• 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.

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

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.

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.

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.