Sustainable Chemistry, Bachelor 1 subject

  • How do we make processes more sustainable and reduce waste?
  • How can we store energy so as to ensure that renewable energy is available at all times?
  • Which raw materials do we really need, and how can we replace them with sustainable alternatives?
  • What role does chemistry play in the transition to a climate-neutral society?
  • What makes a material truly ‘sustainable’, and how can this be measured?

Profile

Degree
Bachelor of Science
Start
Winter semester
Duration
6 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Not restricted
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...

​it combines in-depth chemical knowledge with practical skills in order to tackle the social challenges of today and tomorrow responsibly and with regard to ethical apsects.

It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • ​Sustainable Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biophysical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Industrial Chemistry​
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,

​have:

  • Creativity and an interest in scientific phenomena and complex issues relating to sustainability
  • Curiosity about future-oriented topics​

enjoy:

  • Experiments, environment, sustainability, technological progress
  • practical and theoretical, experimental work and the acquisition of new sustainable techniques and methods that not only allow scientific issues to be discussed in terms of sustainability, but also to tackle them in a concrete, experimental way
  • driving innovation and thinking outside the box​

struggle through:

  • intensive practicals, lectures, theoretical foundations (it's worth it!)
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • ​in advanced degree courses
  • in the public sector, e.g. in climate protection management
  • as an industrial chemist, e.g. in waste management or occupational health and safety
  • in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, with a focus on sustainable technology
  • in consulting

And else?
A prep course ... can be covered voluntarily.
Further information about prep courses
An internship ...

is mandatory. It is done during the degree course.

Studying abroad ... can be covered voluntarily.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Prof. Dr. Lars Borchardt

Building, Room: NC 04/399

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-29431

E-mail: lars.borchardt@rub.de

Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft: Chemie / Biochemie

Building, Room: NC 03/34

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25287

E-mail: frchemie@rub.de

Website Fachschaft