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Biology Teaching Degree (Secondary, Staatsexamen) at University of Greifswald

University of Greifswald, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training degree in biology for secondary schools, teaching biological content, subject didactics and the theory-led development and empirical testing of lessons at school and out-of-school learning sites.

Faculty: Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught, some English-language modules; Staatsexamen (I. Staatsprüfung)  |  Intake: Wintersemester (October)  |  Location: Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Botany, zoology, genetics, ecology, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, immunobiology and human and environment topics, linked consistently with subject didactics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (for example the Allgemeine Hochschulreife) or an equivalent international qualification; part of the teacher-training programme. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus applies). Apply online via the GrypsOn campus portal (uni-assist for foreign qualifications).

Intake: Wintersemester (October)

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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