Overview

Areas of study

In six semesters the bachelor course covers the basic four core areas of chemistry: inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and biochemistry/bioanalysis. This program is then rounded off with a practice-orientated professional practical training in which the students acquire basic practical and theoretical knowledge about processes in typical occupational fields of chemistry. In the framework of the final study paper (bachelor thesis) the students independently work on a scientific problem in one of the four areas of chemistry – a problem which is to be solved structurally and brings up typical questions and problems from practice and research.

Subject-specific prerequisites

An interest in natural science and in particular in chemistry is expected. Basics in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics are helpful. As the practical education plays a big part in that course of study, the pleasure in experimentation, a minimum of practical skill and a certain amount of persistence are also to be desired. Students applying should have a good knowledge of English or be ready to acquire this as soon as possible. A preparatory course in mathematics (Vorkurs Mathematik) is offered for all first-year students. Participation is strongly recommended. More on this...