Applied Chemistry, B.Sc. (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Online campus, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Applied Chemistry B.Sc. part-time program (Applied Chemistry (B.Sc.) for Forensics and Life Sciences) combines applied chemical expertise with business-relevant skills and practice-oriented learning in small groups.
You study topics such as sustainable chemistry, chemical analytics, life sciences foundations, and models from physical chemistry and physics, and you complete a Bachelor thesis based on a real project in a company.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Mathematisch-Physikalische Grundlagen I (Klausur)
- Bausteine der Materie – Grundlagen und Anorganische Chemie (Präsentation & Handout)
- Überleben im Labor (Praktikumsprotokolle)
- Welt der Daten (Projektarbeit)
- Wie sich das Leben organisiert – Grundlagen der Mikrobiologie und Humanphysiologie (Präsentation)
- Molekulare Codes: Genetik trifft Biochemie – Grundlagen Biochemie und molekulare Genetik (Klausur)
- Grundlagen der naturwissenschaftlichen Analytik (Klausur)
- Der Fall beginnt am Tatort – Grundlagen, Spurensuche und Tathergangsrekonstruktion (Projektarbeit)
- Angewandte Analytik in den Naturwissenschaften (Präsentation)
- Build & Bond - Grundlagen der synthetischen Chemie (Klausur)
- Einführung in die Physikalische Chemie (Klausur)
- Think Green - Green Chemistry (Präsentation)
- Molecular Minds – Machine Learning for Chemists (Projektarbeit & Präsentation)
- From Flask to Facts - Synthesen und Analysenpraktikum (Praktikumsprotokolle)
- Vom Labormaßstab zur Produktion - Einführung in die Verfahrenstechnik (Klausur)
- Business Case Study – Praxisprojekt Unternehmensentwicklung (Präsentation)
- Abschlusprüfung | Exposé, Abschlussarbeit, Disputation (30 CP)
Curriculum
180 CP Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) programme with a full studies plan shown as a semester-by-semester study progression; total equals 180 credit points.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Study progression modules | Mathematisch-Physikalische Grundlagen I | ||
| Bausteine der Materie – Grundlagen und Anorganische Chemie | ||||
| Überleben im Labor | ||||
| Welt der Daten | ||||
| Wie sich das Leben organisiert – Grundlagen der Mikrobiologie und Humanphysiologie | ||||
| Was die Welt bewegt – Wissenstheorie, Ethik und Ökonomie der Naturwissenschaften | ||||
| Der Fall beginnt am Tatort – Grundlagen, Spurensuche und Tathergangsrekonstruktion | ||||
| Publish or Perish – Einführung in die wissenschaftliche Kommunikation | ||||
| Semester 2 | Study progression modules | Grundlagen des Lebens | ||
| Die Mathematik der Wirklichkeit | ||||
| Molekulare Codes: Genetik trifft Biochemie – Grundlagen Biochemie und molekulare Genetik | ||||
| Grundlagen der naturwissenschaftlichen Analytik | ||||
| Angewandte Analytik in den Naturwissenschaften | ||||
| Build & Bond - Grundlagen der synthetischen Chemie | ||||
| Think Green - Green Chemistry | ||||
| Semester 3 | Study progression modules | Was die Welt bewegt – Wissenstheorie, Ethik und Ökonomie der Naturwissenschaften | ||
| Die Mathematik der Wirklichkeit | ||||
| Molekulare Codes: Genetik trifft Biochemie – Grundlagen Biochemie und molekulare Genetik | ||||
| Grundlagen der naturwissenschaftlichen Analytik | ||||
| Light, Peaks & Matter - Instrumentelle Analytik | ||||
| Molecular Minds – Machine Learning for Chemists | ||||
| From Flask to Facts - Synthesen und Analysenpraktikum* | ||||
| STEMpreneurship - From Research to Business Idea | ||||
| Semester 4 | Study progression modules | Einführung in die Physikalische Chemie | ||
| Think Green - Green Chemistry | ||||
| Fortgeschrittene Physikalische Chemie | ||||
| Vom Labormaßstab zur Produktion - Einführung in die Verfahrenstechnik | ||||
| Metal Matters - Industrielle Anorganische Chemie und Synthese | ||||
| Projektmanagement - Projekte erfolgreich planen und umsetzen | ||||
| Business Case Study – Praxisprojekt Unternehmensentwicklung | ||||
| Semester 5 | Study progression modules | Wissenschaftliche Hausarbeit | ||
| Projektarbeit | ||||
| Vom Labormaßstab zur Produktion - Einführung in die Verfahrenstechnik | ||||
| Process verstehen - Verfahrenstechnisches Praktikum* | ||||
| STEMpreneurship - From Research to Business Idea | ||||
| Projektmanagement - Projekte erfolgreich planen und umsetzen | ||||
| Unternehmenssteuerung | ||||
| Von der Idee zum Geschäftsmodell - Business Development | ||||
| Semester 6 | Final examination and thesis | Wandel gestalten - Transformationsmanagement | ||
| Abschlusprüfung | ||||
| Total | All modules in the study progression plus Abschlusprüfung | 180 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain applied chemistry knowledge alongside practical lab, analytics, and project work, helping you qualify for roles in chemical and related industrial environments.
- Your degree supports career progression toward responsibility areas such as project management and technical business functions in chemistry and pharma companies.
- With modules spanning analytics, instrumental methods, and green chemistry, you build job-ready competencies for roles linked to quality, analytics, and sustainability-oriented chemistry tasks.
- Because the program is designed as work-compatible (berufsbegleitend), you can connect your ongoing job experience to coursework and projects to strengthen your professional profile while studying.
- Your bachelor project and final examination include Exposé, thesis work, and disputation, helping you practice professional communication and documentation for workplace expectations.
- You develop both technical and business-facing skills (including business case and development topics), which can support roles in business development, regulatory-adjacent areas, and technical sales/coordination.
Employability rate
In applied chemistry education in Germany, graduates typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady demand for technically trained chemistry professionals in industry and related fields.
Overall, these figures point to a stable career outlook, especially when you combine your studies with relevant professional experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / university entrance qualification | International applicants need the university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) for Bachelor studies in Germany. |
| Completed chemistry-related vocational training | International applicants must have completed a completed chemical vocational training (abgeschlossene chemische Ausbildung). |
| Work experience | After completing the vocational training, international applicants need at least one year of professional experience. |
| If your foreign school qualification does not directly qualify in Germany | International applicants with a secondary school qualification that does not directly entitle them to university study in Germany can take the university’s admission test (Aufnahmeprüfung) as an international entry route. |
Language requirements
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 495 / per month | Semestergebühr shown as EUR 495 per month on the program key facts for the online campus. |
| Application fee | EUR 250 / one time | Anmeldegebühr (registration fee) shown on the program key facts as EUR 250.00. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Check eligibility for international applicants
Review the entry requirements for the Applied Chemistry, B.Sc. (part-time) program and confirm you meet the university entrance qualification requirement, the completed chemical vocational training requirement, and the minimum professional experience requirement. If your school qualification does not directly qualify for university study in Germany, check the university’s international admission test option. Prepare your documents early so you can complete the online application within the published deadlines.
Submit your online application
Complete the online application in the university application portal during the application window. Upload the required academic documents and any requested supporting materials in the format the portal requires. If the university requires an admission test for applicants with non-directly qualifying foreign school qualifications, follow the instructions provided as part of the application process.
Submit documents and complete any required steps
After submission, ensure any additional requested documents (such as further proof of qualifications) are provided by the deadline stated by the admissions team. Monitor your application status and respond promptly if admissions asks for clarifications or missing information. Keep copies of all uploaded documents for your records.
Plan for studies and enrolment
Once your application is accepted, follow the university instructions for enrolment and study preparation. If you need a residence permit to study in Germany, start visa planning early after you receive the necessary documents from the university. Prepare for the start of the program at the scheduled semester start date.