Chemistry
The Master of Education degree program in Chemistry explores the composition, structure, characteristics and transformation of substances. An important element of this program is describing and characterizing substances as well as the physical laws to which transformation processes adhere. Students are given the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge, among others, in the three main areas of chemistry: inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry.
While students in the bachelor's degree program focus on gaining subject-specific knowledge, the Master of Education degree program puts a stronger emphasis on educational sciences and subject didactics. Students develop concepts for practical experimental techniques that can be used in school lessons, taking into account the specific circumstances that apply there (e.g. safety, relevance and learners’ perception).
In teaching degree programs for grammar and comprehensive schools, students choose two school subjects. Thus, in addition to Chemistry, students are enrolled for a second subject as well as educational sciences. The practical semester is a key component of the degree program.
Possible lines of work
Teaching at schools
For other possible lines of work, please refer to the Chemistry (MSc) degree program.
Summer semester
Examination Regulations (German versions are legally binding)
University degree (German or non-German) in a relevant discipline
German language proficiency (DSH level 3, CEFR level C2, as per DSH exam. regulations)
Other language skills: Two foreign languages (modern languages on CEFR level A2 or qualification in Latin/Greek)
Specific modules: 67 ECTS credits in discipline-specific/subject didactics modules of the chosen school subjects (with 3 ECTS credits each in subject didactics) | 24 ECTS credits in educational sciences (with 3 ECTS credits on the topic of inclusion; aptitude and orientation internship as well as vocational internship) | Bachelor's thesis 7 ECTS credits
9 weeks internship, incl. 25 days at a school
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At the University of Bonn, multilingualism and cultural diversity are considered to be valuable resources that complement subject-specific qualifications. This is why, in addition to curricular language modules, students have access to a diverse range of language-learning offers, including the independent-study offers at the Center for Language Learning (Sprachlernzentrum, SLZ) in which they can autonomously learn a foreign language or enhance existing language skills. Furthermore, students can apply for the “Certificate of Intercultural Competence” free of charge, which promotes extra-curricular and interdisciplinary activities of international or intercultural nature.