- Where can I find information about studying and training at the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geociences?
- Can I get a taste of what it’s like to study?
- Are there opportunities for students to get involved at the university?
- What offers are there for students?
- Can I go abroad as part of my studies at the faculty?
- Are there special offers for girls and women?
- Who can provide me with addintional assistance?
JGU and especially the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geociences offer various projects and programs for students in 5th grade and above who are interested in the natural sciences. For example these projects and programs offer participants the opportunity to get a taste of the subjects in our faculty, to carry out experiments themselves as part of workshops for school classes or during vacation programs, or to learn more about the scientists who work in natural sciences through events and our Instagram channels. In addition to studying the subjects, vocational training is also possible at the faculty.
The NatLab for school children (NatLab) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz offers a variety of school class projects in the field of natural science for grades 5 to 13.
However, individual interested school children can also work on experiments outside of school in experimental courses, research days and vacation academies in the NatLab for school children.
Are you in the 12th or 13th grade (or 11th or 12th in the G8 model) or do you already have your German university entrance qualification (Abitur)? Are you interested in studying biomedical chemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, geography or geosciences and want a closer, more detailed look before deciding on a porgram of study?
Are you still wondering: What can I expect during my studies? Is this subject really the right one for me? What is student life like in Mainz?
Then the “UniCheck” taster course is just right for you!
You will have the opportunity to spend a week getting to know JGU and your chosen porgram of study. By attending different courses and practical units, you will gain deeper insights into your chosen porgram, get to know potential fellow students, become familiar with student life and the JGU campus and bv benefiting from first-hand information from other students on campus.
The goal of the Ada Lovelace Project is to get girls interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Our events are aimed at girls aged 10 and over. Practical work is particularly important to us: In our events, you are allowed to try things out and experiment on your own. In addition to events with our partner schools, we also offer open events for girls, e.g. our vacation courses.
What does everyday life in a chemistry lab look like? How do scientists work?
The 14-day internship in the field of Chemistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz offers students the opportunity to get a taste of everyday working life in a scientific research laboratory. The employees will show you their day-to-day work and try to give you an idea of what their profession is like.
Why should you do your training at JGU’s chemistry teaching laboratory?
- An exciting and varied working environment
- Collaboration in scientific research groups
- Insights into the most up-to-date research
- Extensive additional training
- Additional benefits such as a Job-ticket, book allowance, graduation bonus (for completing studies or training) and capital-forming benefits
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) offers particularly goal-oriented and talented students the opportunity to take up pre-university program at JGU. The pre-university study program is open to all talented and motivated high school students.
As a student in the pre-university program you will attend regular courses during lecture periods. You can acquire certificates of achievement and take examinations that will be recognized for later studies.
Questions about studying chemistry?
Get in touch with your contact person at the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geociences.
In addition to the programs offered by our faculty, there are of course numerous other opportunities to get to know Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, from University open house to the numerous junior campus events or Girls’ Day. The individual departments also offer numerous exciting activities for interested students. Simply click through the websites and find the right offer for you.
Faculty 09 offers its students various services and formats to provide them with the best possible support and guidance in their studies and everyday life. In addition to offering support at the start of studies and over the subsequent course of studies in the form of events, advicing or workshops, there are offers for specific situations or target groups, e.g. for planning a study abroad or offers for students.
The you@nullneun team supports all students in the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geosciences with a wide range of information and advising services.
Would you like to know what you need to get off to a good start at university? Are you looking for opportunities to acquire soft skills relevant to your studies? Do you need contacts for questions or problems that may arise during your studies?
If so, you@nullneun is the right place for you. You can find out more about our wide range of services on the you@nullneun website
Are you interested in a studying abroad as part of your studies or teaching activities?
Faculty 09’s internationalization office is your first point of contact for projects in the field of international/foreign mobility.
Would you like to discover the world through studying abroad during your studies?
- We will provide you with information about exchange programs, funding opportunities and cooperation between the individual subjects.
- We can help you with the planning, application process, implementation and follow-up of your study abroad.
- You can find out more about advisory services and all the necessary steps you can find out more about our advisory services and all the necessary steps under the register Outgoing studentson the you@nullneun Website.
The Ada Lovelace Project supports women in STEM! Our programs are therefore aimed at female STEM students in Faculties 08, 09 and 10. In our mentoring programs first-year students are accompanied, supported and advised by experienced female students (mentors). Networking is particularly important to us due to the low proportion of women in many STEM fields. We also offer seminars for female STEM students of all semesters that strengthen study-related skills and career-relevant soft skills.
It is possilbe to complete an orientation internship (OI) in the NatLab for school children (NatLab) at JGU as an extracurricular place of learning instead of at school. In the NatLab, student teachers can gain experience in experimenting with school children as part of their internship.
With over a hundred school filed trips per year from a wide variety of secondary schools, it is possible to gain a wide range of experience as an intern. The school classes are divided into small groups on site and each group is supervised by a student.
We use social media to report on news and interesting information from the faculty and look forward to sharing them.
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz considers respectful and appreciative interaction – both in everyday university life and in communication on social media to be of great importance. The basic rules for exchanging information on social media using netiquette are summarized here .
In addition to the central social media channels managed by the faculty, the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and geosciences serveral of decentralized channels run by the institutes, programs and student councils in the faculty.
Find out more on the respective websites.
