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The Department of Chemistry and Biology introduces itself

The department currently has 17 professorships in areas including classical chemistry and biology. In addition, Siegen is known for innovative research and teaching in analytical, macromolecular and construction chemistry, as well as biochemistry, biotechnology and bioinformatics.
 
The department offers two Bachelor's degree courses in Chemistry and Digital Biomedical and Health Science and international Master's degree courses in Chemistry, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and Biomedical Technology, as well as teacher training courses in Biology and Chemistry. The range of courses is rounded off by the possibility of a doctorate, usually with the degree of Dr. rer. nat.
 
The department is represented in the INCYTE research center, both in the Micro- and Nanoanalytics Facility (MNaF) and with the specially equipped S2 laboratory area.
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Fire Safety Assistant Training

Certified Fire Safety Assistant Training and Refresher Course

Neue Veröffentlichung in Scientific Reports

New publication in Scientific Reports: Domperidone inhibits dengue virus infection by targeting the viral envelope protein and nonstructural protein 1

Faculty IV's 2026 Annual Celebration
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Siegen researcher travels to Nobel Laureate Conference
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Longstanding loyalty to the university honored
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Signaling pathways in the intestine: Siegen research opens up new therapeutic opportunities
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University of Siegen Launches International Content Partnership
International
Teaching Award of the NT Schools 2026 - Nominate now!
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Teaching and research areas of biology

Links to the working groups of the Institute of Biology

Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Didactics of Biology
Human and Neurobiology
Molecular Biology
Organismic Biology

Study program

Our information on Bachelor's, Master's and teaching degree programs and PhD in the Department of Chemistry and Biology

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Bachelor program

Chemistry

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Master program

Chemistry

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Teaching degree program

Chemistry

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Master program

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

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Teaching degree program

Biology

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Bachelor program

Digital Biomedical and Health Science

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Master program

Biomedical Technology

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PhD

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First semester introduction

Bachelor, Master, Teacher training

ChemistryWelcome Week (ESE) at Faculty IVCentral first semester welcome
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Study counseling

Bachelor, Master, Teacher training

Study counselingLiaison lecturers
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Examination offices

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ChemistryDigital Biomedical and Health SciencesNanoscience and NanotechnologyTeacher training and educational research
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Student activities

Chemistry and Biology Student CouncilDBHS Student CouncilYoung Chemists ForumAlumni association

Research centers and areas

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Research Center of Micro- and Nanochemistry and (Bio)Technology

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The code of chito-protein interactions

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Micro- and Nanoanalytics Facility

MNaF

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Interdisciplinary Research Center for Nanoanalytics, Nanochemistry, and Cyber-Physical Sensor Technologies

INCYTE

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Service facilities

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Chemistry service

Chemical supply, gas supply, glass blowing, hazardous waste disposal

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Sciformation

The hazardous substances register

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Precision engineering workshop

Location Adolf-Reichwein
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Forms

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Schools and MINToring

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Science Forum

The chemistry schoolchildren laboratory at the University of Siegen.

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FLEX

The outdoor laboratory at the University of Siegen

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Rent a Prof

Expert lectures in schools, an offer for advanced courses in upper secondary schools.

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Dates & Events

Events of the Department of Chemistry and Biology

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Contact

Secretariat

Christine Zizka 
Room: AR-H 112
Phone: +49 (0)271 740-4116 
E-Mail: department@chemie-bio.uni-siegen.de

Opening hours

Monday 08:00-15:00 Wednesday 08:00-11:00 Friday 08:00-15:00

Postal address

University of Siegen
School of Science and Technology
Department of Chemistry and Biology
PO Box
57068 Siegen

Visitor address

University of Siegen
School of Science and Technology
Department of Chemistry and Biology
Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2a
57076 Siegen

 

  • Department spokesperson

    Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manuela S. Killian
    Room: PB-A 414
    Phone: +49 (0)271 740-2984
    Office hours: by appointment 
    E-Mail: manuela.killian@uni-siegen.de

     

  • Deputy

    Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sybille Krauß 
    Room: AR-B 2206/1 
    Phone: +49 (0)271 740-2273 
    Office hours: by appointment 
    E-Mail: sybille.krauss@uni-siegen.de