Chemistry
Chemistry (B.Sc.)
The bachelor’s degree program in Chemistry is offered in German only.
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 6
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen
- Number of students
- 150-250
- Subject group
- Mathematics, Natural sciences
- Special ways to study
- 1-subject Bachelor
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Admission Requirements
- No Admissions Restrictions
What is the degree program about?
The chemistry degree program is particularly characterized due to the varied mix of lectures and practical work in the laboratory. You will deal with the classical disciplines of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry as well as theoretical and computational chemistry. In this way, you will get a good overview of the interrelationships in chemistry and its neighboring disciplines. The theory you learn in lectures and seminars is supplemented and deepened by extensive practical work in research laboratories. This gives you an early insight into basic and application-oriented chemical research. You will learn to formulate scientific questions and to work scientifically on your own. The chemistry degree program offers more than just technical knowledge of substance properties and transformations. In a whole range of key qualifications, you will also acquire the ability to communicate specialist content and to help develop interdisciplinary problem-solving strategies in research teams.
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- 1st – 4th semester Basic education
In the first semester, the basic training begins with modules in General Chemistry and the minor subjects Mathematics and Experimental Physics, the latter laying the foundations for scientific thinking. In the second semester, mathematics is replaced by theoretical chemistry. Inorganic chemistry is joined by organic and physical chemistry. In the third and fourth semesters, toxicology, law and biochemistry are on your schedule in addition to in-depth lectures in the chemical disciplines. At the end of the fourth semester, you will have a broad basis for subsequent specialization. - 5th – 6th semester: In-depth phase
The in-depth phase gives you a deeper insight into chemical and physical relationships. Particular emphasis is placed here on well-founded preparative-experimental training (syntheses) on the one hand and analytical methods on the other. - 6th semester: Bachelor thesis
The Bachelor thesis is usually written in the 6th semester. Within a given time limit, you will independently work on a topic from chemistry using subject-specific scientific methods and then present the results in an appropriate manner.
- 1st – 4th semester Basic education
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Minor subjects:
Mathematics, physics, biology (biochemistry/molecular biology), toxicology, law. -
- Curiosity! A lot! Interest in scientific questions as well as an inquiring mind: Why, why, why?
- Fun with practical work in the laboratory
- Independent working style, perseverance and motivation
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Building on the Bachelor’s program, FAU offers an English-language Master’s program in Chemistry. In addition to in-depth training in the core chemical subjects, this program allows students to focus on a special field through elective, optional and in-depth modules.
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Building on the Bachelor’s degree program, FAU offers an English-language Master’s degree program in Chemistry. In addition to in-depth training in the core chemical subjects, this program allows students to focus on a special field through elective, optional and in-depth modules.
If you prefer a more interdisciplinary education, the English-language Master’s in Molecular Science could also be an option. Based on the classical disciplines of chemistry, physics, biology, pharmacy and medicine, students can specialize and study the two subfields of Molecular Nano Science and Molecular Life Science in greater depth.
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During your chemistry studies, you will definitely have the opportunity to take one or more semesters abroad. For this purpose, we have concluded numerous partnership agreements with universities in Europe and the rest of the world. An overview of the most common possibilities for a stay abroad, e.g. Erasmus or our direct exchange with universities, can be found on the pages of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Here you can also find information about internships abroad especially for natural scientists.
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Application deadline winter semester
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30.09.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- DSH 2 or equivalent
- Details and notes
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The application deadline for the winter semester for international applicants is July 15th.
The Chemistry degree program is currently admission-free (NC-free) and can only be started in the winter semester.
In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
Do you need help or more information?
Our Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) is the central point of contact for all questions about studying and starting a degree programme. Our Student Service Centres and subject advisors support you in planning your studies.