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Chemistry
Minor Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))

Chemistry Minor Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))

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Degree: Bachelor

Duration: 6 semesters

Course Start: Winter semester

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Contents of the subject Chemistry

The teacher training programmes are aimed at prospective students who wish to become teachers, i.e. people who enjoy working with school pupils, who want to convey complex content confidently, motivate them and accompany them in their learning.
Bachelor's students on the chemistry teaching degree programmes acquire solid specialist knowledge in the core chemical subjects of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, which not only covers the content to be taught at the relevant school level, but is also thematically broader in scope. Students are familiarised with the subject-specific systematics and learn to understand, evaluate and present chemical facts in various contexts. In chemical laboratory practicals, they learn to work practically and handle chemicals safely. They are taught basic knowledge of safety and environmental issues. They also learn the essential working methods of chemistry.
The specialist training programme is supplemented by chemistry didactics courses, which focus on subject-specific challenges and learning barriers as well as didactic teaching principles and concepts. The scientific cognitive process plays a central role here.
The bachelor course is followed by a four-semester Master of Education with an integrated practical semester, which is a prerequisite for the teaching profession. The Master's degree programme is followed by preparatory service (German 'Referendariat').

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Advantages of the subject Chemistry at Bielefeld University

Comprehensive Expertise

The program provides in-depth knowledge in the fields of inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. This broad education enables students to understand and apply complex chemical processes.

Practical Training

Through laboratory courses integrated into the curriculum, students learn how to handle chemicals safely and apply chemical methods. This practice-oriented training fosters the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts.

Research and Innovation

The Department of Chemistry has a strong research focus and offers students the opportunity to engage with current research questions and methods at an early stage. This promotes a deep understanding of the scientific method.

Development of Key Competencies

In addition to subject-specific content, students acquire important key competencies, such as the ability to learn and work independently. These competencies are crucial for a successful professional career.

Career prospects

Following their bachelor’s and master courses, as well as the subsequent induction period, teachers take on a varied, complex and socially responsible role. They shape teaching and learning processes, support and encourage pupils in their personal development, and empower them to shape their own futures as mature and responsible citizens. Career prospects are generally positive, as the demand for qualified teachers is set to continue into the future. Key factors influencing future recruitment prospects include the type of school and subject combination chosen, regional demand, personal mobility and flexibility, as well as decisions and priorities in education policy. Assessments of recruitment prospects are available, for example, from the Ministry of Education of North Rhine-Westphalia.
When choosing subjects, it is also important to take your own interests into account so that you can later teach the subjects you are interested in with enthusiasm. Furthermore, considering the age of the pupils in the respective types of school is helpful in making an informed decision.

What are the access requirements?

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

What formalities are important?

Course start

Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Minor Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule')) Chemistry comprise 60 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations.

Application, admission, and enrolment

The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

Please note that Education Sciences is always a compulsory component of a degree programme with a teaching option (see study structure model).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

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The courses

You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

Possible Combinations

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

Possible combinations for Combined Bachelor with teaching option

Please note further specifications for the choice of subjects.

As Major Subject (1. Teaching Subject) you may choose Biology English Studies: British and American Studies French German Languages and Literatures History Mathematics Philosophy Physics Social Sciences Spanish Sports Science Wirtschaft-Politik/Sozialwissenschaften

As Educational Sciences you have to combine Educational Sciences

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1: The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years

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Chemistry Minor Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))

Overview

Contents of the subject Chemistry

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Advantages of the subject Chemistry at Bielefeld University

Career prospects

What are the access requirements?

What formalities are important?

Course start

Length and scope of studies

Application, admission, and enrolment

The courses

Possible Combinations

Possible combinations for Combined Bachelor with teaching option

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