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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
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
Profile
Degree: | Master of Education |
Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
Duration: | 4 semesters |
Classroom language: | German |
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