Chemistry
... looks into questions such as ...
- How can so many different materials originate from a handful of elements?
- How do life processes work at the micro level?
- How can energy-saving processes be optimised – regardless whether in the car or in the mobile phone?
- How does one develop new drugs?
- How can new materials be discovered that would make power plant turbines or microchips more efficient?
Degree programmes
Chemistry, Master of Education
Profile
| Degree: | Master of Education |
| Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
| Duration: | 4 semesters |
| Classroom language: | German |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it provides students with both an insight into current didactic research issues and comprehensive hands-on training.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- Didactic Methodology, e.g. basic didactic terminology
- Media in chemistry classes
- Chemistry experiments in class
- Teaching-learning processes
- Specific scientific disciplines, e.g. technical chemistry
- Analytical chemistry
- Biochemistry
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
have:
- an excellent understanding of chemistry
- pleasure in conducting experiments
- social skills
enjoy:
- interacting with students
- conducting experiments
- transferring knowledge
struggle through:
- organising lesson plans for two different subjects as well as pedagogy
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- Chemistry, B.A. (2)
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- as secondary-school teachers
- as vocational-school teachers
- at universities
- as editors in the publishing industry
- in the PR industry
And else?
An internship ...
is mandatory. It is done in the 3rd semester.
Duration: Basic internship (obsolete Teacher Training Act)/internship semester (current Teacher Training Act), 2 weeks subject-specific internship
Studying abroad ...
is recommended.
Duration: prior to the 1st semester in Master's programme / during school internship
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Prof. Dr. Katrin Sommer
Building, Room: NCDF 05/795
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-27522
Email: katrin.sommer@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Chemie/Biochemie
Building, Room: NC 03/34
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25287
Email: frchemie@rub.de
Website Fachschaft