Chemistry/Bachelor
The bachelor's programme of chemistry at the Technische Universität Dresden prepares students in a substantial manner for the future. To this end, the students are taught in collaboration with other scientific disciplines. The programme aims to conveye theoretical and practical knowledge of the scientific subjects and enables students to search for independent solutions to scientific and technical questions. Graduating as a Bachelor of Science, the students lay the foundations for further qualifications: master's and doctoral degree. Bachelor alumni can graduate as a Master of Science after two years of study and scientific work. Subsequently, they may research and work in your field of interest to complete a doctoral thesis and gain the degree Dr. rer. nat. / Ph. D. This improves their chances to autonomously pursue a career in science and industry. As chemistry student at TU Dresden, you can benefit from the contact our high school teachers keep with leading chemical companies, following the tradition of our university.
Prerequisites for study
To apply for one of the study programmes, a German general matriculation standard (Abitur) or a certificate is required, that is recognized as equivalent through the ordinance or through the relevant public authority.
Ideally, applicants have a broad school knowledge in chemistry, mathematics and physics and possess practical experience, especially manual and observation skills. Students can begin the study programmes in every winter semester. You find the respective application modalities (restricted admission) in the application documents. Up to 120 students can take the practical laboratory courses of the first semester.
For international applicants, excellent German skills (very good intermediate or advanced level) and a diploma equivalent to the German Abitur (A-levels / High School Diploma) or certain achievements in the motherland are required. Please find detailed information on www.daad.de or www.anabin.de.
You can find further information, application forms and the possibility to send the application online on our webpages for applications to TU Dresden.
Study programme content - course of studies
The standard study period of the Bachelor programme is 6 semesters. The programme is structured according to the study and examination regulations in the
... first study section (4 semesters),
... second study section (2 semesters),
including 3 months for the bachelor thesis.
The first study section comprises the following compulsory modules (subject areas):
| Module | Module Name |
|---|---|
| MAT | Mathematics for chemists |
| PH I | Physics for chemists I |
| PH II | Physics for chemists II |
| AC I | General and inorganic chemistry I |
| AC II | Inorganic chemistry II |
| AC III | Concepts in Inorganic chemistry |
| AC IV | Advanced practicals in Inorganic chemistry |
| AN I | General and analytical chemistry I |
| AN II | Analytical chemistry II |
| AN III | Analytical chemistry III |
| OC I | Organic chemistry I |
| OC II | Organic chemistry II |
| PC I | Physical chemistry I |
| PC II | Physical chemistry II |
| PC III | Introduction in theoretical chemistry |
| PC IV | Practical course in physical and theoretical chemistry |
| PC V | Special practical course in physical chemistry |
| OTM | Orientation module |
80% of the first study section are assigned to these chemistry subjects. Other subjects as mathematics, physics and informatics account for the remaining 20%. A partical emphasis is put on the practical laboratory courses, which amount to 45% of the standard period of study.
The second study section comprises the following madatory modules:
| Module | Module Name |
|---|---|
| OC III | Organic chemistry III |
| OC IV | Organic chemistry IV |
| PC VI | Theoretical chemistry |
| WP I | Biochemistry |
| WP II | Macromolecular chemistry |
| WP III | Technical chemistry |
| ENG | Technical English |
| QSM | Cross-sectional module |
| BA | Bachelor thesis |
Additionally, students can chose between the following elective laboratory practicals: technical chemistry, macromolecular chemistry or biochemistry.
The bachelor exam includes the subjects of the modules in the first and second study section as well as the bachelor thesis.
Students can do their bachelor thesis in the following subjects:
- Analytical chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Biochemistry chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Macromolecular chemistry
- Technical chemistry
As in the first study section, great importance is attached to the laboratory practicals, which occupy 38% of the second study section.