Chemistry Bachelor
Advanced instrumental analysis for forensics and environment | Online analytics for drug development and quality control | Organic chemistry and molecules of life | Medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics and bio-sciences www.imc.ac.at
As a graduate of our bachelor programme in Chemistry, you’ll find ample career opportunities. You can pursue master studies, enter the chemical or pharmaceutical industries, or join academia. Our programme prepares you for success across diverse fields, including core chemistry, biological sciences and environmental studies. Our curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on lab experience. Courses cover inorganic, analytical, organic and physical chemistry, and include biochemistry to help you understand biotechnology. Practical subjects such as applied informatics, statistics and process engineering further broaden your skillset. You can also complete a training semester abroad. Towards graduation, specialise in analytical chemistry or organic and pharmaceutical chemistry.
Courses take place from Monday to Friday between 8.00 a.m. and around 8.00 p.m. (in exceptional cases on Saturdays).
The language of instruction is English. This prepares you for your international career in a multicultural environment.
The degree programme lasts 3 years, with a total workload of 180 ECTS. Graduates receive the academic degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc).
You can quickly put into practice the expertise you have picked up during your courses. The internship is an obligatory part of the programme.
EU/EEA citizens pay a study fee of EUR 363.36 per semester, plus the student union fee.
… our bachelor programme offers exceptional opportunities?
• Some students achieve their first research publication during their training semester, a truly remarkable feat.
• You’ll connect with professors and lecturers from over 30 institutions, helping you build a strong professional network.
• Your graduates frequently pursue further education at well-known international institutions, opening doors to global opportunities.
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
GENERAL CHEMISTRY & LAB SAFETY
PHYSICS I
ORGANIC & BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I
ORGANIC & BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY II PHYSICAL
ORGANIC & BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY –LABORATORY
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY –TRANSITION METALS TO APPLICATIONS
MATHEMATICS I PHYSICS II
CHEMICAL CALCULATIONS & DATA MANAGEMENT
MATHEMATICS II & STATISTICS
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY –MAIN GROUP ELEMENTS PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
Subject to possible alterations
SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS & STRUCTURE ELUCIDATION
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II
INFORMATICS I –CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS & PROGRAMMING
FUTURE SKILLS: ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SCIENTISTS
BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOANALYTICS
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: INNOVATIVE MATERIALS FROM PETROLEUM TO RENEWABLE RESOURCES
INSTRUMENTAL ANLYSIS FOR FORENSICS, FOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
INFORMATICS II –SENSOR TECHNOLOGY & DATA PROCESSING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
PRACTICAL TRAINING
BACHELOR SEMINAR & BACHELOR THESIS
ELECTIVE I: INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS, FORENSICS & SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES
CUTTING-EDGE ANALYTICS, ONLINE MONITORING AND SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES
ELECTIVE II: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, BIOSCIENCES & PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY & DRUG DEVELOPMENT
ELECTIVE I: ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR FORENSICS: DRUG MONITORING AND QUALITY CONTROL
ELECTIVE II: ADVANCED ORGANIC AND BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY: MOLECULES OF LIFE
CHEMISTRY & COMPLIANCE: LAWS, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & QUALITY CONTROL
CURRENT ISSUES GREEN CHEMISTRY: ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, TOXICOLOGY & DATA-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS
More details on the curriculum, courses, contact hours and ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) can be found on: www.imc.ac.at
After graduation, you can pursue a related master degree or start your career immediately in various fields of chemistry. Our graduates find opportunities in diverse areas like biotechnology, the pharmaceutical and food industries, environmental agencies, polymer chemistry, bulk chemicals, chemical recycling and renewable raw materials processing. Postgraduate education is usually required for basic research.
IMC Krems
University of Applied Sciences
3500 Krems, Austria
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Version: 07/2025