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Chemistry Major Subject (Academic)
Overview
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Duration:
6 semesters
Course Start:
Winter semester
Restrictions:
Without NC
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Contents of the subject Chemistry
What our students say
As a chemistry student, I have plenty of opportunities to go into the lab myself, carry out reactions and find out how this science actually works. I’ve met lots of great people here on campus and in my faculty. It’s a lovely, fairly small community, which makes it feel particularly close-knit. Fellow students support one another – and that makes studying even more enjoyable. I can recommend this degree to anyone who’s passionate about the natural sciences, enjoys hands-on work and would like to get stuck in from time to time.”
Finn, student
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Advantages of the subject Chemistry at Bielefeld University
Interdisciplinary Education
The Bachelor’s degree programme in ‘Chemistry’ at Bielefeld University offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary education which, depending on the specialisation, incorporates elements of physics, mathematics, computer science, biology and medicine. This broad-based education enables students to examine and tackle complex chemical problems from a variety of perspectives.
A Research-Strong Faculty
The Faculty of Chemistry is renowned for its excellent research output. Students benefit from modern laboratories and a practice-oriented education that integrates them into current research projects at an early stage and provides them with valuable practical experience.
Wide Range of Specialisations
The degree programme offers the opportunity to choose from various specialisations, such as experimental chemistry. This flexibility allows students to explore their individual interests in greater depth and prepare for specific career goals.
Practical laboratory experience
Students work in well-equipped laboratories, where they learn essential skills in the safe handling of chemicals and the conduct of experiments. Practical laboratory sessions form a central part of the degree programme and help students develop their methodological skills.
Strong networking opportunities
Bielefeld University offers numerous opportunities to network with companies and institutions in the chemical industry. Through work placements and collaborative projects, students can forge valuable contacts that are of great benefit when entering the world of work.
The Bachelor’s degree programme in ‘Chemistry’ at Bielefeld University offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary education which, depending on the specialisation, incorporates elements of physics, mathematics, computer science, biology and medicine. This broad-based education enables students to examine and tackle complex chemical problems from a variety of perspectives.
A Research-Strong Faculty
The Faculty of Chemistry is renowned for its excellent research output. Students benefit from modern laboratories and a practice-oriented education that integrates them into current research projects at an early stage and provides them with valuable practical experience.
Wide Range of Specialisations
The degree programme offers the opportunity to choose from various specialisations, such as experimental chemistry. This flexibility allows students to explore their individual interests in greater depth and prepare for specific career goals.
Practical laboratory experience
Students work in well-equipped laboratories, where they learn essential skills in the safe handling of chemicals and the conduct of experiments. Practical laboratory sessions form a central part of the degree programme and help students develop their methodological skills.
Strong networking opportunities
Bielefeld University offers numerous opportunities to network with companies and institutions in the chemical industry. Through work placements and collaborative projects, students can forge valuable contacts that are of great benefit when entering the world of work.
Career prospects
The degree programme opens up a wide range of career prospects in various fields, for example:
Research and development: This qualification paves the way for a career in academic or industrial research, where knowledge of Chemistry is applied to the development of new technologies and products.
Chemical industry: Graduates can work in the chemical industry, where they contribute to the development and optimisation of chemical processes.
Business and administration: In business and administration, there are opportunities to work in roles that require a knowledge of chemistry in quality control, marketing or management.
Environmental protection and nature conservation: Graduates can also work in the field of environmental protection and nature conservation, where they can apply their specialist knowledge to solve ecological problems.
The Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry primarily serves as the foundation for a subsequent master course. For many career paths in chemistry, a master course or even a PhD is a prerequisite.
Research and development: This qualification paves the way for a career in academic or industrial research, where knowledge of Chemistry is applied to the development of new technologies and products.
Chemical industry: Graduates can work in the chemical industry, where they contribute to the development and optimisation of chemical processes.
Business and administration: In business and administration, there are opportunities to work in roles that require a knowledge of chemistry in quality control, marketing or management.
Environmental protection and nature conservation: Graduates can also work in the field of environmental protection and nature conservation, where they can apply their specialist knowledge to solve ecological problems.
The Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry primarily serves as the foundation for a subsequent master course. For many career paths in chemistry, a master course or even a PhD is a prerequisite.
What are the access requirements?
Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
What formalities are important?
Course start
Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.
The studies Major Subject (Academic) Chemistry comprise 120 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.
Application, admission, and enrolment
The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.
Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
The courses
You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.
An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.
Possible Combinations
Possible Combinations
This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:
Possible combinations for Combined Bachelor
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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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Overview
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Duration:
6 semesters
Course Start:
Winter semester
Restrictions:
Without NC
1
Apply now!
Put together your degree programme now
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