Chemistry (BSc) Program at a Glance

Chemistry is the central nanoscience leading and enabling the development of the world’s future important technologies. Thus it comes as no surprise that every aspect of our lives is affected and shaped by our understanding and continual redefinition of chemistry. Some of the foremost problems facing mankind in the next century are: energy, environment, food and medicine; and chemists will be there to meet those challenges.

The chemistry program at Jacobs University offers a three-year, 180 ECTS credit, Bachelor of Science degree that follows the most recent guidelines established for the Eurobachelor’s degree and the American Chemical Society. Our program enables students to fulfill the natural science course requirements for U.S. medical schools within their first two years of study, allowing for early and rigorous preparation for the MCAT exam and subsequent application to medical schools.

Following a broad natural science, engineering, and technology education in the first year, with complimentary lab modules, the second year focuses on the core disciplines, with two integrated lab courses broadly covering synthetic, analytical, physical, and engineering aspects. The third year offers one of the largest independent research programs at Jacobs University accompanied by seminars, and concluding with the BSc thesis.

The chemistry curriculum allows students to specialize in additional areas such as nanomolecular science, chemical engineering, biochemistry, environmental and analytical chemistry, biophysical chemistry, and geochemistry including guided research projects in these areas of chemical science.

During the first year, general (introductory) lectures and lab courses are mandatory. As outlined in the handbook, the students select more courses from a variety of electives from the School of Engineering and Science (SES) or from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). In addition, so-called University Studies Courses (USCs) have to be selected which are taught by professors from both Schools. They are unique in that here perspectives from apparently different areas of science are brought together.

For a full listing of the Course Requirements of the Undergraduate Chemistry Program please see the program handbook. 
 
See also the Program Handbook for the course requirements for students matriculated in the year:
|2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003

Prof. Dr. Detlef Gabel
Organic and Biochemistry
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Kortz
Synthetic Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
Prof. Dr. Nikolai Kuhnert
Analytical and Organic Chemistry
Prof. Dr. Werner M. Nau
Physical Organic Chemistry
Prof. Dr. Thomas C. Nugent
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Prof. Dr. Danilo Roccatano
Professor of Biochemical Engineering
Prof. Dr. Gerd-Volker Röschenthaler
Inorganic Chemistry

Because Chemistry is the core science relating to nearly every aspect of our lives, career opportunities are diverse and abundant. Career possibilities range from research and development in the areas of pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, materials and energy to environmental monitoring and forensic science. Chemists are also successful in other positions such as: production managers, business consultants, medical doctors, patent attorneys, marketers and even politicians!