workload of the particular examiner or other important reasons not contravene. (5) The board of examiners makes sure that the names of the examiners are announced to the students on time, at least two weeks before the date of the respective examination. (6)To the observers § 7 Paragraph 8 apply accordingly.

§ 9 Consideration of examination performances

(1) Examination performances and work practical activities in the same study path at a university or equal college in the Federal Republic of Germany or at a European university are credited at the request of the student without equivalence statement. (2) Examination performances and internship activities in another study path are credited at the request of the student, as far as the equivalence is ascertained. The equivalence has to be ascertained if study times and examination performances including internship activities correspond to those of this programme concerning the essential content, scope and requirements. In the process a consideration and evaluation of performances with regard to the academic degree „Master of Science " has to be carried out. The statement of the equivalence of a foreign study path has to be in accordance to the equivalence agreements of the (Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the countries in the Federal Republic - KMK) and the University Rectors Conference or other international agreements. If those agreements not apply, the board of examiners decides on the equivalence. For reasons of clarification of circumstances and legal situation a statement of the Federal Centre for Foreign Education Systems can be obtained. Deviant regulations on crediting on the basis of agreements with foreign universities remain untouched. (3) Internships completed beyond the study are credited, as far as the equivalence is ascertained corresponding to paragraph 2. (4) A crediting according to paragraph 1 to 3 can be carried out up to 60 credit points at the most. A consideration of the Master’s thesis is excluded. (6) For credited examination performances the marks and credit points are transferred. In case of deviant extent or deviant mark scale the board of examiners decides on the conversion. In cases of incomparable grading systems an equivalence assessment will be accomplished by the respective special representatives of the field of study. Credited performances are reported in the certificate.

§ 10 Admission to modules and module examinations (1) To a module students who are registered in the master programme Engineering Physics of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg or the University of Applied Science Oldenburg East Friesland / Wilhelmshaven, as long as the exclusion criteria § 21 paragraph 3 No. 3 does not apply. Student who are admitted to a module, are also admitted to all examinations referring to this module. (2) The registration to module examinations is carried out in accordance with the module description. (3) A written withdrawal from an examination is possible without specifications of reasons with the examination office up to two weeks before the examination date. A withdrawal form an examination within two weeks before the examination date is possible only by acceptance of convincing reasons. Partial examination performances are excluded. (4) Every module is completed with a module examination. Types and quantity of the examination performances to be produced are regulated in the module descriptions. If different options are displayed, the examiner decides on the type of the examination performance required at the beginning of the lectures.

(5) Examinations take place module related and studies-accompanying and should be completed at the end of the semester in which the last lecture of the module was held. (6) A module can stipulate the completion of another module in advance.

§11 Forms and contents of the modules

(1) Appendix 3 of these examination regulations give an outline about extent and examination performances of the modules to be graduated in, in the master programme. (2) With the announcement of the lectures, module descriptions are disclosed for every module. In the module descriptions the formal and content module definitions and module examinations are stated as well as the responsible persons for the module are named.

§ 12 Types of module examinations

(1) Module examinations can be:

1. Written examination (paragraph 5), 2. Oral examination (paragraph 6), 3. Presentation (paragraph 7), 4. Term Paper (paragraph 8), 5. Specialized practical practise (paragraph 9), 6. Seminar work (paragraph 10), 7. Other forms of examinations (paragraph 11), 8. Internship report (paragraph 12).

(2) Module examinations in terms of group examinations are allowed. Individual students’ contribution has to meet the requirements placed on the examination as well as be valuable as an individual examination performance, e.g., on grounds of specification of paragraphs, page figures or other objective criteria clearly separable and assessable for itself. (3) The modality of the examination should be adequate to the expertise conveyed by the module. The assessment of examination performances are justified with reference to the supporting considerations of the evaluation. (4) A module examination can also consist of several components which are produced in the courses of the module lectures. (5) In a written examination the candidate should prove under supervision that she or he can edit a task in limited time, with limited accessories and by using common methods of the subject. The duration of the examination is regulated in the module descriptions. (6) The duration of an oral examination is regulated in the module descriptions. The essential subjects of the examination and the assessment of the examination performance are to be held on in the minutes. (7) A presentation encloses:

1. an independent and detailed written analysis with a problem from the workstream of the lecture in consideration and under evaluation of appropriate literature.

2. the representation of the work and the mediation of results in the lecturing as well as in the subsequent discussion.

(8) A term paper is an independent written paper of a subject-specific or interdisciplinary task. (9) A specialized practical exercise exists of a row of practical attempts, exercises or program assignments with written elaborations.

. (10) A seminar work can be after specific regulation of the layouts an experimental, documentary or displaying scientific-practical performance (project). The temporal circumference is regulated in the annexes. (11) Other examination types as for example Internet projects, learning diaries, learning assessments are possible in addition to the module examinations listed above. The responsible persons for the modules regulate the types of module examinations required a state the details.

(12)An internship report is a written documentation covered in an internship and contains a critical evaluation which reveals clearly how the assignments were dealt with. If necessary an oral final presentation can be required. (13) If students satisfactorily justify, that he or she is not able to attend a module examination at all or partially in the mandatory form because of a longer continuing illness or constant physical complaints or an impediment; on account of maternity protection provisions or because of the support of an own child, he or she should be enabled by the board of examiners to take an equivalent module examination in a different form. (14) Examination can be held in German or English language after choice of the candidate and in agreement with the examiner. The examiners can approve other languages.

§ 13 Credit points

(1) Credit points are assigned on the basis of passed module examinations. They express the medium temporal amount of work involved (workload) that is necessary to pass the module examination. One credit point corresponds to 30 working hours. The allocation of credit points to the module examinations and the Master's thesis is regulated in appendix 3 of these examination regulations and the module descriptions. (2) Per semester 30 credit points should be assigned. (3) The responsible examination office keeps an account concerning credit points for every student. Within the scope of the organizational and data security-juridical possibilities it is granted that students are allowed to inspect their account.

§14 Evaluation of the module examinations and the M aster’s thesis

Every module examination and the Master’s thesis is assessed and graded according to paragraph 2 and 3. A module examination is passed if at least the grade “satisfactory” was accomplished. If examination performances are assessed by two examiners, it is passed if

both grade the performance with at least "satisfactory”. If more than two examiners are involved in an examination, the examination is passed if the majority of the examiners evaluate the examination performance with at least "satisfactory" and the average of the grades is at least "satisfactory". In these cases the overall examination grade is calculated from the average of the single marks given by the examiners. The basis of the evaluation decision with the considerations carrying them are, as far as it does not follow the evaluation will be disclosed upon request of the student. Theses grounds are to be kept with the exam paper in the examination record. The evaluation of the examiners is to be carried out within five weeks and transferred to the responsible examination office. The following grade scale is used: 1 = very good an excellent result 2 = good a result considerably above the average requirements 3 = adequate a result that meets the average requirements in every respect 4 = satisfactory a result that meets the minimum requirements despite its faults 5 = not passed a result that does not fulfil the requirements because of

considerable faults

For differentiated assessments grades can be raised or reduced by 0.3, the grades 0.7, 4.3, 4.7 and 5.3 are excluded. Provided that module examinations consist of partial performances, the grade of a module examination is calculated as a weighted arithmetic average of the grades of passed partial performances assigned with this examination. If there is no different weighting of grades for partial performances stated in the subject-specific annexes or the professionalization annex, partial performances are weighted equally. The mark is:

with an average to 1.50 Very good, with an average more than 1.50 to 2.50 good, with an average more than 2.50 to 3.50 adequate, with an average more than 3.50 to 4.00 satisfactory, with an average more than 4.00 not passed.

By accumulation of grades after clause 1 only the first two decimal places behind the comma are taken into consideration; all other places are deleted without rounding.

Overall results, grades and the grade of the professionalization are supplemented by an ECTS mark (ECTS = European Credit transfer and Accumulation system) which illustrates a relative evaluation of the grade beside absolute ones. ECTS marks set the individual performance of a student in relation to performances of other students of the same course of study. Successful students receive the following marks:

A the best 10% B the next 25% C the next 30% D the next 25% E the next 10%.

§ 15 Default, withdrawal, deceit

(1) An examination performance is considered as „ not passed “, if a student without convincing reasons

i. does not appear at an examination date,

ii. withdraws from the examination after the beginning of the examination,

iii. does not accomplish a repetition of an examination performance within

the determinated period (2) Asserted reasons for withdrawal or default must be indicated in written form and justified to the board of examiners immediately ; otherwise the concerning examination performance will be stated as „ not passed “ . In case of an illness a medical certificate has to be presented. If the reasons are accepted, a new date, as a rule the next regular examination date, will be appointed. In this case the already accomplished examination performances are credited. (3) If a student tries to influence results of his examination performance by deceit or use of not admitted accessories, the concerning examination performance will be stated as „ not passed “. A person committing an offense against examination regulations, can be excluded from the continuation of respective examination performance; in this case the respective examination performance is stated as „ not passed “. Before the board of examiners reaches a decision after clause 1 and 2 the student has to be heard. Until a decision of the board of examiners is made the student continues the examination, unless the supervisory person decides that a temporary exclusion of the student is essential to the proper continuation of the examination. In especially serious or repeated cases of deceit the board of examiners can exclude the student from the continuation of the examination procedure. In this case the Master's examination will be finally stated as not passed. (4) If the due date for a written examination set by the examination office is not kept without convincing reasons, the examination will be stated as “not passed”. Paragraph 2 clause 1 to 4 apply accordingly. In cases in which the due date for convincing reasons cannot be kept the board of examiners decides considering the principles of the equal opportunities and the precedence of the scientific performance before the observance of procedure regulations on whether the due date for the examination performance can be deferred or a new task can be assigned.

§ 16 Repetition of module examinations (1) Not passed module examinations can be repeated twice. If the module examination is not assessed as “passed” in the second repetition or is stated as" not passed“, the concerning module examination is finally not passed. (2) First re-examinations should be held in the course of the next semester at the latest. Further repetitions should be held within in the course of the next academic year at the latest. (3) In the same field of study or in one of the elective fields at another university or equal college in the Federal Republic of Germany or at a European university unsuccessful attempt to pass an examination are credited against the repetition possibilities after clause 1. (4) The repetition of a passed examination performance is not allowed.

(5) Within the last re-examination a written examination can only be stated as „not passed“ after an oral supplement examination. This oral supplement examination is held by two examiners. The examiner assesses the grade of the examination performance under adequate consideration of the written performance and the result of the oral supplement examination. For the assessment of the overall average grade on the basis of the respective grades of both examiners § 14 paragraph 3 applies accordingly. The result of the oral supplement examination decides only about "satisfactory" or „ not passed ". The supplement examination follows immediately after the announcement of the grades. The period between grade announcement and supplement examination may not exceed a two-week lecture period. The oral supplement examination is excluded if § 15 applies to the assessment of the written examination.

§ 17 Certificates

(1) After the completion of the Master programme a certificate has to be displayed immediately (Appendix 2). As date of the certificate the day of the last passed module examination is to be stated. A summary of passed module examinations has to be added to the certificate. The certificate is displayed in English and German language. A Diploma supplement (Appendix 2 c) will be enclosed to the certificate as well. (2) If the Master’s examination is finally “not passed”, the chairperson of the board of examiners will state this in a written notification. (3) With leaving the university or changing of study paths a written statement of the examinations taken and results is displayed as well as the assigned credit points. In a case of paragraph 2 the statement also displays the still absent examination performances as well as that the Master’s programme has been finally not passed.

§18 Invalidity of examinations (1) If there has been a deceit during an examination and this fact becomes known only after the hand out of the certificate, the board of examiners has to amend the marks for this examination in which a student has been deceptive and in addition the examination has to be stated “not passed” if the date of the issuing of the certificate does not date back more than five years. (2) If requirements for the admission to an examination were not fulfilled, without the candidate to be deceptive, and this fact becomes known only after the issuing of the certificate, this shortage is cured by the successful completion of the examination. If the registration was obtained deliberately wrongly, the board of examiners decides on the redemption of illegal administrative acts according to the legal regulations. (3)Before a decision is made, the student is to be given the opportunity to argue the case with the board of examiners. (4) Incorrect certificates are to be drawn in and to replace with a correct report or a certificate. With the incorrect certificate the Master’s certification has to be drawn in as well if an examination was stated “not passed” due to deceit.

§19 Inspection of examination records

At request of the student an inspection of written exam papers, remarks of the examiners and in examinations minutes is granted after the conclusion of a module examination. The application has to be submitted to the board of examiners within one year after announcement of the marks, hand out of the certificate or answer about a finally “not passed” examination at the latest. The board of examiners determines place and time of the inspection.

§ 20 Opposition proceedings

(1) Negative notifications and other administrative acts which are based upon these examination regulations must be announced after § 41 Administrative Procedure Act (Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz). Decisions concerning the assessment of an examination can be appealed within one month after access of the notification with the board of examiners according to §§68 ff. of the Administrative Court Procedures Code (Verwaltungsgerichtsordnung). (2) The board of examiners decides on the appeal. As far as the contradiction is directed against an assessment of one of the examiners, the board of examiners decides after review according to Paragraph 3. (3) As far as the contradiction is directed against an assessment of an examiner, the board of examiners sends the appeal to the examiner for a review. If the examiner changes the assessment upon request, the board of examiners remedies the appeal. Otherwise the board of examiners verifies the decision on account of the examiners statement him for whether

1. the examination procedure has been carried out properly, 2. the assessment did not base on wrongful facts, 3. general principles on assessment have not been noticed, 4. a justifiable and with significant arguments reasonable solution has been evaluated incorrectly, or whether 5. the examiner let himself/herself is guided by irrelevant considerations. This applies accordingly if the assessment of several examiners is appealed.

(4) At the request of a student the board of examiners appoints a consultant for the opposition proceedings. The consultant has to be a member of the university teacher's team. Before a decision according to paragraph 2 and 5 is made the student and the examiner is to be given before the opportunity to the statement. If the student exhibits specific and substantiated objections against the assessment and the board of examiners has not already remedied the contradiction, examination performances are assessed by other examiners who were not involved in the examination in the first place or the examination will be repeated. The opposition proceedings may not lead to the deterioration of the examination mark. (5) Decisions on contradictions should be reached within one month. If the board of examiners does not remedy the contradiction or the requirements for a new assessment are not met or a repetition of the examination performances is not possible, the responsible factorial council decides on the contradiction.

§21 Registration to the Master’s thesis

(1) To the Master’s thesis will be admitted, who

1. has been registered with the University of Applied Science Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven or the Carl von Ossietzky University in the joint study path the last semester before the application for the Master’s thesis and

2. passed the examinations and prior performances according to Appendix 3 before the second standard semester.

(2) The following documents should be added to the application for registration to the Master’s thesis:

a) a proposal for two examiners b) a proposal of the first examiner for the subject of the thesis

c) an explanation about it whether a Master’s examination or parts such an examination or of another examination in the field of study Engineering Physics at a university or equal college in the Federal Republic of Germany or at an European university finally were not passed or whether the student takes place in a current examination procedure. d) an explanation where the Master’s thesis should be edited (e) an explanation whether the Master’s thesis should be carried out as a single work or team work.

(3) The board of examiners decides on the registration. The registration is refused, if 1. the registration requirements are not fulfilled or 2. the documents are incomplete or 3. another examination were finally not passed in the field of study Engineering Physics, in the same study path at a university or equal college in the Federal Republic of Germany or at an European university .

§ 22 Master’s thesis

(1) The Master’s thesis should prove that the student is able to edit a problem from this field independently after scientific methods within a given period. Subject and problem definition of the Master’s thesis should correspond to the examination purpose (§ 4) and the time line paragraph 6. The type of assignment and the problem definition has to be stated with the expenditure of the subject. The subject can be returned only once and only within the first two months of the processing time.

(2) With approval of the board of examiners the subject can be worked out by other examination-authorized persons after § 8 paragraph 1; in this case the second examiner must be a member of the professor's team of the department of Technology of the University of Applied Science Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven or the faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences to the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg which is involved in the apprenticeship within the Master programme Engineering Physics. (3) The Master`s thesis can be carried out as a team work (up to three persons). Individual students’ contribution has to be assessable an individual examination performance on grounds of specification of paragraphs, page figures or other objective criteria clearly separable and assessable for itself, according to paragraph 1. (4) The subject is fixed by the first examiner after having heard the student. Upon request, the board of examiners provides for the fact that the student receives a subject on time. The chairperson of the board of examiners gives out the subject; expenditure is to be made on record. With the expenditure of the subject become the examiner who worked out the subject (first examiner), and the second examiner are appointed. During the editing of the Master’s thesis students are supervised by the first examiner. (5) Upon request of the candidate the Master’s thesis can be written in English language. A composition of the Master’s thesis in another language is possible, upon request, if both examiners agree. (6) The expenditure of time for editing the Master’s thesis corresponds to the number of the credit points (30 credit points thereof 3 credit points for the accompanying colloquium and 2 credit points for the final colloquium). As a rule the period from of the hand out of the subject up to delivery of the Master’s thesis amounts to six months. In particular cases the board of examiners can extend the editing time on reasonable application for two more months.

(7) With the delivery of the Master's thesis students have to assure in writing that she or he wrote the thesis independently, with a team work the especially marked part of the thesis and used none than the stated sources and accessories. (8) The Master’s thesis is to be delivered within the given time limit at the responsible examination office. The time of delivery has to be recorded. If using certified mail, the date of the postmark will de regarded as delivery time. (9) As a rule the thesis has to be assessed within eight weeks after her delivery by both examiners. (10)In a university-public oral colloquium the student has to introduce the results of the Master’s thesis and to prove that she or he is able to edit interdisciplinary and problem-oriented questions from this field of study on a scientific basis, independently and to display these findings comprehendible. (11)Upon request a student has to be admitted to the final colloquium if all examinations and prior performances are passed and the Master’s thesis has been assessed at least with "satisfactory". (12) Upon request the board of examiners can admit a student to the final colloquium even if not yet all requirements according to paragraph 11 are met. (13) The final colloquium is held by two examination-authorized persons from whom at least one supersized the Master’s thesis as a single examination or group examination. One of the examination-authorized persons has to be a member of the involved faculty or the participating department and belong to the professor's team. The board of examiners can appoint up to two

other examination-authorized persons. As a rule the duration of the final colloquium amounts to 45 minutes per student. For the assessment § 14 Paragraph 2 and 3 applies accordingly. (14) As a rule the final colloquium should proceed within two weeks after the assessment of the Master’s thesis by the examiners.

§23 Repetition of the master work (1) If the Master's thesis has been evaluated as “not passed” or stated as not “passed” it can be repeated once. A second repetition is excluded. A return of the subject with the repetition of the Bachelor's thesis is allowed if the subject of the first thesis has not been returned. (2)The new subject of the Bachelor's thesis will be handed out within an adequate period, as a rule within three months after evaluation of the first thesis.

§24 Extent of the master’s examination

The Master examination consists of the module examinations and the Master’s thesis including oral colloquium.

§ 25 Overall result

(1) The programme is completed successfully if 120 credit points were acquired according to Appendix 3 of these examination regulations and all module examinations are passed including the Master’s thesis. (2) For the evaluation of the overall result according to § 14 paragraph 3 a weighted average grade is formed for the Master programme. For it the grades for the specific module examinations according tor § 14 paragraph 2 are multiplied with the credit points accomplished for the module. Afterwards the sum of the weighted grades is divided by 120. (3) The whole grade is to be provided with the predicate „passed with distinction“ if the overall result amounts to 1,0 to 1.1.according to §14 Abs.3 (4) The examination is not passed for the first time if a module examination or the Master’s thesis is graded with "not passed". It is not passed finally if a module examination is not graded in a duty module or two module examinations in electoral duty modules or the Master’s thesis is assessed with " satisfactory " or stated as “not passed” an a repetition is not possible.

§ 26 Additional examinations

(1) Students can undergo examinations that are graded (additional examinations) in other than the mandatory elective modules (elective subjects), Appendix 3. (2) Upon request, the result of the additional examination has to be enclosed in the Master’s certificate, however, it is not taken into consideration with the assessment of the overall grade.

§27 Classification test

(1) Deviating from §§ 10 and 21 students can be also admitted to the module examinations and the Master’s thesis who, in a classification examination, proves that she or he posses the knowledge and abilities that correspond to the respective study term of the respective study path. (2) To the classification examination it is only admitted, who in an application procedure

1. proves the authorization to the study in the respective study path, 2. proves a completed professional training or a five-years of occupation in a profession that is beneficial to the study in the elective study path or possess other respective practical experiences and 3. makes plausible the acquisition of knowledge and abilities necessary for the classification examination

(3) To the classification examination it is not admitted who is enrolled for a study path in this field of study at a university/college or was enrolled during three preceding years or who has finally not passed a main examination or a corresponding state examination, a classification examination or external examination in such a study path or was finally not admitted to a classification examination or external examination in such a study path. (4) The application for admission to the classification examination is to be directed to the universities. To the application has to be added:

1. an explanation for which study term or which semester the classification is applied for, 2. verifications according to paragraph 2, 3. a presentation of the educational background and professional activities, 4. Explanations according to paragraph 3.

(5) The board of examiners decides on the application. If the applicant is not able to add a required document according to paragraph 4, the board of examiners can allow other verification. (6) In cases of doubt concerning the requirements according to paragraph 2 No.2 an 3, the universities carry out a discussion with the applicant of at least 30-minute duration; the board of examiners appoints two examiners for this discussion, one of the examiners must belong to the professor's team. Incidentally § 15 applies accordingly. Both examiners ascertain, whether the requirements according to paragraph 2 No.2 and 3 are fulfilled. After the notification of the result of the discussion the applicant has the right to withdraw the application or change the application according to paragraph 4 clause 2 No. 1. (7) A written notification is given on the result of the application procedure. Admitted persons have regardless of the matriculation-juridical regulations the right, as guest-students, to visit lectures about the performance level existing in the concerning study term. Not admitted persons can repeat the application procedure once. In the notification after clause 1 a period within which a repetition of the application procedure is inadmissible is fixed. This period may not fall short a year and not exceed three years. (8) The examination performances and examination dates for the classification examinations are set by the board of examiners. The classification examination is to be carried out according to the procedure and principles of the examinations in the respective study term. The requirements

are determined due to the requirements of the study term or study semester for which the classification is applied. In applicable cases the examinations can be taken in conjunction with the examinations of the students of this study path. (9) To the evaluation and the repetition of the examination performances for the classification examination §§14, 16 and 25 apply accordingly. (10) A written notification is given on the result of the classification examination. The notification can be given provided that certain course achievements and examination performances are produced within a certain period after admission of the study. The notification can also include a classification into another study term than the one applied.

§ 28 Legal Validity

(1) These examination regulations become effective after licensing by the presidiums of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg and the University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven during the day after its announcement in the official notes of the University of Oldenburg and the official notes of the University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven. (2) Students, who are enrolled in the second or higher semester, will be examined according to the preceding regulations. They may apply to be examined according to this regulation; the approval of the board of examiners is required.

Annex Annex 1a Certificate of the passed Master’s examination (M.Sc.) in German Annex 1b Certificate of the passed Master’s examination (M.Sc.) in English Annex 2a Certificate and Academic Record of the passed Master’s examination (M.Sc.) in German Annex 2b Certificate and Academic Record of the passed Master’s examination (M.Sc.) in English Annex 2c Diploma Supplement Annex 3 Structure of the Engineering Physics Master Programme of the faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg and the Department of Technology of the University of Applied Science Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

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Annex 1a

Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Fakultät V,

und Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven, Fachbereich Technik

Masterurkunde

Frau/Herrn …...........................................................................................................

geboren am ............................. in ...........................................................................

hat den Masterstudiengang Engineering Physics

im Schwerpunkt………………………………………

an der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg und der Fachhochschule Olden-

burg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven gemäß der Prüfungsordnung vom

....................................... mit der Gesamtnote .................................

erfolgreich abgeschlossen.

Ihr/Ihm wird der Hochschulgrad

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

verliehen.

Siegel der Hochschulen

Oldenburg, den…………… Emden, den………………...

Die Dekanin / Der Dekan der Fakultät V der

Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

Die/Der Vorsitzende des Prüfungsausschusses

Engineering Physics

Die Dekanin / Der Dekan des Fachbereichs

Technik der Fachhochschule Olden-

burg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

Fachbereich Technik

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Annex 1b

Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Faculty V,

and University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven,

Faculty of Technology

Certificate

With this certificate the University of Oldenburg and the University of Applied Sciences Olden-

burg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven award

Ms/Mr ...................................................................................................................

born ................................... in ..............................................................................

the degree of

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The above named student has fulfilled the examination requirements in the Master of Science pro-

gramme in Engineering Physic, major……………………………………..,

with the overall grade…………………..............

Seals of the universities

Oldenburg, ………………... Emden, …...………………...

Dean of the faculty V of the Carl von Os-

sietzky University Oldenburg

Chair of the Engineering Physics examination

board

Dean of the faculty of technology, University

of Applied Sciences Olden-

burg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

Faculty of Technology

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Annex 2a

Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Fakultät V,

und Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven, Fachbereich Technik

Zeugnis

über den erfolgreichen Abschluss des Masterstudienganges Engineering Physics

Frau/Herrn .............................................................................................................

geboren am ............................. in ...........................................................................

hat den Masterstudiengang Engineering Physics

im Schwerpunkt……………………………………...

an der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg und der Fachhochschule Olden-

burg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven gemäß der Prüfungsordnung vom

....................................... mit der Gesamtnote ..........................................und einer

relativen ECTS-Note ………………………erfolgreich abgeschlossen.

Die Masterarbeit mit dem Thema…………………………………………………………... wurde mit der No-

te…………………….. bewertet.

Die beigefügte Liste der bestandenen Modulprüfungen mit Noten und ECTS-Punkten ist Bestandteil

dieses Zeugnisses.

Siegel der Hochschulen

Oldenburg, den…………… Emden, den………………...

Die/Der Vorsitzende des Prüfungsausschusses

Engineering Physics

ECTS Notenstufen: A die besten 10% B die nächsten 25% C die nächsten 30% D die nächsten 25% E die nächsten 10%

Fachbereich Technik

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Annex 2b

Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Faculty V,

and University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven,

Faculty of Technology

Certificate and Academic Record

Ms/Mr ...................................................................................................................

born ................................... in ..............................................................................

has successfully completed the Master Programme in Engineering Physics at the University of Olden-

burg and the University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven according to the

examination regulation

as of…………….. with the overall grade…………………..

and a relative ECTS-grade of………………………………..

The Master’s thesis with the subject…………………………………………………… was graded…………………………….

The attached list of passed module examinations with grades and ECTS-points is part of the certifi-

cate.

Seals of the universities

Oldenburg, ………………... Emden, …...………………...

Chair of the Engineering Physics examination

board

ECTS Grades: A the first 10% B the next 25% C the next 30% D the next 25% E the next 10%

Faculty of Technology

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Annex 2 c

Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

Diploma Supplement This Diploma Supplement model was developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international ‘transparency’ and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplo-mas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, an explanation should give the reason why. 1. HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION 1.1 Family Name:

«Nachname» 1.2 First Name:

«Vorname» Date, Place of Birth:

«GebDatum», «GebOrt» 1.3 Student ID Number or Code:

«Matrikel-Nummer»

2. QUALIFICATION 2.1 Name of Qualification (full, abbreviated; in original language):

Master of Science, M.Sc.

Title Conferred (full, abbreviated; in original language): Master of Science, M.Sc.

2.2 Main Field(s) of Study:

Engineering Physics Specialisation in « Biomedical Physics/Laser & Optics/Materials Science/Renewable En-ergy/Sound & Vibration »

2.3 Institutions Awarding the Qualification (in original language): Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg Fakultät V - Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften

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Institut für Physik Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

Fachbereich Technik Abteilung Naturwissenschaftliche Technik Status (Type / Control)

University / State Institution University of Applied Sciences / State Institution

2.4 Institutions Administering Studies: same

2.5 Language of Instruction/Examination:

German and English 3. LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION 3.1 Level:

Graduate/second degree by courses and research with thesis

3.2 Official Length of Program: Two years: 4 semester, 120 ECTS-credits

3.3 Access Requirements: Bakkalaureus/Bachelor degree (three or four years), in the main field of study or appropriate related field

4. CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED 4.1 Mode of Study:

Full-time (two years)

4.2 Program Requirements: This two year lasting study course contains the following parts: Experimental and Applied Physics, Subject of Specialization, Engineering, Management and Laboratory. “Physics” gives the fundamentals for a future-proof and application oriented understanding. Extra lectures like Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Materials Science point out how the concepts of modern physics can be applied, particularly with regard to modern technolo-gies. The focus is set on scientific education with a substantial contribution from Theoretical Physics. During the lectures of „Subject of Specialization“ the students get to know the fundamentals as well as the state-of-the-art applications of the particular main focus of „Biomedical Physics“, „Laser & Optics“, „Materials Science “, „Renewable Energy “, or „Sound & Vibration“. The master thesis has to be prepared within 6 months.

4.3 Program Details:

See “Zeugnis über die Abschlussprüfung zum Master of Science” / “Final Examination Certifi-cate” or “Transcript of Records” for list of courses and grades, topic of thesis, and final grade.

4.4 Grading Scheme:

General grading scheme cf. „National Higher Education System: Germany“ 8.6

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Grade Distribution

very good sehr gut

good gut

satisfactory befriedigend

sufficient ausreichend

failing nicht bestanden

1.0 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.7 4.0 5.0 Final Grade:

Sehr Gut 1.00 – 1.50 Gut 1.51 – 2.50 Befriedigend 2.51 – 3.50 Ausreichend 3.51 – 4.00 Nicht ausreichend > 4.0

4.5 Overall Classification (in original language):

«Gesamtnote (Zahl, Wort) » Based on weighted average of grades in examination fields.

5. FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION 5.1 Access to Further Study:

Qualifies to apply for admission for admission for doctoral work (research thesis)

5.2 Professional Status:

The Master title certified by the "Master Urkunde" qualifies the holder to the legally protected professional title "Master of Science" and to do professional work in the field of applied physics.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.1 Additional Information:

Accredited on December 13, 2002, by the Accreditation Agency for Study Programs in Engi-neering, Informatics/Computer Science, Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ASIIN), Düssel-dorf, Germany. Reaccredited on March 28, 2008.

EUR-ACE Label The programme is designated as a Second Cycle EUROPEAN-ACCREDITED ENGINEER-ING PROGRAMME by the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE).

<<here is space to certify tutorial activities>>

6.2 Further Information Sources:

About the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg: http://www.uni-oldenburg.de About the University of Applied Sciences Fachhochschule Olden-burg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven: http://www.fh-oow.de About the study program: http://www.physik.uni-oldenburg.de/EP/

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For national information sources cf. Sect. 8.8

7. CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT This Diploma Supplement refers to the following original documents: - Master Urkunde / Certificate Master of Science - Zeugnis über die Abschlussprüfung zum Master of Science / Final Examination Certificate - Transkript/Transcript

Certification Date: «ErstDatumL» ___________________________________ «PrüfVorsitz» Chairman Examination Committee (Official Stamp/Seal)

8. NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM: Germany The information on the national higher education system on the following pages provides a context for the qualification and the type of higher education that awarded it (DSDoc 01/03.00).

8.1 Types of Institutions and Institutional Status Higher education (HE) studies in Germany are offered at three types of Higher Education Institutions (HEI).1 - Universitäten (Universities) including various specialized institutions, offer the whole range of aca-demic disciplines. In the German tradition, universities focus in particular on basic research so that advanced stages of study have mainly theoretical orientation and research-oriented components. - Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Sciences) concentrate their study programmes in engi-neering and other technical disciplines, business-related studies, social work, and design areas. The common mission of applied research and development implies a distinct application-oriented focus and professional character of studies, which include integrated and supervised work assignments in industry, enterprises or other relevant institutions. - Kunst- und Musikhochschulen (Universities of Art/Music) offer studies for artistic careers in fine arts, performing arts and music; in such fields as directing, production, writing in theatre, film, and other media; and in a variety of design areas, architecture, media and communication. Higher Education Institutions are either state or state-recognized institutions. In their operations, in-cluding the organization of studies and the designation and award of degrees, they are both subject to higher education legislation. 8.2 Types of Programmes and Degrees Awarded Studies in all three types of institutions have traditionally been offered in integrated "long" (one-tier) programmes leading to Diplom- or Magister Artium degrees or completed by a Staatsprüfung (State Examination).

1 Berufsakademien are not considered as Higher Education Institutions, they only exist in some of the Länder. They offer educational programmes in close cooperation with private companies. Students receive a formal degree and carry out an apprenticeship at the company. Some Berufsakademien offer Bachelor courses which are recognized as an academic degree if they are accredited by a German accreditation agency.

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Within the framework of the Bologna-Process one-tier study programmes are successively being re-placed by a two-tier study system. Since 1998, a scheme of first- and second-level degree pro-grammes (Bachelor and Master) was introduced to be offered parallel to or instead of integrated "long" programmes. These programmes are designed to provide enlarged variety and flexibility to students in planning and pursuing educational objectives, they also enhance international compatibility of studies. For details cf. Sec. 8.4.1, 8.4.2, and 8.4.3 respectively. Table 1 provides a synoptic summary. 8.3 Approval/Accreditation of Programmes and Degrees To ensure quality and comparability of qualifications, the organization of studies and general degree requirements have to conform to principles and regulations established by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the States of the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK).2 In 1999, a system of accreditation for programmes of study has become operational under the control of an Accreditation Council at national level. All new programmes have to be accredited under this scheme; after a successful accreditation they receive the quality-label of the Accreditation Coun-cil.3 Table 1: Institutions, Programmes and Degrees in German Higher Education

2 Common structural guidelines of the Länder as set out in Article 9 Clause 2 of the Framework Act for Higher Education (HRG) for the accreditation of Bachelor’s and Master’s study courses (Resolution of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany of 10.10. 2003, as amended on 21.4.2005). 3 “Law establishing a Foundation ‘Foundation for the Accreditation of Study Programmes in Germany’”, entered into force as from 26.2.2005, GV. NRW. 2005, nr. 5, p. 45 in connection with the Declaration of the Länder to the Foundation “Foundation: Foundation for the Accreditation of Study Programmes in Germany” (Resolution of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany of 16.12.2004.

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8.4 Organization and Structure of Studies The following programmes apply to all three types of institutions. Bachelor’s and Master’s study courses may be studied consecutively, at various higher education institutions, at different types of higher education institutions and with phases of professional work between the first and the second qualification. The organization of the study programmes makes use of modular components and of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) with 30 credits corresponding to one semester. 8.4.1 Bachelor Bachelor degree study programmes lay the academic foundations, provide methodological skills and lead to qualifications related to the professional field. The Bachelor degree is awarded after 3 to 4 years.

Integrated/Long (One-Tier) Programmes

Doctorate

Transfer Procedures

Doctorate (Dr.)

(Thesis research; may include

formal course work)

Diplom (FH) degree [4 years]

Diplom & M.A. degrees, Certificates, certified examinations [4.5 years]

Doctorate (Dr.)

UNIVERSITIES (Universitäten) &

SPECIALISED INSTI-TUTIONS

of university standing (Theologische und Päda-gogische Hochschulen)

[Doctorate]

UNIVERSITIES OF

APPLIED SCIENCES (UAS)

- (Fachhochschulen)

(FH)

UNIVERSITIES OF ART/MUSIC

(Kunst-/ Musik-hochschulen)

[Some Doctorate]

Diplom & Magister Artium (M.A.) degrees [4-5 years]

Staatsprüfung (State Examination) [3-6.5 years]

Master (M.A./M.Sc./M.Eng./LL.M)

[1-2 years] Bachelor (B.A./B.Sc./B.Eng./LL.B)

[3-4 years]

Master (M.A./M.Sc./M.Eng./LL.M)

[1-2 years] Bachelor (B.A./B.Sc./B.Eng./LL.B)

[3-4 years]

Master (M.A./M.F.A./M.Mus.)

[1-2 years] Bachelor (B.A./B.F.A./B.Mus.)

[3-4 years]

Transfer Procedures

Transfer Procedures

Transfer Procedures

Programmes/

Degrees

First degree

Second degree

Transfer Procedures

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The Bachelor degree programme includes a thesis requirement. Study courses leading to the Bache-lor degree must be accredited according to the Law establishing a Foundation for the Accreditation of Study Programs in Germany.4 First degree programmes (Bachelor) lead to Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Ba-chelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) or Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.). 8.4.2 Master Master is the second degree after another 1 to 2 years. Master study programmes must be differenti-ated by the profile types “more practice-oriented” and “more research-oriented”. Higher Education Institutions define the profile of each Master study programme. The Master degree study programme includes a thesis requirement. Study programs leading to the Master degree must be accredited according to the Law establishing a Foundation for the Accredita-tion of Study Programs in Germany.5 Second degree programmes (Master) lead to Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Master of Laws (L.L.M), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) or Master of Music (M.Mus.). Master study programmes, which are designed for continuing education or which do not build on the preceding Bachelor study programmes in terms of their content, may carry other designa-tions (e.g. MBA). 8.4.3 Integrated "Long" Programmes (One-Tier):

Diplom degrees, Magister Artium, Staatsprüfung

An integrated study programme is either mono-disciplinary (Diplom degrees, most programmes com-pleted by a Staatsprüfung) or comprises a combination of either two major or one major and two minor fields (Magister Artium). The first stage (1.5 to 2 years) focuses on broad orientations and foundations of the field(s) of study. An Intermediate Examination (Diplom-Vorprüfung for Diplom degrees; Zwischenprüfung or credit requirements for the Magister Artium) is prerequisite to enter the second stage of advanced studies and specializations. Degree requirements include submission of a thesis (up to 6 months duration) and comprehensive final written and oral examinations. Similar regulations apply to studies leading to a Staatsprüfung. The level of qualification is equivalent to the Master level. - Integrated studies at Universitäten (U) last 4 to 5 years (Diplom degree, Magister Artium) or 3 to 6.5 years (Staatsprüfung). The Diplom degree is awarded in engineering disciplines, the natural sciences as well as economics and business. In the humanities, the corresponding degree is usually the Magis-ter Artium (M.A.). In the social sciences, the practice varies as a matter of institutional traditions. Stud-ies preparing for the legal, medical, pharmaceutical and teaching professions are completed by a Staatsprüfung. The three qualifications (Diplom, Magister Artium and Staatsprüfung) are academically equivalent. They qualify to apply for admission to doctoral studies. Further prerequisites for admission may be defined by the Higher Education Institution, cf. Sec. 8.5. - Integrated studies at Fachhochschulen (FH)/Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) last 4 years and lead to a Diplom (FH) degree. While the FH/UAS are non-doctorate granting institutions, qualified graduates may apply for admission to doctoral studies at doctorate-granting institutions, cf. Sec. 8.5. - Studies at Kunst- and Musikhochschulen (Universities of Art/Music etc.) are more diverse in their organization, depending on the field and individual objectives. In addition to Diplom/Magister degrees, the integrated study programme awards include Certificates and certified examinations for specialized areas and professional purposes. 8.5 Doctorate Universities as well as specialized institutions of university standing and some Universities of Art/Music are doctorate-granting institutions. Formal prerequisite for admission to doctoral work is a qualified Master (UAS and U), a Magister degree, a Diplom, a Staatsprüfung, or a foreign equivalent. Particularly qualified holders of a Bachelor or a Diplom (FH) degree may also be admitted to doctoral studies without acquisition of a further degree by means of a procedure to determine their aptitude.

4 See note No. 4. 5 See note No. 4.

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The universities respectively the doctorate-granting institutions regulate entry to a doctorate as well as the structure of the procedure to determine aptitude. Admission further requires the acceptance of the Dissertation research project by a professor as a supervisor. 8.6 Grading Scheme The grading scheme in Germany usually comprises five levels (with numerical equivalents; intermedi-ate grades may be given): "Sehr Gut" (1) = Very Good; "Gut" (2) = Good; "Befriedigend" (3) = Satisfac-tory; "Ausreichend" (4) = Sufficient; "Nicht ausreichend" (5) = Non-Sufficient/Fail. The minimum pass-ing grade is "Ausreichend" (4). Verbal designations of grades may vary in some cases and for doctoral degrees. In addition institutions may already use the ECTS grading scheme, which operates with the levels A (best 10 %), B (next 25 %), C (next 30 %), D (next 25 %), and E (next 10 %). 8.7 Access to Higher Education The General Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife, Abitur) after 12 to 13 years of schooling allows for admission to all higher educational studies. Specialized variants (Fachgebundende Hochschulreife) allow for admission to particular disciplines. Access to Fach-hochschulen (UAS) is also possible with a Fachhochschulreife, which can usually be acquired after 12 years of schooling. Admission to Universities of Art/Music may be based on other or require additional evidence demonstrating individual aptitude. Higher Education Institutions may in certain cases apply additional admission procedures. 8.8 National Sources of Information - Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) [Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany]; Lennéstrasse 6, D-53113 Bonn; Fax: +49[0]228/501- 229; Phone: +49[0]228/501-0 - Central Office for Foreign Education (ZaB) as German NARIC; www.kmk.org; E-Mail: zab@kmk.org - "Documentation and Educational Information Service" as German EURYDICE-Unit, providing the national dossier on the education system (www.kmk.org/doku/bildungswesen.htm; E-Mail: eurydice@kmk.org) - Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) [German Rectors’ Conference]; Ahrstrasse 39, D-53175 Bonn; Fax: +49[0]228/887-110; Phone: +49[0]228/887-0; www.hrk.de; E-Mail: sekr@hrk.de - "Higher Education Compass" of the German Rectors’ Conference features comprehensive information on institutions, programmes of study, etc. (www.higher-education-compass.de)

Field 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester CP/%

Physics / Mathematics

Simulation/ Modelling

(6)

Quantum Mechanics (6)

Solid State Physics (6)

18/ 15

Engineering (9)

Engineering (6)

Engineering Engineering

(9) Material Sciences (6)

Seminar advanced topics of EP

(3)

33/ 28

Specialisation Specialisation

(9) Specialisation

(9)

Specialisation (Preparatory for Master Thesis)

(6)

24/ 20

Laboratory

Project (research or internship)

(9)

9/ 7

Management Management

(6)

Thesis (30)

6 5

30/ 25

CP 30 30 30 30 120