Biological Chemistry & Data Science
At a glance
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
| Length of course | 7 semesters |
| No. of places available | Winter semester: 36 Summer semester: 36 |
| Start of course | Winter semester and Summer semester |
| How to apply | Technische Hochschule Mannheim online via the application portal |
| Application deadline | For the winter semester: 15. July The application deadline for the summer semester 2025 has been extended to 17 March! |
| Admission requirements | General or specialised higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or proof of equivalent previous education |
Contact
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Dean of Studies
Prof. Dr. Lasse Greiner
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An applied science
Biological Chemistry & Data Science is a new interdisciplinary science that stems from the closely related fields of chemistry and biology. It includes relevant areas from physical, analytical and organic chemistry and is mainly influenced by biochemistry and bioanalysis.
Biological Chemistry & Data Science involves developing new biological modelling and testing systems in addition to new chemical syntheses and techniques. The aim is to analyse and manipulate biological phenomena and structures in molecular detail.
Alongside creating new methods of analysis, a major area of application is pharmaceutical active ingredient research.
Professions
Graduates of the Biological Chemistry & Data Science degree programme have a broad and application-oriented education in natural sciences and information technology.
They find employment in industrial companies (in research and development, analytics, quality control, production, customer service), in research institutions, in academic research or in clinics and in the public administration sector.
Course objectives
The Technische Hochschule Mannheim bachelor's degree programme features a high level of practical relevance and allows students to forge contact with industry at an early stage.
The Biological Chemistry & Data Science course has a strong chemical and analytical focus. Students are therefore equipped for working in professions involving analytical tasks (e.g. developing analytical methods, gaining information on biochemical modes of action and developing new medicines) in chemical, pharmaceutical and biological businesses.
Technische Hochschule Mannheim's close ties to companies and research organisations in the region (e.g. the DKFZ research centres, EMBL, MPI or major companies such as ABBVIE, BASF, MERCK, ROCHE) ensure that the course has a high degree of practical relevance and optimal career prospects.
Course structure
| FOUNDATION COURSE | |
| 1. + 2. semesters | Fundamentals |
| MAIN PART OF COURSE | |
| 3. + 4. semesters | Biological-chemical content Statistics and Data Analysis, Physical and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Bioorganic Chemistry, Optical Measurement Technology, Genomics |
| 5. semester | Internship semester |
| 6. + 7. semesters | Advanced studies |
| 7. semester | Bachelor's thesis |
Electives/master’s degree
A three-semester master's degree programme builds on the bachelor's degree. The course has an international outlook and is conducted entirely in English, its focus is on:
- Biomedical Science and Technology
Why study Biological Chemistry and Data Science at Mannheim?
Our degree programme offers practical knowledge and skills, small class sizes and applied research.
Additionally, our teaching of key qualifications fosters the objective of already providing degrees with professional relevance at the bachelor's stage.
A special feature of our Department is the number of lasting, regional business contacts that we have built up, and which offer our students a unique learning environment.