Applied Chemistry bachelor degree programme
Are you interested in waste recycling or in developing new active agents in the pharmaceutical industry? As a graduate of our Applied Chemistry bachelor degree programme, you will be able to find groundbreaking solutions to problems facing society today.
For graduates, in-depth knowledge of chemistry is essential. But employers also expect expertise in process analysis and process management due to the wider application of networked IT systems. You can meet these expectations by becoming an expert in cutting-edge chemistry at IMC Krems.
This is the tuition fee for EU and EEA citizens. In addition, the Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH) dues amount to EUR 22.70. Please note that different tuition fees apply for non-EU citizens.
The degree programme
IMC Krems’ Applied Chemistry bachelor degree programme is taught in English and is aligned with the requirements of today’s chemicals industry.
For instance, the 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).
Both of these are becoming key aspects of quality assurance and online process optimisation.
The modelling of molecules and simulation of experiments using computer-aided techniques is also crucial for efficient drug design in the pharmaceuticals industry.
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 competences for which industry demand will become stronger and stronger.
A particularly attractive option is that students with an excellent academic record (performance in examinations and other assessments) have the opportunity to receive a merit-based scholarship from Fachverband der chemischen Industrie. You’ll receive all the information you need about this on the programme.
Would you like to learn more about the degree programme? A podcast episode with our programme director Uwe Rinner and one of our students provides additional insights into the study programme.
Applied chemistry
Interdisciplinary thinking is extremely important in the natural sciences. An approach that draws on knowledge from diverse fields is necessary to efficiently solve problems and find the answers to challenging problems.
When we designed this programme, we made sure that the content of individual subject areas was carefully integrated so that the links between different sub-disciplines are explicitly addressed and students develop an interdisciplinary mindset.
The basic subjects of chemistry are general, analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, and biochemistry. Mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics and chemical process engineering are related disciplines that also play an important role in chemistry.
During the bachelor degree, you receive a solid grounding in all these fields, meaning you can specialise in an area that you find particularly interesting when you graduate.
Complex course content is reviewed together in the course of practical exercises which serve to highlight potential applications and place interdisciplinary knowledge in the foreground. Students work in small groups, which facilitates close contact between students and lecturers and ensures personal support.
" The Applied Chemistry degree programme is a direct response to the changing skills profile of chemical industry professionals and satisfies the new requirements faced by the industry by means of practical training. We guarantee you a fixed workspace in the laboratories in each semester of this innovative degree. This enables us to integrate the content of different courses, which is key factor. You aren’t placed on any waiting lists or held back, and can graduate on schedule after six semesters. "
Programme director Uwe Rinner
A formula for success: theoretical knowledge + practical experience
The programme is built on three pillars.
Curriculum
What can you expect from your studies? The curriculum provides an overview.
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Course SWS ECTS Applied Informatics for Chemists Applied Informatics I Applied Informatics I: Information Technology and Data Management 4 4 General and Inorganic Chemistry Chemical Calculations - Stochiometry 2 3 Mathematics for Chemists Applied Mathematics I Applied Mathematics I 4 6 Physics for Chemists Physics I Physics for Chemists I - Theory 3 4 Physics for Chemists I - Laboratory 2 2 Inorganic Chemistry General and Inorganic Chemistry General and Inorganic Chemistry - Theory 5 7 General and Inorganic Chemistry - Laboratory 4 4 Course SWS ECTS Analytical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry I Analytical Chemistry I: Basic Principles and Qualitative Analysis - Theory 2 3 Analytical Chemistry I: Basic Principles and Qualitative Analysis - Laboratory 4 4 Applied Informatics for Chemists Applied Informatics II Applied Informatics II: Chemistry-Related Applications 2 2 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry - Theory 3 4 Physical Chemistry - Laboratory 2 2 General and Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry I Inorganic and Applied Inorganic Chemistry I 3 4 Mathematics for Chemists Applied Mathematics II Applied Mathematics II 3 3 Physics for Chemists Physics II Physics for Chemists II 2 3 Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry I 4 5 Course SWS ECTS Analytical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry II Analytical Chemistry II: Quantitative Analytical Methods - Theory 2 3 Analytical Chemistry II: Quantitative Analytical Methods - Laboratory 3 3 Applied Informatics for Chemists Applied Informatics III Applied Informatics III: Introduction to Programming 1 2 Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry II - Theory 3 5 Organic Chemistry II - Laboratory 6 6 Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry II Inorganic and Applied Inorganic Chemistry II 3 3 Scientific Methods and Tools Scientific Methods and Tools I Scientific Skills and Writing 2 2 Chemometrics and Data Management Chemometrics and Data Management: Applied Statistics and Advanced Methods 2 2 Spectroscopic Methods and Structure Elucidation Spectroscopic Methods and Structure Elucidation 3 4 Course SWS ECTS Inorganic Chemistry Material Sciences Industrial Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Polymers and Material Sciences 3 4 Physical Chemistry - Advanced Advanced Physcial Chemistry Advanced Physcial Chemistry 3 4 Biochemistry and Bioanalytics Biochemistry and Bioanalytics - Theory Biochemistry - Theory 3 4 Bioanalytics - Theory 1 1 Biochemistry and Bioanalytics - Laboratory 3 3 Toxicological and Environmental Aspects Sustainability in the Chemical Industry Current Issues I: Green Chemistry, Renewables and Sustainable Methods in the Chemical Industry 1 1 Quality Managament in the Chemical Industry Quality Managament in the Chemical Industry I Quality Control, GMP and GLP 1 1 Chemical Engineering and Process Control Chemical Engineering and Process Design 3 4 Analytical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry III Analytical Chemistry III: Instrumental Analysis - Theory 3 4 Analytical Chemistry III: Instrumental Analysis - Laboratory 3 4 Course SWS ECTS Practical Training Semester Practical Training (22 weeks à 30 hours) 0 28 Practical Training Coaching Seminar 1 2
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Get additional information nowKey skills
When you graduate from the bachelor programme, you will have developed broad-based professional and theoretical expertise, as well as strong practical skills.
Research plays an essential role in the Applied Chemistry programme. This is why we help you to develop academic skills that allow you to understand and successfully participate in research processes.
Chemistry employs knowledge from related disciplines such as mathematics and physics. Interdisciplinary perspectives and joined-up thinking therefore help you to tackle problems and drive forward research.
The programme shows you how to exploit computer-based methods as effectively as possible. The aim is to give you the skills to analyse, visualise and interpret large volumes of data, so your experiments in the lab can be conducted more precisely.
This approach saves time and resources, and is sure to be highly appreciated by your future employer.
This new programme has been designed with a clear focus on the requirements of industry and prepares you for careers in both industry and research. You learn how to apply your wide-ranging theoretical knowledge in the lab and employ cutting-edge research and work methods.
Career paths
The English-language Applied Chemistry bachelor 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 for a chemistry or a related technical science postgraduate programme.
- Potential entry-level positions
- the pharmaceuticals industry
- the food industry
- environmental authorities
- polymer chemistry
- bulk chemicals
- chemical recycling plants
- renewable raw materials processing
- basic research (with additional postgraduate education)
What makes us special? We are more than happy to tell you about the aspects of our university, which we are especially proud of.
Friendly and cosmopolitan: The city attracts students from all over the world, who come to study, research and work together.
Our university has removed a host of administrative hurdles, leaving you free to concentrate fully on your studies.
Do you have questions regarding our degree programmes or the application? Contact our Prospective Student Advisory Service.
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Application and admissions – the next steps
You've found a course that's a perfect fit? Great – you’ve already taken the most important step! We’ve put together an overview to guide you through the next steps.
What are the admission requirements for bachelor programmes?
To qualify for admission to a university of applied sciences bachelor degree programme, you must have an Austrian school-leaving certificate or an equivalent qualification.
Do you have a school-leaving certificate issued outside Austria?
We’ll check to make sure it’s equivalent to an Austrian certificate in accordance with section 4 of the University of Applied Sciences Studies Act (FHG) when you’ve sent us all the relevant documentation via our online application tool. If it is not an equivalent, you’ll receive information on the supplementary examinations you’ll need to pass. In a nutshell, you will have the option of completing a summer school and the necessary supplementary examinations at IMC Krems or look for an external provider. In that case, you might consider our cooperation partner, the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria: It offers a one-year International Foundation Programme which provides you with all the necessary qualifications you need in order to start your studies in Krems.
What proof of your language skills is required for our English-language bachelor degree programme?
We’ll assess your English language proficiency at your interview, so there is no need to provide additional evidence of your English skills.
Important
Do you still need to complete your military or alternative service? If you’re a male Austrian citizen, we strongly recommend completing your compulsory national service before beginning your studies. This will allow you to finish your degree with no interruptions and start your career without delay afterwards.
Application interview
We would like to get to know you as a person:
As part of the online application you will have to write a statement of motivation and a short essay on a topic relevant to the degree programme. Predefined questions about your motivations as well as the requirements and topics for your essay can be found in the online application. You choose one of the suggested topics, conduct research to broaden your knowledge, deal with the issues and bring your own point of view to the essay. Your answers are to be entered in the fields provided.
Your statement of motivation and your essay form the basis for your application interview. Every applicant has an opportunity to introduce themselves in a face-to-face discussion, usually with the degree programme director. In addition to the personal introduction and your motivation to study, the applicant and the interviewer discuss the topic selected and the arguments used in the essay, as well as the topic’s relevance for the degree programme.
The application interview is held in the language of instruction of the degree programme and can take place either online via Microsoft Teams or in presence.
After the application interview, your statement of motivation, the essay and your performance throughout the interview are assessed on the basis of the content-related remarks, the manner in which they express themselves and the arguments used.
Interview dates
There is usually a selection of dates to choose from, with quotas allocated for each date. You can select a preferred date and time slot for your admission interview during the online application process. In order to still benefit from the full selection of dates, we recommend that you submit your application in good time.
Get an overview of the dates for your programme.
Admission Interview
14/02/202320/03/202327/04/202312/05/202327/05/202315/06/202305/07/2023After you have successfully completed your online application, your application will be checked for completeness and correctness. As soon as this process is completed, we will inform you by e-mail and confirm the date for your admission interview. We will send you the Microsoft Teams Meeting Link in a separate e-mail a few days before the application interview date.
Application deadline for EU nationals | 15/04/2023 |
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Application deadline for non-EU nationals | 15/04/2023 |
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