Program Structure
Bachelor
In the bachelor's program, students initially focus on the fundamentals of chemistry in the areas of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, mathematics, physics, physical chemistry, and applied chemistry. According to the standard period of study, this is scheduled for the first 4 semesters.
Once you have mastered these, you can choose your own areas of focus in the advanced courses. There are three tracks to choose from:
A: “Classical” chemistry, with a focus on synthesis and analysis in organic and inorganic chemistry.
B: Physical chemistry, with a focus on measurements and simulations of chemical processes.
C: Technical and polymer chemistry, with a focus on catalysis, industrial plant design, and the manufacture of plastics.
The program includes numerous laboratory practicums in various fields. Progress in chemistry is assessed through smaller, ungraded coursework (exams/practicums) that must be passed in order to be admitted to the graded module final exams (MAPs). The MAPs are generally oral and are weighted according to the workload in the individual modules.
Master
The master's program consists of an additional semester of advanced-level courses, a semester of electives—during which students have a somewhat wider range of options—followed by a specialized project (similar to a bachelor's thesis) and related lectures, and finally, the master's thesis.
As a reminder
After completing the foundational phase of the program, students must choose a track of study. Under the standard period of study, this occurs at the end of the fourth semester.
You can choose between Study Track A (classical chemistry), Study Track B (physics/mathematics), and Study Track C (engineering/application-oriented).
You can find more information in the module handbook and at the information session held during the summer semester.