Alchemy and Natural Magic: The Birth of European Science

This 12-week online course is aimed primarily at students with a technical background and traces the development of scientific thought from ancient traditions to early modern science. It demonstrates how alchemy, natural philosophy and even occultism have contributed to the principles on which today’s scientific and engineering disciplines are based.

Key information at a glance

• Course start date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
• Course times: Tuesdays from 14:00 to 15:30
• Course format: Online in English
• Enrolment: Enrolment remains open until the end of the course, as the learning modules will also be available online as recordings for self-study afterwards. Students who participate in the course in real time are eligible for ECTS credits. 

All course topics and dates, as well as the registration form, can be found online on the website of our European university, EURECA-PRO. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at eureca-pro@hs-mittweida.de.