Sustainable Chemistry Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic)

FsB vom 05.03.2026

Overview

Bachelor of Science
6 semesters
Winter semester
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Please note that the subject-specific regulations for the Bachelor's degree programme in Sustainable Chemistry dated 05.03.2026 will not come into force until the winter semester 2026/27: You can apply for a study place on this Bachelor's degree programme for the first time for the winter semester 2026/27.


The Bachelor's degree programme in Sustainable Chemistry provides students with sound chemical and scientific knowledge and enables them to help shape the transformation to a sustainable way of life. In addition to the basics of a Chemistry bachelors degree programme, contents include the basic principles of sustainability, the avoidance of waste and emissions, sustainable polymer materials, recycling management, catalysis and biocatalysis. Ethical issues and the responsibility of Chemistry in society are also addressed. At the same time, key competences such as independent work, scientific discussion and reporting, resilience and interdisciplinary teamwork are promoted.

In Bielefeld, we attach great importance to good teaching and personal support for students in order to create an optimal learning environment in which the individual needs of students are catered for and in which students are prepared for their future careers in the best possible way. Career prospects include working as a sustainability manager, in quality control, public administration or in non-governmental organisations.
The degree qualifies students for the English-taught Master's degree programme Sustainable Chemistry.

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.

Formalities / Important information

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 can be found on the following webpage.

The studies Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) Sustainable Chemistry comprise 180 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

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.

Application, admission and enrolment  1

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

To the application portal

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Further links

Internet pages of the subject Sustainable Chemistry

Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):

Faculty of Chemistry with the courses offered

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2025/26 and summer semester 2026.
Information on NC values from previous years

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