BA/BS in Biochemie

Established in 1989 and converted into a modern bachelor's/master's structure in 2006, the Biochemistry programme is jointly run by the faculties of Biology and Preclinical Medicine and of Chemistry and Pharmacy. With roughly 30 students per year, it offers a close-knit cohort, an unusually high laboratory share of over 50 percent, and early access to research areas such as RNA biology, structural biology and enzymology using equipment including cryo-electron microscopy and mass spectrometry. The first semesters build a broad base in mathematics, physics and chemistry together with molecular biology fundamentals, before specialising from the fourth semester into genetics, microbiology and molecular biology. The final two semesters focus on extensive practical training, culminating in a bachelor's thesis. Places are restricted (NC) and allocated by Abitur grade through a local selection procedure; applicants register at hochschulstart.de before applying through the university's own portal, with an application deadline of 15 July for the winter-semester start.