BA Chemistry (Teacher Training) at TU Dortmund University

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Chemistry is a 6-semester bachelor’s programme in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. It forms part of the teacher education offer for the stated school types. Students work with topics such as lectures and seminars on fundamentals of chemistry and chemistry education; developing experimental skills through laboratory work; implementing experiments in chemistry teaching.

Faculty: Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology  |  Department: Chemistry and Chemical Biology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Lehramt (teacher training) for school type(s): BK, GyGe  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include lectures and seminars on fundamentals of chemistry and chemistry education; developing experimental skills through laboratory work; implementing experiments in chemistry teaching. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual. Practical component: two internships, including an Aptitude and Orientation Internship (EOP) of at least 25 days recommended in the 2nd or 3rd semester.

Career pathways

The Bachelor’s degree is a first professional qualification but does not alone qualify for teaching at schools; a Master of Education is required for that. Graduates can also work in various educational and non-educational fields.

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