BSc Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology

About the course

An English-taught degree on how drugs interact with the body at molecular and physiological level, covering organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and drug discovery. Students often join PhD research groups from their first year and complete a mandatory two-month internship (or a start-up option).

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Germany’s recognition rules (KMK/anabin) give Leaving Cert holders direct entry to science courses only with six subjects, including two languages and Maths, two at Higher Level with H5 or better and the rest at H6/O6 or better, plus Higher Level Maths at H5 and a Higher Level science at H5. Constructor University does not publish Irish-specific rules, so confirm with admissions.
• Constructor does not require SAT/ACT for admission, but says students whose school qualification does not give direct German university entry may have to take a standardised test before enrolling. Applications are assessed on school transcripts, motivation statement and CV; a recommendation letter is optional.
• English: proof is required (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge or Duolingo 110) unless you are a native English speaker or were taught exclusively in English for at least 6 years, which normally covers Irish school leavers. Confirm the waiver with admissions.

How to apply

1. Check your subjectsMake sure your Leaving Cert plan includes Higher Level Maths and a Higher Level science (Chemistry is the natural fit) at H5 or better.
2. Apply onlineApply on the Constructor University portal with passport, school transcripts, CV and motivation statement. Early Action runs 1 Oct 2026 to 1 Feb 2027.
3. Review your offerDecisions usually come in 2 to 4 weeks and include any scholarship. Rolling admissions close 15 July 2027.
4. Submit results and enrolSend final Leaving Cert results in August, pay the EUR 640 enrolment fee and arrange housing in Bremen for the late-August start.

Costs

• Tuition is EUR 11,925 per semester (EUR 23,850 a year) for 2027/28, plus a one-off enrolment fee of EUR 640 for EU students and semester fees of up to EUR 350 (university fee and semester ticket). The 2026/27 rate was EUR 10,000 per semester. Every admitted student is automatically considered for an academic achievement scholarship of up to EUR 10,000, and an income-based tuition deferral scheme is offered. Campus housing (about EUR 4,000 for September to May in a shared room) and the meal plan are extra. No application fee is listed.

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