BSc Biomedizinische Chemie (Biomedical Chemistry) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Programme overview

Science programme at the interface of chemistry, biology and medicine, preparing students for research and development in the biomedical field.

Faculty: Fachbereich 09 - Chemie, Pharmazie, Geographie und Geowissenschaften | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) | Study mode: full-time (German-taught; Single-subject bachelor) | Intake: Summer and winter semester | Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Semesters 1-4: general, inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry, mathematics, physics, computational chemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry. Semesters 5-6: biochemistry lab, clinical and pharmaceutical-medicinal chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, elective, soft skills, law and scientific writing, bachelor thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus) (in the 1st subject semester). English sufficient to read and write specialist literature. Interest in natural sciences, especially chemistry and biology, is the main prerequisite; advanced school courses are helpful but not required. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early June to 15 July; summer semester: early December to 15 January.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/meine-bewerbung/bachelor/

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