Chemistry

Modern tumor treatment, molecular machines, chip technology, efficient catalytic converters, new sources of energy—these are all fields of research to which chemists contribute their ideas and develop new concepts. Chemistry is the most important comprehensive scientific field which effectively combines fascinating aspects from varied areas of research. Chemistry has a long, uninterrupted tradition in Germany, where it is the most economically important science today. Chemistry is the ideal subject for young people interested in sciences who are looking for a broad-based education and who wish to specialize during their course of study without having to commit themselves to a narrow, specialized field at the outset. The chemistry department at TUM offers excellent, up-to-date teaching of the fundamentals of science. TUM is one of the few German universities that covers so many different aspects of chemistry: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, construction chemistry, food chemistry, medicinal chemistry, radiochemistry, technical chemistry with chemical engineering, and hydro chemistry, as well as the classical disciplines of organic, inorganic, physical and theoretical chemistry. Our department’s idea of specialization following a thorough foundation course guaranties a flexible combination of subjects leading to a bachelor or master of science based on the European guidelines. Exams are an integral part of the course, and periods of study abroad are taken into account by means of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).