Biologie – Biology (teacher training) at Philipps University of Marburg

Biologie (Lehramt an Gymnasien) at Marburg is a teacher-training programme leading to the 1. Staatsprüfung (first state examination) or Erweiterungsprüfung (extension examination). Biology can only be studied in combination with BW and one further subject. It is taught in German by the Faculty 17 Biologie.

Faculty: FB 17 Biologie  |  Duration: 9 semesters (Regelstudienzeit)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Study mode: full-time; Lehramt an Gymnasien (Staatsexamen); German-taught  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

The programme covers cell biology, plant and animal morphology and physiology, neurobiology and behavioural biology, genetics, molecular and developmental biology, evolution and biodiversity, ecology and nature conservation, human biology and microbiology, plus applied biology such as health education, biotechnology and genetic engineering. Chemistry for biology students and biology didactics are also included, with a school placement in the PraxisLab module of the Marburger Praxismodule.

Career pathways

The programme prepares for teaching at Gymnasien (Referendariat); a Master's degree or doctorate are further options.

Official programme page