Chemistry for Sustainability (Bachelor)

On the Bachelor's degree course in Chemistry for Sustainability, you will gain in-depth insights into various areas of chemistry, such as organic, inorganic, physical chemistry and biochemistry. You will also learn important techniques for synthesizing and analyzing compounds.

Specializations in areas such as photochemistry, hybrid materials and computational chemistry will round off your knowledge and prepare you to work on solutions to the global challenges of our future from a chemical perspective: To this end, this degree course places particular emphasis on aspects without which sustainable development is not possible.

Elective modules allow you to pursue your individual interests and gain insights into chemical applications, e.g. in engineering. In this way, the course prepares you in the best possible way for an active role in research, industry or environmental protection.

Everyday study includes lectures, exercises and tutorials, which are supplemented by laboratory practicals.

Course structure and content

At the University of Kassel, you will learn how to use your chemical expertise to shape a more sustainable development of our future: You can specialize flexibly by choosing in-depth modules such as biochemical applications, engineering, materials science or areas of the circular economy and digitalization.

Right from the start, the degree program focuses on practice-oriented work and enables you to actively participate in research topics related to sustainability. This allows you to work intensively on topics such as optimized synthesis strategies or energy storage and develop them further.

Small learning groups and individual support from lecturers create a personal learning atmosphere and support you at every stage.

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A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry for Sustainability opens up a wide range of career prospects for you: whether in the chemical industry, in the environmental sector, in research or in the public sector - you can work in key industries of the future.

As a chemist, you will develop innovative materials and technologies that are indispensable in numerous areas, such as healthcare, the energy sector or the development of environmentally friendly processes. You will also be ideally prepared for a career in sustainability-oriented companies, where you will play an active role in shaping a sustainable society.

If you would like to specialize further, our Master's degree courses offer you an ideal opportunity in the future.

More about career prospects

Laboratory practicals are an integral part of almost all compulsory modules, from General Chemistry to Synthetic Chemistry. You also have the opportunity to complete a professional internship outside the University of Kassel or a research internship within a working group at the Institute of Chemistry.

A semester abroad at one of our international partner universities is also possible and is supported by programs such as Erasmus and the Faculty.

Start your studies on a clearly structured, modular Bachelor's degree course that ideally combines theory and practice:

Your first semester is dedicated to chemical fundamentals, supplemented by practical laboratory courses.

As your studies progress, you can set your own focus and work increasingly independently in seminars and internships. Our digital offerings provide you with flexible support.

At the end of the Bachelor's module, you will work on your own project in which you apply your knowledge to a current problem in a practical way. This structure prepares you individually and optimally for lifelong learning.