BSc Biotechnical Chemistry at Ilmenau University of Technology

Covers the foundations of chemistry and life, and how biological and chemical principles are used to develop new products, processes and technical applications such as new drugs and biodegradable plastics. Students work in the laboratory up to three days per week, analysing biochemical reactions and carrying out syntheses. A three-month industry or research internship takes place in the sixth semester.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 credit points  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October)  |  Location: Ilmenau, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Foundation subjects (general and inorganic chemistry, physical and organic chemistry, cell biology), chemistry and biology (experimental chemistry, synthetic chemistry, analytics, technical chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology), further science and technology subjects (mathematics, physics, biotechnology, anatomy and physiology, engineering electives), soft skills, a research internship and the bachelor thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates work in research institutions, life sciences, the pharmaceutical industry, nanotechnology, molecular diagnostics and environmental protection.

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