MEd Chemistry (teaching) at University of Freiburg

The Master of Education in Chemistry prepares students to teach at secondary schools. Specialist scientific and didactic knowledge in chemistry is deepened and complemented by teaching-specific components of the programme. Advanced chemistry training is complemented by subject-didactic components and an integrated school-practice semester, where students gain their first practical teaching experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and Summer Semester  |  Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Master of Education in Chemistry prepares students for teaching chemistry at secondary schools. Building on a polyvalent bachelor's degree programme, it deepens students' scientific and didactic knowledge of chemistry and is supplemented by teaching-specific components.

Career pathways

The Master of Education in Chemistry qualifies graduates to teach at secondary schools and prepares them for their “Referendariat” (practical training phase for teacher education). It also opens up opportunities in adult education, science communication, educational research and the development of teaching materials.

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