Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is the first stage of a professional education that qualifies students for a wide range of careers in teaching and research, the chemical or pharmaceutical industry, or business and administration. Students acquire chemical knowledge and numerous other valuable skills, such as a sense of responsibility and organizational abilities.

Program Structure

The Bachelor's program in Chemistry provides theoretical and practical knowledge in the chemical subfields and the relevant basics of the adjacent natural sciences. Students learn to understand chemical relationships and apply them in a solution-oriented manner, which, together with the acquisition of the necessary practical skills, introduces them to independent work in the experimental science of chemistry.

Degree Requirements

To complete the Bachelor of Science, students must earn a total of 180 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits. The program is divided into a one-year basic study and a two-year advanced study, and is consistently structured, meaning that the knowledge of the preceding courses is essential for understanding the subsequent ones.

Curriculum

The program combines lectures with exercises to convey theoretical knowledge, which is combined with practical work in the laboratory, where experimental methods are learned. In the one-year basic study, students acquire not only specialist knowledge in general chemistry but also the relevant basics in mathematics and physics. In the advanced study, the program splits into the classical chemical disciplines, such as inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical chemistry. Additionally, there are courses in computer science and biochemistry. In the elective area, students can choose courses outside the chemistry department, with a focus on related areas like biology, computer science, physics, or mathematics.

Practical Training

Throughout the program, great emphasis is placed on a well-founded practical-experimental education, in which observational skills and manual skills are trained, particularly in the handling of hazardous substances. Almost half of the ECTS credits are acquired through practical training.

Career Prospects

The Bachelor's degree in Chemistry qualifies students to enter the Master's program in Chemistry, where they can specialize for the first time.

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including:

• Anorganische Chemie (Inorganic Chemistry)
• Organische Chemie (Organic Chemistry)
• Physikalische Chemie (Physical Chemistry)
• Synthese & Katalyse (Synthesis & Catalysis)
• Nanomaterialien (Nanomaterials)
• Theoretische Chemie (Theoretical Chemistry)
• Analytische Chemie (Analytical Chemistry)
• Chemische Biologie (Chemical Biology)