Bachelor Programs Mathematics
single major) and 50% (
second major/minor) provide students with a broad basic training in Mathematics.
The Bachelor Mathematics 100% is designed as a 6 semester program leading to the Bachelor of Science
(B.Sc.). This academic degree is considered the first professional qualification and a prerequisite for the advanced Master Program in Mathematics or Scientific Computing. The 50% version of the Bachelor concludes with either a Bachelor of Science of a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), depending on the choice of the second major.
How is a Bachelor Program in Mathematics at Heidelberg University structured?
The bachleor program mathematics program features a bachelor's degree in mathematics 100%, which can later be continued with a master's degree in mathematics or scientific computing, and a bachleor program in mathematics 50%, which leads to a master's degree in education by way of a teacher training option.
Bachelor Mathematics 100 %
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) |
| Type of Study | Undergraduate |
| Begin of study | Winter semester only |
| Standard period of study | 6 semesters |
| Language(s) | German |
| Application Procedure | No admission restrictions |
Bachelor Mathematics 50 %
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) or Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) |
| Type of study | Undergraduate, 2 majors |
| Begin of study | Winter semester only |
| Standard period of study | 6 semesters |
| Language(s) | German |
| Application Procedure | No admission restrictions |
Current Degree Regulations & Course Handbooks Bachelor Mathematics
Version of October 5th, 2022
Version of winter semester 2022/23 (Degree Regulations of October 5th, 2022)
Earlier versions of the course handbooks can be found in the download center.
Bachelor Mathematics 100 %
To complete the bachelor's degree, you need 180 credit points (Leistungspunkte
or LP). Of these, 127 CP are allocated to the core courses in Mathematics (subject studies
), 21 CP to an area of application, 20 CP to interdisciplinary skills (Fachübergreifende Kompetenzen
or FÜK) and 12 CP to the bachelor's thesis. At least 5 CP of the FÜK are completed in Mathematics and at least 3 CP in an area of application.
Subject studies
Within the core courses in Mathematics, we distinguish between compulsory modules, required elective
modules and elective modules. The compulsory modules must be completed in any case. 3 CP for the programming part of the introduction to practical computer science and 2 CP for subject didactics in the proseminar and seminar count towards the interdisciplinary competencies (FÜK). In order to ensure a broad basic education, at least 1 module must be completed in each of the following three elective areas (required elective
). An in-depth lecture must be chosen in at least one elective area; these are lectures whose title contains a 2
, or those from the master’s degree. Finally, in the elective area, 16 LP must be completed in modules of your choice offered within mathematics. The content of the modules and specialization areas mentioned below is described in the course handbook.
Application areas
Fields admissible as application area:
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Economy
- Philosophy
Other subjects can be approved as application area upon request.
Interdisciplinary Competencies
Of the total of 20 CP required in the area of interdisciplinary studies, 8 CP are covered by the programming, interdisciplinary and presentation components of the core courses in Mathematics and the area of application. The remaining 12 CP can be earned in any course offered as FÜK
at the University.
Bachelor thesis
The purpose of the bachelor thesis is for students to show that they master mathematical methods required to work independently on a problem from Mathematics or an area of application within a specified period of three months. The bachelor thesis must begin no later than one week after successful completion of the last course-related examination.
FAQs Bachelor Mathematics 100%
In principle, any math-related subject offered at Heidelberg University can be considered as an area of application. The subjects astronomy, life sciences, chemistry, computational linguistics, computer science, philosophy, physics, psychology and economics are expressly approved. Details on which modules you have to take within your application area can be found in the module handbook for the Bachelor Mathematics 100%.
Any person who has been granted the right to examine mathematics by the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science can be considered as a supervisor of a bachelor thesis. This group includes all professors of the faculty as well as some lecturers on permanent positions - if in doubt, you can ask.
It is not possible to write a bachelor thesis at another university. You can write your bachelor thesis in a company if the thesis is registered under a supervisor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science.
To do this, you have to submit the registration forms Anzeige der Bachelorarbeit and Erklärung zur Bachelorarbeit at the examination office. Your supervisor's signature is required on the first form. Basically: You can only register your Bachelor thesis in the Bachelor Mathematics 100% if you have already booked 120 CP.
The processing time for the bachelor thesis is 3 months. The registration and submission dates are shown on the notification form for the bachelor thesis and are binding.
Bachelor Mathematics 50 %
Within the Bachelor program in Mathematics 50%, 84 CP are allocated to the core courses in mathematics (subject studies
) and 12 CP to the Bachelor thesis. The other 84 CP of the bachelor's degree are allotted to the second main subject chosen.
Subject studies
Within the core courses in Mathematics, we distinguish between compulsory modules, required elective
modules and elective modules. The compulsory modules must be completed in any case. 2 CP of the didactic component in the proseminar and seminar count towards the interdisciplinary competencies (FÜK). In the required elective
category, at least 3 of the following modules have to be completed successfully:
- Algebra 1
- Theory of functions 1
- Introduction to numerics
- Introduction to probability and statistics
The detailed content of the following modules can be found in the course handbook.
Interdisciplinary competencies
Of the total of 10 CP required in the area of interdisciplinary studies, 2 CP are covered by the didactics component of the proseminar. The remaining 8 CP can be earned in any course offered as FÜK
at the University.
Bachelor thesis
The purpose of the bachelor thesis is for students to show that they master mathematical methods required to work independently on a problem from Mathematics or an area of application within a specified period of three months. To register for the Bachelor thesis, you need to show evidence of completion of 58 CP in Mathematics and 30 CP in the second main subject. The bachelor thesis must begin no later than one week after successful completion of the last course-related examination.
Note: You are entitled to a Bachelor thesis in Mathematics only if your second main subject is any of: Computer science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics. Other subjects are admissible only upon special request.
Bachelor Mathematics 50 % Teaching
The Bachelor program Mathematics 50% admits an additional teaching option
as a first step in the training to become a high school teacher. This option is a prerequisite for the Master of Education in Mathematics. In concrete terms, this means that in addition to the subject specific components the Bachelor program includes educational science and practical training courses amounting to 20 CP. Of those, 10 CP are attributed to Mathematics and include 8 CP for interdisciplinary competencies (from courses offered by the Department of Educational Science), and 2 CP for the didactical components in the proseminar and seminar.
The provisions of the teaching option are regulated in the framework regulation for the teaching post option at Heidelberg University. Further details can be found here.
FAQs Bachelor Mathematics 50%
The Bachelor in Mathematics 50% can basically be combined with all other subjects at Heidelberg University that offer a 50% degree. When registering, please note that you can only write your bachelor thesis in the first major, and enter your subjects accordingly in order to avoid to later formally have to change your programme.
You do not have to attend a special didactics event, as the required 2 CP in didactics are already covered by attending the proseminar and the seminar.
Any person who has been granted the right to examine mathematics by the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science can be considered as a supervisor of a bachelor thesis. This group includes all professors of the faculty as well as some lecturers on permanent positions - if in doubt, you can ask.
You are only entitled to write a bachelor thesis in mathematics if your second subject is one of the following: computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, economics. Other subjects can be admitted on request in individual cases.
To register your bachelor thesis, you have to submit the registration forms Anzeige der Bachelorarbeit and Erklärung zur Bachelorarbeit at the examination office. Your supervisor's signature is required on the first form. Basically: You can only register your Bachelor thesis in the Bachelor Mathematics 50% if you have already booked 58 CP in mathematics and 30 CP in your second subject.
The processing time for the bachelor thesis is 3 months. The registration and submission dates are shown on the notification form for the bachelor thesis and are binding.
Officially, this is not possible. However, the faculty tolerates this for the elective lecture and the subject didactic lecture in the Master of Education. The interleaving modules form the core of the Master of Education and cannot be brought forward.