Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Study Applied Natural Sciences

Bachelor of Applied Natural Sciences – the all-rounder in the natural sciences!

Discover our new degree programme: a practical, interdisciplinary course combining physics, chemistry, mathematics, electrical engineering and programming. After the compulsory internship, you can choose to specialise in semiconductor and microsystems technology or sensor technology, or continue your studies without a specialisation. The perfect bridge between theory and application – for real solutions for tomorrow.

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Umweltsensorik Experiment mit Handschuhen
Photo: OTH Regensburg/ Florian Hammerich

Content

What is the Bachelor's in Applied Natural Sciences (AN) about?

The Bachelor's degree course in Applied Natural Sciences is aimed at anyone who is enthusiastic about STEM subjects and is looking for a broad-based, practical course of study - without having to specialise right from the start.

It combines content from chemistry and physics with mathematics, electrical engineering and programming, providing a solid, interdisciplinary foundation. On this basis, you will acquire in-depth specialist knowledge that is closely aligned to current, application-oriented issues from research and development.

The studies prepare you specifically for the challenges of modern technologies and innovative fields of work.

From the 6th semester onwards, you have the opportunity to deepen your individual interests:

By choosing suitable compulsory elective modules, you can specialise in semiconductor and microsystems technology or sensor technology. Alternatively, you can complete your studies without a specialization and maintain your broad scientific focus.

Strengths of the degree programme

Small but nice

The study groups in this programme are small and personal. Our students appreciate the friendly and collegial atmosphere at our faculty, small teaching groups, and the personal support.

Laboratory work, internships and co.

The programme also has a strong focus on practical training. As a student, you can always expand your knowledge on highly topical issues in practice, as part of your studies will take place in our physics and chemistry laboratories, in the atomic laboratory and in the clean room laboratory, which is unrivalled in Bavaria.

Sensor Application Centre (SappZ)

The current megatrends of the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0 and digital production are highly dependent on sensors. At the heart of research in the field of sensor technology is the Sensor Application Centre (SappZ), where we work together with industry on new projects. An immense advantage for our students: here they can work on real projects, complete internships or dissertations and benefit from contacts with industry.

Clean room laboratory and chemistry laboratory

Microsystems can be found in almost all everyday products: from smartphones and televisions to household appliances, pacemakers and cars. OTH Regensburg is the only University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria to have a first-class clean room laboratory where students can gain practical work experience. In addition, state-of-the-art manufacturing methods of laser microstructuring and microprinting techniques are available for this purpose. We offer you competent know-how for application-oriented research in the fields of semiconductor technology, microsystems technology, optoelectronics, micromaterial processing and microsensor technology.

Career opportunities

What career prospects do I have as a graduate in applied natural sciences?

You've completed your Bachelor's degree - now what? Do you want to hit the ground running in your professional life or do a Master's degree first?

Information on the various options for continuing your studies is summarized here.

  • After successfully completing your Bachelor's degree, you will be an engineer in applied natural sciences (B.Sc.). With this degree you have excellent opportunities on the job market and many companies and industries to choose from:

    • Semiconductor technology / Semiconductor
    • sensor technology
    • Technical optics and image processing
    • Medical technology
    • Sensor technology for construction and buildings (surveying, building physics, building materials science, building climate control, monitoring)
    • Automotive technology (exhaust gas monitoring, engine control)
    • Smart home and comfort functions
    • Communication technologies (smartphones, tablets, cameras)
    • Industry 4.0 / Internet of Things (IoT)

  • As an alternative to starting a career, Bachelor's graduates can take up an advanced Master's degree course. The Faculty of Applied Natural and Cultural Sciences offers a Master's degree in Electrical and Microsystems Engineering, which builds directly on the Bachelor's degree in Applied Natural Sciences and further deepens the engineering knowledge already acquired.

    You can find all Master's degree programs at OTH here: Overview of degree programs


Studierende untersuchen Modell-Hubschrauber
Photo: OTH Regensburg/ Florian Hammerich

Structure and modules

How is the degree programme structured?

The Bachelor's degree course in Applied Natural Sciences is designed as a full-time course and comprises a standard period of study of seven semesters.

  • Modules:

    • Applied natural sciences in practice
    • Data processing with LabView
    • Programming
    • Electrical engineering 1 with practical course
    • Technical physics 1 and 2
    • Mathematics 1 and 2
    • General and inorganic chemistry with practical course
    • Toxicology
    • Technical English

    In addition to the modules mentioned above, an interdisciplinary module (so-called ZIL module) must be taken in the second semester of the first year. Here, students can take courses from a wide range of subjects according to their personal interests: personal development, social responsibility, digitality and transformation. More details and a catalogue of the ZIL modules and additional courses can be found on the website of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Teaching (ZIL).


  • Modules:

    • Technical Physics 3 with practical course
    • Mathematics 3
    • Modelling and Simulation with practical course
    • Physical chemistry
    • Fundamentals of semiconductor and microsystems technology
    • Basics of sensor technology
    • Data Science
    • Electronic components
    • Electrical engineering 2 with practical course
    • Materials science

    In addition to the modules mentioned, an interdisciplinary module (known as the ZIL module) must be taken in the fourth semester of the second year. Here, students can take courses from a wide range of subjects according to their personal interests: personal development, social responsibility, digitality and transformation. More details and a catalogue of the ZIL modules and additional courses can be found on the website of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Teaching (ZIL).

    For more information, see the study and examination regulations and module handbook in the download area.


  • Internship, internship seminar, practical courses

    The internship semester is scheduled for the fifth semester of study. It lasts 20 weeks and offers you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in a company, organization or institution and gain your first professional experience.


  • Students choose a total of 9 compulsory elective modules.

    In order to choose a specialization, students must select at least 5 modules from the field of semiconductor and microsystems technology or sensor technology.

    It is also possible to graduate without choosing a specialization.

    Bachelor's thesis

    The course concludes with the Bachelor's thesis, in which a specific scientific question is addressed.


  • The module handbook contains all modules and subjects of the degree program with the following information:

    • Standard semester
    • Number of hours
    • Teaching form
    • Teaching content
    • Lecturer
    • Teaching materials
    • Proof of performance
    • Approved aids
    • Intended learning objectives
    • Number of credits achieved with the module

    The module handbook can be found in the download area.


Which specializations can I choose?

After the compulsory internship, you have the opportunity to set your own focus. Would you like to specialise in semiconductor and microsystems technology or in the field of sensor technology?

    • Solid state physics
    • Micromechanics
    • Packaging
    • Semiconductor technology in practice
    • Optoelectronics
    • Defect density engineering

    • Physical sensor principles
    • Organic chemistry and biochemistry for sensor applications
    • Signal processing
    • Chemical analytics
    • Sensor applications with practical course
    • Nuclear physics methods

Dual study program

What dual study models are available for the Bachelor of Applied Sciences?

The Bachelor's degree course in Applied Natural Sciences can also be studied on a dual basis as a combined degree course or as a degree course with in-depth practical experience, whereby the special practical relevance is achieved through intensive content-related, organizational and contractual integration of the study programme with the practical partners.

You can find general information on the dual study program here.

Alternative module descriptions apply for some modules for students completing a dual study program. For details, please refer to the study plan for dual students and the module handbook.

Studies and organizational matters

So that everything runs smoothly

Where and when do the lectures take place? What legal regulations must be observed? And how can you reconcile studying and having a child?

Answers to these and other questions about studying Applied Natural Sciences can be found here.

  • Lectures in the Applied Natural Sciences degree program take place on the main campus of OTH Regensburg in the buildings of the ANK faculty.

    Buildings T, G, I and K
    Seybothstraße 2
    93053 Regensburg


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  • Are you curious about other countries and cultures and would like to gain experience abroad as part of your studies? - Our partnerships with international universities (especially in Asia) are the perfect way to do this. We will also be happy to help you with your preparations and advise you on which courses make sense in advance (languages, intercultural skills, etc.) and how you can finance an internship or semester abroad.

    The international representativeand theInternational Affairs Officerprovide support for your stay abroad.

    Do you have general questions about stays abroad? Our colleagues at the International Office will be happy to answer them.


  • SPO and curriculum - documents containing regulations on the course of study and examinations are explained here. The currently valid versions are also linked.

    Legal basis: The study and examination regulations (SPO)

    The so-called Study and Examination Regulations (SPO) form the legal basis for the Bachelor's degree course in Applied Natural Sciences. Among other things, it contains information on

    • Study objective, qualification requirements
    • Structure of the course, standard period of study
    • Practical semester
    • Study progress
    • Bachelor's thesis
    • Assessment of examination results and overall grade
    • Certificate and academic degree
    • Overview of the modules, certificates of achievement and credits

    Create an overview: The study plan

    The study plan contains an overview of all modules, the respective number of semester hours per week and ECTS credits. The document serves as a guide for semester planning and subject allocation.

    Subject examinations: The study plan

    The study plan provides information on the subject of examinations. Among other things, it contains information on

    • Exam type and duration
    • First/second examiners
    • Permitted aids

  • The Student Lifecycle Centre (SLC) offers information and personal, confidential advice on all questions relating to studying and coping with everyday life during your studies, including dual studies, studying with mental or physical disabilities, studying with family responsibilities (care, children), scholarships and career issues (application, mentoring, job exchange, alumni network).


Application info

1. Please register in the  OTH Regensburg application portal. It is not necessary to register with “Hochschulstart” for this degree programme.

2. The application process is entirely online. Complete the online application and upload all required application materials. This includes as a minimum your university entrance qualification (Please see the international section). If further documents are necessary, they will be requested in the application portal.

3. Make sure you regularly check your status in the application portal. Here you can also see whether any documents are still missing. You can upload missing documents by the end of the deadline. If you upload the required documents, your status will change.

4. You will automatically receive email notifications via the application portal when your application status changes.

 

5. If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will then receive an offer of a place of study online via the portal as well as an additional e-mail notification from the Admissions and Organisation Office of the OTH Regensburg. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline. 

6. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

For winter semesters:

Application period for first semesters: 1 May - 15 September
Application period for higher semesters: 1 May – 15 June

For summer semesters:

(no start of studies, therefore an application is only possible for a higher semester. This requires creditable achievements from a relevant programme of study).

Application period for higher semesters: 15 November - 15 January

 

For their application at the OTH Regensburg, international applicants need

  • a university entrance qualification
  • an adequate knowledge of German

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION

For an application for a Bachelor’s degree programme at the OTH Regensburg (university of applied sciences) international certificates, transcripts of your educational records and diplomas must first be recognized by uni-assist. Please request a so-called “preliminary review documentation” (in German "Vorprüfungsdokumentation", abbr. VPD). The processing time is 4-6 weeks, often longer. The VPD must be submitted by the deadline (see ‘Deadlines’ / ‘Deadline for late submission of certificates’). The application for the VPD is not sufficient!

Exceptions are applications from the PR China and Vietnam. The recognition lies in the responsibility of the particular Academic Evaluation Center. However, if the APS certificate does not show a grade, a VPD is also required. Applicants from India normally need a certificate of the Academic Evaluation Center of India in order to request the VPD from uni-assist.

If you have already attended a preparatory college (Studienkolleg) and have passed the assessment examination (Feststellungsprüfung = FSP), you don't need a VPD from uni-assist any more. Please submit your FSP certificate together with your foreign school-leaving certificate as a university entrance qualification (HZB). If you have a VPD for the Studienkolleg or any other kind of recognition of our school-leaving certificate from abroad, please submit it as well.

If you have an IB Diploma, you do not need to apply for a VPD from uni-assist, just upload the diploma as your university entrance qualification. 

GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS

German language skills on level DSH 2 are required. You have to upload your German language certificate either when applying or when enrolling via the online portal.

If you are attending a preparatory German language course at the University of Regensburg, please upload your enrolment certificate with your application and submit your DSH certificate later.

If you are taking the DSH or another German language exam at the University of Regensburg in March or September, please upload your exam registration when you enrol.

These certificates are accepted as an alternative to the DSH 2 certificate:

  • TestDaF: TDN 4 in all sections of the exam
  • Studienkolleg: Feststellungsprüfung „Deutsch“
  • DSD: Level II with C1 in all sections of the exam
  • Goethe: C2
  • telc: telc Deutsch C2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
  • ÖSD: C2
  • UNIcert® Deutsch III

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must provide proof of English language skills at level B1. Knowledge of English at level B2 is preferred. Please upload one of the following language certificates in the online portal:

  • English grade in the FSP certificate of a German preparatory college (Studienkolleg)
  • International Baccalaureate English A HL
  • IELTS certificate with an overall score of at least 5.0 points with a minimum grade of 4.0 in all sections ("IELTS General Training" is not recognised)
  • TOEFL certificate with at least 460 points in the "Paper-based Test" (TOEFL PBT) or 50 points in the "Internet-based Test" (TOEFL iBT)
  • Cambridge English qualification with level B1 or higher
  • TELC certificate, level B1
  • PTE Pearson Academic Test certificate, level B1 (43-58 points)
  • Secondary or academic education completed in English (proof by means of a transcript of records or, if the language of instruction is not stated in the certificate, a ‘Medium of Instruction’ certificate)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We do not work with commercial recruitment agencies. Guarantees of enrolment given by such agencies are not to be trusted.

Please read all texts and, if available, linked documents directly under Application Info!

If you need a visa to study in Germany, you should look into the visa procedure and (if necessary) register on the waitlist as soon as possible. Depending on your country, receiving a visa appointment can take a long time. On the other hand, our admission letters are only valid for one semester and admission cannot be deferred.

You can find more information for prospective international students (e.g. details about the recognition of certificates and visas) on the web pages of the International Office.

For prospective students with a master craftsman's certificate

With a master craftsman's certificate or an equivalent equivalent qualification, you can apply without restriction and have no subject restrictions, as you have a general university entrance qualification. In the application portal, you will be asked for your higher education entrance qualification. Please enter "Beruflich Qualifizierte Meister" (vocationally qualified master craftsman).

When applying, in addition to your complete certificate including grade point average, you must also submit documentary proof of an interview with the departmental advisor for course guidance. Please make an appointment as early as possible. The name and contact details can be found in the "contact" section of each degree programme. Your course guidance advisor will also provide you with documentary proof that the interview took place. Documentary records of academic counselling from other universities in Bavaria are recognised for the same or similar degree programmes and must also be uploaded in the application portal. Other documents specific to your chosen study programme can be found in the application portal.

In admission-restricted (NC) degree programmes, you automatically take part in the regional selection procedure according to Art. 88, Paragraph 5 and 6 Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG) and within the 4% quota for professionally qualified persons.

Attending a preparatory course (including mathematics) is particularly useful for taking up a technical or engineering degree programme. The OTH Regensburg offers suitable preparatory courses for those with vocational qualifications.

If you would like to study part-time - i.e. parallel to your job - rather than full-time, we recommend that you visit the pages of the Centre for Continuing Education and Knowledge Management (ZWW).

For prospective students with a vocational qualification certificate

If you have completed vocational training, it is possible to apply for a place at university with a specific subject in mind. Your vocational training and the degree programme you wish to pursue must have a subject-related connection. In the application portal, you will be asked for your higher education entrance qualification. Please enter "Beruflich Qualifizierte Gesellen" (vocationally qualified journeymen).

Please upload the following documents with your application:

1. Certificate of completion of vocational training including grade point average

2. Certificate of completion from a vocational school

3. Proof of subsequent full-time employment of at least three years relevant to the vocational training.

4. Other documents specific to your chosen study programme can be found in the application portal.

5. Documentary record of an interview with the departmental advisor for course guidance. Please make an appointment as early as possible. The name and contact details can be found in the "contact" section of each degree programme. Your course guidance advisor will also provide you with confirmation that the interview took place. Documentary records of academic counselling from other universities in Bavaria are recognised for the same or similar degree programmes and must also be uploaded in the application portal.

For full admission, applicants are still required to complete a two-semester probationary period, i.e. admission is tentative and subject to certain conditions. 

In admission-restricted (NC) degree programmes, you automatically take part in the regional selection procedure according to Art. 88, Paragraph 5 and 6 Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG) and within the 4% quota for professionally qualified persons.

Attending a preparatory course (including mathematics) is particularly useful for taking up a technical or engineering degree programme. The OTH Regensburg offers suitable preparatory courses for those with vocational qualifications.

If you would like to study part-time - i.e. parallel to your job - rather than full-time, we recommend that you visit the pages of the Centre for Continuing Education and Knowledge Management (ZWW).

Admission and enrolment

If your application has the status “Gültig” ("valid"), you can already be assured that you will be offered a place in a study programme at the OTH Regensburg. (This does not apply to Bachelor degrees in Architecture and Industrial Design). You can download the corresponding “Zulassungsbescheid” (admission letter) in the application portal. You can accept your offer of admission immediately in the application portal and enrol online.

Enrolment generally takes place in August for the winter semester and in February for the summer semester.
If you have also applied for a degree programme with restricted admission, please wait with your current enrolment until the allocation of places in study programmes has been decided. However, to be on the safe side, you should enrol by the end of the deadline at the latest.
If you cannot be admitted due to missing documents, you will receive a letter of rejection.

Documents

The following documents must normally be uploaded for online enrolment at the university:

  • “Antrag auf Immatrikulation” (Application for enrolment) along with other documents required, depending on the individual case. You will be able to download the application for enrolment after accepting the place of study online in the OTH Regensburg application portal.
  •     Signed “Einwilligungserklärung zum Datenschutz” (declaration of consent regarding data protection). You will receive this together with the application for enrolment.
  •     Copy of valid identity card/passport
  •     Digital notification of health insurance, see the following notes "I would like to enrol. What do I have to do?"

Semester fee

You will receive the transfer details for the semester fee with your application for enrolment.

I want to enrol as a student and have to provide proof of health insurance. What do I need to do?

  • If you have chosen public / statutory insurance, please contact your health insurance company and inform them that you are planning to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. Your health insurance company will then send us a digital notification known as M10. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in PDF or paper form. Our institution number is H0000048 (please provide this to your insurance company if necessary).

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If the insurance from your home country is not accepted in Germany and you are over 30 years old, you may have chosen a private health insurance for Germany. In this case, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany with your insurance documents. Please inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg and remain privately insured. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of your exemption from public insurance. Please note that we cannot accept an insurance membership certificate from your private health insurance instead of the exemption. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If you are already insured in another EU country, your insurance may be accepted in Germany. If that is the case, you need to apply from exemption from compulsory public insurance. To do that, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany, send them your insurance documents and inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of exemption. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in paper form. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you are coming from a non-EU country and/or are over 30 years old, you need to take on public or private health insurance which is valid in Germany. The website of the DAAD should help you better understand your options and choose the type of insurance which is best for you. After you have chosen your insurance, please ask your insurance company to send us a digital confirmation message of your insurance, or (if you have chosen private insurance) apply for exemption as instructed above.