Shape Your Own Future, Starting Here in Siegen
In the bachelor's degree program in chemistry, you'll build a strong foundation in the core chemical disciplines and related natural sciences. The program is heavily lab-based, with a hands-on approach that gives you real experimental experience in the lab. You'll also take courses that build key professional skills, such as scientific writing and presenting your work. A bachelor's degree in chemistry gives you an excellent foundation for a master's program in chemistry or a related field, and most of our graduates go on to pursue a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) after finishing their master's.
Quick Facts
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Start of Studies
Winter Semester -
Standard Duration of Study
6 semesters -
Separate Application Required
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Language of Instruction
German
Preparation for your studies
Faculty IV offers various preliminary courses to prepare students for their studies. These follow on from the school curriculum and provide optimal preparation for the start of studies. Participation is voluntary, but makes the transition between school and university much easier. The preliminary courses are suitable for all degree courses at the NT Faculty.
Career Prospects
A broad range of career paths is open to you in industry, research institutes, universities, schools, and the public sector. You can apply your chemistry expertise in areas such as research and development, laboratory management, production, environmental protection, sales, marketing, and management consulting.
Student Voices: Insights into the Chemistry Program
The bachelor’s program in Chemistry provides a strong foundation for graduate study.
Even before beginning my bachelor’s degree, I was drawn to the natural sciences—especially chemistry—so studying Chemistry at the University of Siegen felt like the right choice.
The bachelor’s program in Chemistry provides a strong foundation for graduate study. The Department of Chemistry offers an excellent student-to-faculty ratio, making it easy to speak directly with professors. Lab courses also help you quickly get to know graduate students in the research groups and more experienced classmates, who are always happy to share advice. It is a close-knit, supportive community where there is always someone to answer your questions. One tradition I particularly enjoy is meeting for lunch in the cafeteria with members of the research group.
Despite its close-knit atmosphere, the program offers plenty of scope to shape your own academic path. There is a wide selection of elective courses, which means you can pursue the areas that interest you most, while the research groups cover a broad range of topics—from theoretical calculations and modelling to fundamental research and applied projects with clear practical relevance.
I chose to focus on inorganic chemistry and am currently writing my master’s thesis on the synthesis of novel phosphors. These materials have a wide range of potential applications, from improving technologies such as mobile phones and displays to medical imaging and security features for banknotes.
For anyone who enjoys laboratory work, experimentation, and discovering new ideas—or who is interested in the fundamentals of chemistry—I highly recommend the bachelor’s degree program in chemistry at the University of Siegen.
Course Content and Areas of Focus
Here's What to Expect in the Chemistry Program
Phase I of the Program - Foundational Studies
1st Semester
General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry 1, Mathematics, Physics
2nd Semester
Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry 2, Mathematics (Continuation), Organic Chemistry 1, Physics (Continuation)
Phase II of the Program - Core Courses
3rd Semester
Inorganic Chemistry 3, Organic Chemistry 2, Organic Chemistry 3, Physical Chemistry
4th Semester
Construction and Materials Chemistry, Macromolecular Chemistry, Physical Chemistry 2, Physical Chemistry Lab, Physical Chemistry 3. S
Study Phase III - Elective-Required Courses
5th Semester
Communication Techniques, Advanced Practicum 1, Advanced Practicum 2, Elective Course 1
6th Semester
Law, Safety, and Toxicology, Elective Course 2, Elective Course 3
Bachelor’s Thesis
Elective Course 1: All chemistry courses
Compulsory Elective 2: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
Compulsory Elective 3: All chemistry courses and chemistry pedagogy
In the subject examination regulations, you will find further information about your degree program, such as the study plan and detailed module descriptions:
Examination Regulations (FPO-B) for the Chemistry (CHEM) program in the Bachelor’s degree program at the University of Siegen, dated April 9, 2024
You can reach your future fellow students through the student council:
Chemistry-Biology Student Council
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