What is QUEST?
QUEST is a certificate program in which students get the opportunity to learn first handed how research at our university works. QUEST is short for Qualifying Undergraduate Excellent Students by research-oriented Teaching. A central component of the QUEST certificate program is the implementation of a QUEST-project, which is carried out within one to two semesters. The project is supervised by a member of a research group.
The project is accompanied by program consists of a kick-off event, three network meetings and a final event at which the students present their research results (see diagram).
In total, the QUEST certificate program comprises 6 credit points. Students who successfully complete the program receive a certificate. Students who publish their research results can receive an award.
Who can apply for QUEST?
Bachelor's students from the 3rd semester onwards can apply for the QUEST certificate program:
- Applied Physics (B.Sc.)
- Biomedical Chemistry (B.Sc.)
- Biology (B.Ed. & B.Sc.)
- Chemistry (B.Ed. & B.Sc.)
- Environmental Sciences with a Focus in Atmosphere and Climate (B.Sc.)
- Geography (B.Ed. & B.Sc.)
- Geosciences (B.Sc.)
- Informatics (B.Ed. & B.Sc.)
- Mathematics (B.Ed. & B.Sc.)
- Mathematics-Informatics (B.Sc.)
- Meteorology (B.Sc.)
- Molecular Biotechnology (B.Sc.)
- Molecular Biology (B.Sc.)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (State Examination)
- Physics (B.Ed. & B.Sc.)
How to apply for QUEST?
You can find the application information here.