BSc Lebensmittelchemie at University of Würzburg

Bachelor of Science in food chemistry, recognised as the first examination section of the state examination for state-certified food chemists. It conveys basics in biology, mathematics and physics, sound knowledge of chemistry and, from the fourth semester, composition, production, assessment and quality assurance of food with a focus on instrumental and molecular-biological analysis. Part-time study is possible from winter semester 2025/26.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy  |  Department: Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, Chair of Food Chemistry  |  Duration: 6 semesters (12 semesters part-time); 180 ECTS  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time possible  |  Location: Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory area of 150 ECTS with modules such as Fundamentals of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry practicals, Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, Physical Chemistry for Biology and food chemistry students, Mathematics, Biology of crop plants, Introduction to Physics, Toxicology and Legal Studies, Biochemistry 1 and 2 and Microbiology; the studies end with a bachelor's thesis on a food-analytical question.

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified for professional activity and above all for consecutive master's study; careers in food monitoring, food industry and research follow after the master's and the state examination.

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