The Faculty of Chemistry with around 1,000 students is located at the Krefeld West site. Chemistry on the Lower Rhine has a tradition of more than 150 years. 19 professors and numerous staff members supervise our students in the two Bachelor's degree programmes:

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry and Biotechnology

The two Degree programmes are continued consecutively in the Master. They are available as full-time, dual or part-time/trainee studies.

As a specialization are:

• Applied Organic Chemistry Information Video->
• Biotechnology Information video->
• Instrumental analytics and environmental protection analytics Information video ->
• Coating Engineering Information Video->
• Technical Chemistry Information Video->

offered.

Further information can be found under "Further links" (programme content).

The faculty includes the Research Institute for Coatings and Surface Chemistry (ILOC) and the Institute of Industrial Safety, Environmental Protection, Health Promotion and Ethics (A.U.G.E.).

We look forward to receiving your application.

The following organization chart gives an overview of the courses in the respective semester.

Detailed information about the studies can be found in the programme contents (course plans & module handbooks, seeRelated Links ).

Germany's chemical industry is the fourth largest in the world and chemistry is a key industry in our country. Chemists with advanced courses in Applied Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology and Analytics work in the following areas:

Career opportunities in applied organic chemistry

• chemical and pharmaceutical industry
• consumer goods industry
• development and application technology
• production
• Public service and customer care

Career opportunities in instrumental and environmental analysis

• Laboratories in the chemical and biotechnological industries
• Departments of economy and administration in which, for example, tasks such as environmental protection or quality management are handled
• Service and development departments of instrument companies

Occupational target areas in biotechnology

• biotechnical, pharmaceutical and chemical industry
• food and luxury food production
• production of alternative energy sources (biogas, bioethanol)
• agricultural and environmental technology
• authorities (investigation offices) and scientific institutes

The following organization chart provides an overview of the courses in each semester.

Detailed information on the studies can be found in the programme contents (course plans & module handbooks, see Further links ).

Germany's chemical industry is the fourth largest in the world and chemistry is a key industry in our country. Chemists in the fields of Coatings Technology and Technical Chemistry work in the following areas:

Fields of activity in coatings technology

• development of coatings and coating raw materials
• Application technology (laboratory)
• Technical service
• Distribution and sales
• Production

Career opportunities in Technical Chemistry

• Production plants
• Development and engineering departments (e.g. process and plant planning)
• sales and technical customer service
• governmental investigation offices (environmental protection, environmental engineering, safety at work)
• licensing of chemical production plants

Our Master's degree programmes extend over four semesters in full-time studies and 5 semesters in part-time studies. Part-time studies usually take place on 2 to 3 weekdays at the university. In part-time studies, attendance is spread over 5 semesters and discussed with the professors in charge.

They are geared towards attractive and promising professional fields. In the field of applied organic chemistry, there is an excellent choice for later employment in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry, in research facilities or in companies in the consumer goods sector.

Solving analytical problems in industry, in monitoring agencies and in environmental protection also offers students of the specialisation Instrumental Analysis (IA) very good career opportunities.

Career destinations for biotechnology are in the biotechnical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries.

The following organization chart provides an overview of the courses in each semester. It is also valid for the part-time version.

Detailed information about the master program can be found in the programme contents (course plans & module handbooks, seeFurther links ).

Our Master's degree programmes are spread over four semesters in full-time studies and 5 semesters in part-time degree programmes. Part-time studies usually take place on 2 to 3 weekdays at the university. In part-time studies, attendance is spread over 5 semesters and discussed with the professors in charge.

They are focused on attractive and promising subject areas. In the field of paint technology, the Faculty of Chemistry is almost unique in Germany.

With the increasing role of biotechnological production processes, this specialisation will also be further expanded.

Technical Chemistry offers excellent later employment in chemical production or in development and engineering departments.

The following organization chart provides an overview of the courses in each semester. It also applies to the part-time variant.

Detailed information on the Master's program can be found in the programme contents (course plans & module handbooks, seeFurther links ).

Here you will find information about our dual degree programmes.
Dual includes parallel to the Degree programme an apprenticeship as a

• chemical technician
• chemical laboratory assistant
• Paint laboratory assistant
• Textile laboratory assistant

in the company.

The co-op students spend 2 to 3 days at the university and the studies last 8 semesters parallel to the vocational training.

Detailed information about the studies can be found in the programme contents (course plans & module handbooks, see Further links ).

Part-time professional studies are conducted over 10 semesters and students are typically at the university 2 to 3 days per week.

The two organizational charts provide an overview of the courses in each semester.

Detailed information on part-time studies can be found in the programme contents (course plans & module handbooks, seeFurther links ).

Especially in the international field, we overcome borders: on the one hand through the progressive internationalization of studies, on the other hand through the increasing mobility of students and employees. The Hochschule Niederrhein maintains intensive contacts with numerous partners worldwide with the aim of facilitating international experiences in teaching education, studies or internships. Foreign guests are welcome for short-term study visits or for complete studies. Almost 10 percent of the 14,485 students at the HN come from abroad and are pursuing studies at the Hochschule Niederrhein.

For more information, see the selection list on the right.

STEM Degree programmes today are more vibrant, diverse and exciting than ever before and far from typical stereotypes. Nevertheless, the number of women in technical, scientific Degree programmes is still low.

The MINT Forum is a network that connects women within the university as well as facilitates contacts with the regional economy.

• Support at the start of your studies
• get to know the university and your fellow students better right at the beginning of your studies

• Networking in everyday university life
• also across faculties and locations

• Experienced students as contacts
• Support and advice throughout the entire course of studies

• Talks and lectures with and by career women
• to exchange experiences and make contacts

• Soft skills workshops
• for personal continuing training and skills development

• preparation for professional life
• networking with companies of the regional economy and the startup scene

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Be there and network with us!