IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor Chemistry
Krems an der Donau, Austria
BSc
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,500 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* admission deadline for international non-EU students: 15th April of the respective year
** for non-EU citizens| tuition fees of EUR citizens: 363.36 per semester
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Chemistry program offers a comprehensive understanding of chemical principles and applications.
By engaging in lectures, lab work, and research projects, students will develop a solid foundation in various areas, including organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
The typical duration of the program is four years, equipping graduates with critical thinking and scientific skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates of this program can pursue diverse career pathways in several fields.
Potential roles include chemist, pharmaceutical researcher, environmental scientist, and quality control analyst.
With strong demand for skilled chemists, graduates may find job opportunities in academia, industry, and governmental agencies.
Perfect skills set for today's chemical industry
Do you see waste recycling and reuse as important issues? Maybe you're interested in developing new active agents in the pharmaceutical industry? The Chemistry programme is aligned with all today’s requirements of the chemical industry. An in-depth knowledge of chemistry is still essential, but employers also expect expertise in process analysis and process management due to the wider application of networked IT systems. Therefore, our curriculum places a strong emphasis on chemometrics – the application of statistical methods in the planning, development and selection of chemical processes and experiments – and the related IT-supported analysis of large volumes of data (big data analysis).
In addition, the innovative programme skilfully combines this with comprehensive training in chemistry as well as groundbreaking topics such as the use of renewable raw materials, and waste recycling and reuse. By linking chemistry subjects with the study of computer-based methods, students acquire the competencies for which industry demand will become stronger and stronger.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 years/ 6 semesters
- Format: Full-time
- Language of instruction: English
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc)
- Intake: annually, every year in September
Course contents
- Fundamentals of Natural Sciences
- Specialisation in Chemistry
- Methods, Tools, and Industry Application
- Practical Training
- Electives: Instrumental Analysis and Chemometrics/ Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Unfortunately, our university does not award scholarships for reduced tuition fees. However, any student with an excellent academic record (performance in examinations and other assessments) has the opportunity to receive a merit-based scholarship once during their degree programme.
Additionally, students of the Applied Chemistry programme have the opportunity to receive a merit-based scholarship from Fachverband der chemischen Industrie.
Just like students at traditional Austrian universities, you can also apply for student aid or other state or private grants.
The Chemistry bachelor's degree programme opens many doors. Thanks to its strong international focus, graduates have excellent job opportunities abroad as well as in Austria.
With this degree, you will be able to start out in the chemicals industry on a firm footing. You will have the choice of entering the profession or enrolling on chemistry or a related technical science postgraduate programme.
Potential entry-level positions
- Pharmaceuticals Industry
- Food Industry
- Environmental Authorities
- Polymer Chemistry
- Bulk Chemistry
- Chemical Recycling Plants
- Renewable Raw Materials Processing
- Basic Research (with additional postgraduate education)