Bachelor’s Programme Chemistry
Would you like to carry out chemical experiments, apply chemical methods and understand matter physically and chemically?
The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Chemistry prepares the students for occupations in the the field of chemistry. This programme is a pre-requisite for enrolling into the Master’s Degree Programme in Chemistry and other related disciplines.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Study Code
C 033 662
FAQ
The study programme imparts basic and advanced professional competences for scientific work in the field of chemistry. Graduates possess the necessary knowledge and critical understanding of theories and principles of chemistry and related fields of science.
They are able to identify, analyse and solve complex chemical problems and apply theoretical concepts to practical situations. They understand chemical systems at the molecular level and are able to conduct scientific experiments and research projects. They can analyse, interpret and present data and results. They are able to elaborate, assess and apply further scientific developments in the field of chemistry.
(1) Subject-specific qualifications
- The study programme imparts basic and advanced professional competences for scientific work in the field of chemistry.
- Graduates possess the necessary knowledge and critical understanding of theories and principles of chemistry and related fields of science.
- They are able to identify, analyse and solve complex chemical problems and apply theoretical concepts to practical situations.
- They understand chemical systems at the molecular level and are able to conduct scientific experiments and research projects.
- They can analyse, interpret and present data and results.
- They are able to elaborate, assess and apply further scientific developments in the field of chemistry.
(2) General qualifications
- In addition to subject-specific skills, students also acquire general key competences, including the ability to work in a team, oral and written communication skills, interdisciplinary problem solving and time management.
- They acquire a sense of responsibility for the benefits and risks of scientific research and its application.
(3) Professional qualifications
- The Bachelor's Programme in Chemistry aims to prepare students for a professional career as chemists.
- Graduates are qualified to work in university and non-university (research) institutions in the field of chemistry.
- The bachelor's programme is the basis for further professional development in research, technology, industry, the environment and chemical-relevant official fields of activity.
- Graduates of the study programme are able to apply these acquired competences across disciplines.
- The programme is designed according to current academic standards and offers a competitive professional qualification.
(4) The Bachelor’s Programme in Chemistry is the basis for a subsequent Master's Programme in Chemistry or related master's degree programmes.
The Bachelor's Programme in Chemistry aims to prepare students for a professional career as chemists. Graduates are qualified to work in university and non-university (research) institutions in the field of chemistry. The bachelor's programme is the basis for further professional development in research, technology, industry, the environment and chemical-relevant official fields of activity.
Graduates of the study programme are able to apply these acquired competences across disciplines. The programme is designed according to current academic standards and offers a competitive professional qualification.
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Curriculum
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Bachelor's Programme Chemistry gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Bachelor's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the Bachelor's Programme Chemistry, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2023W curriculum currently applies to the Bachelor's Programme Chemistry.
Information on the Curriculum (2023W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies, available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- English version of the Curriculum (as of October 1st, 2023)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 5th 2023, Issue 56, No. 629 (Equivalence list) - PDF
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 26th 2023, Issue 52, No. 617
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
(1) Within the scope of the Studies Induction and Orientation Period, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- Experimental Lecture General Chemistry (CM 3a, 5 hrs., 6 ECTS-Credits),
- Analytical Chemistry I (CM 5a, 4 hrs., 4.5 ECTS-Credits),
- Chemical Calculations (CM 4b, 2 hrs., 3 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Period entitles to passing all further courses and examinations and to writing the Bachelor’s Thesis.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Period courses amounting to 16.5 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The registration requirements listed in the curriculum must be met.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Physics
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Mathematics for Chemists Part I
1.0 ECTS-Credits: UE Mathematics for Chemists Part I
11.0 ECTS-Credits: CM General Chemistry
6.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Analytical Chemistry A
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Mathematics for Chemists Part II
1.0 ECTS-Credits: UE Mathematics for Chemists Part II
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Inorganic Chemistry A
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Inorganic Chemistry B
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Physical Chemistry A
7.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Organic Chemistry A
1.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Analytical Chemistry III
1.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Analytical Chemistry IV
*in addition to the compulsory modules, elective modules amounting to 5 ECTS are foreseen in the first year of study.
Workload in the first year of study: 60 ECTS
4.0 ECTS-Credits: PR Analytical Chemistry – Basic Practical Course
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PR Inorganic Synthesis
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PR Lab-Course in Physical Chemistry I
5.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Physical Chemistry C
3.0 ECTS-Credits: VO Organic Chemistry II
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Preparation Techniques in Organic Chemistry
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Biochemistry A
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Theoretical Chemistry I
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Structural Elucidation II
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Theoretical Chemistry II
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Physical Chemistry D
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Physical Chemistry E
6.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Biochemistry B
1.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Environmental Chemistry
5.0 ECTS-Credits: PR Basic Organic Chemical Operations
*in addition to the compulsory modules, elective modules amounting to 5 ECTS are foreseen in the second year of study.
Workload in the second year of study: 60 ECTS
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Solid State Chemistry
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Macromolecular Chemistry
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Organic Synthesis
1.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Chemical Biology
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Biochemistry C
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Theoretical Chemistry B
6.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Organic Chemistry D
15.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Bachelor’s Thesis
*in addition to the compulsory modules, elective modules totalling 25 ECTS must be completed:
15 ECTS from Block A, 10 ECTS from Block B, of which: 5 ECTS in the first year, 5 ECTS in the second year and 15 ECTS in the third year.
Workload in the third year of study: 60 ECTS
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Extension Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | = 100% | ||
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | |||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | |||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | |||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
will be updated
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d
Dean of Studies
Assoz. Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller - Appointment for consulting hours
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Older curricula can be found in the archive Course Catalog
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