Studying at the molecular level: a degree in chemistry in Germany

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf: 

Business Chemistry (Bachelor’s) 

What role does chemistry play in a changing economy? Studying business chemistry at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf in North Rhine-Westphalia gives students a better understanding of molecular compounds - and of how important chemistry is for industrial solutions. This makes graduates of this degree course particularly attractive to employers. From the very first semester, students gain practical experience in the lab.  

Leuphana University of Lüneburg: 

Sustainable Chemistry (Master’s) 

If you already have a job but want to acquire an additional academic qualification as an expert in climate change solutions, resource utilisation and technological innovation, Leuphana University of Lüneburg is the place for you. Taught in English, the university’s degree in Sustainable Chemistry is designed as a part-time course for those already in full-time employment. Lectures, practical experiments and laboratory internships take place during the programme’s face-to-face phases, providing opportunities for professional networking. 

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz: 

Biomedical Chemistry (Master’s) 

“Studying so that doctors can provide better help”: This Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz slogan makes it clear what its master’s degree in biomedical chemistry - which is taught for the most part in English - is all about. Students study the causes of disease at molecular level - and also learn about the role chemistry plays in developing new drugs and diagnostic procedures. 

University of Hamburg: 

Bioinformatics (Master’s) 

A multifaceted degree programme: taught in English and German, this master’s course in bioinformatics at the University of Hamburg addresses topics in biology and chemistry at a deeper level; students can specialise in areas such as cheminformatics. They explore how to compare molecules and predict their impact on biological systems - and prepare themselves for key positions in medicine and biotechnology. 

Friedrich Schiller University Jena: 

Chemistry - Energy - Environment 

The way this degree course, which is taught in German, combines chemistry, energy and the environment is unique in Germany. Future professionals in the energy sector and environmental research learn about electrochemistry and modern energy systems, sustainable synthesis methods and environmental process engineering. The latter provides valuable insights into the development of systems for air, water and soil purification.