MEd Biology (teaching) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Biology at Ruhr University Bochum is a Master of Education for the teaching profession programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it offers the opportunity to both research complex biological questions and to gain an understanding of fundamental didactic methods crucial for future work in a teaching position.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Biotechnology; Molecular Botany and Microbiology; Protein and Structural Biology; Biodiversity; Neurobiology; Didactic Methodology in Biology; Bioinformatics; Biochemistry; Biophysics.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in teaching positions at grammar schools (Gymnasium) and comprehensive schools (Gesamtschule); in an area related to Teaching Science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply through the university application service procedure. Language of instruction: German. Suited for graduates of: Biology, B.A. and B.Sc.; Biology-related degree courses (verification through the joint examination board).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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