Chemistry
Degree
Combined bachelor, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - this degree programme was designed for teacher training. Please see ‘Teacher training at HU’. If you don't intend to become a teacher, please have a look at the ‘Chemistry’ mono-bachelor’s course and on ‘Bachelor’s and master’s courses at HU’.
Standard time for completing course
6 semesters
Start of study and Entry Restriction
Cf. course catalogue
Combinations
Core subject: can only be combined with the second subjects Biology, Geography, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics
Second subject: with any bachelor’s core subject except Physics
Course structure
Core subject: 90 credit points (CP*)
Basic studies, 1st - 3rd semesters
In-depth studies, 4th - 6th semesters
Second subject: 60 credit points (CP)
Basic studies, 1st - 3rd semesters,
In-depth studies, 4th - 5th semesters
*One credit point (CP) equals a workload of 25 - 30 hours for preparation, follow-up and attendance at classes.
The bachelor’s course also includes career-related additional qualification modules or, if you are aiming for a career in teaching, teacher training modules (Education Studies, Didactics and German as a Second Language): total of 30 CP. The bachelor’s course with teacher training differs slightly, with 80 CP for the relevant core subject including bachelor’s thesis, 60 CP for the relevant second subject and 40 CP for teacher training. This applies to the areas of teaching L1 or L2 (Master of Education amounting to 60 CP) or special school teachers (L3, Master of Education amounting to 90 CP).
Course objectives
Students will acquire a theoretical and methodological grounding based on practical laboratory work, including inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry, as well as biochemistry and structural chemistry. Students will also learn about the concepts that link the various sub-fields of chemistry. The intended outcome is for students to be able to teach chemistry in a school following completion of a postgraduate master’s programme.
Students will also be introduced to initial experimental skills and gain the ability to think independently with regard to scientific topics and experimentation. The teacher training modules prepare students for teaching chemistry in schools. The programme lays the foundation for a post-graduate master’s programme for chemistry teachers with the relevant combination of subjects.
Why study Chemistry at HU?
Studying at the Department of Chemistry means:
- Preparing for your future career in tailor-made classes
- Learning about cutting-edge, research-based approaches in Didactics
- Taking advantage of modern educational facilities such as mobile school laboratories, school projects and internships
- Having experienced teachers at your side for support during your studies
- Studying at the Adlershof site, right in the middle of one of the most active business and science locations in Germany.
Content of studies
The best way to find detailed information about the exact course content is using the annotated university calendar. Module descriptions and the course curriculum can be found in the course and examination regulations, available online at www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 79/2015, 1. revision no Nr. 11/2017. The Course Advisory Service is also available to help you (see below "Addresses").
Core subject
|
Module |
Description |
Size |
|
Module C1 |
General and Inorganic Chemistry |
15 CP |
|
Module C2 |
Mathematics |
6 CP |
|
Module C3A |
Physics |
7 CP |
|
Module C3B |
Physics |
3 CP |
|
Module C4 |
Organic Chemistry |
15 CP |
|
Module C5 |
Physical Chemistry |
11 CP |
|
Module C6 |
Analytical Chemistry |
6 CP |
|
Module C7 |
Teaching Competence (Didactics of Chemistry) |
7 CP |
|
Module C8 |
Chemistry in Everyday Life |
6 CP |
|
Module C9 |
Biochemistry |
8 CP |
|
Module C10 |
Structural Chemistry/Spectroscopy |
6 CP |
|
Module C11 |
Bachelor’s thesis |
10 CP |
|
Module C12 |
Practical Teaching Studies |
10 CP |
If you are aiming to go into teaching at level L1 or L2 (Master of Education totalling 60 CP), you take modules C3B and C12 instead of modules C6 and C3A.
Second subject
|
Module C1 |
General and Inorganic Chemistry |
15 CP |
|
Module C2 |
Mathematics |
6 CP |
|
Module C3A |
Physics |
7 CP |
|
Module C4 |
Organic Chemistry |
15 CP |
|
Module C5 |
Physical Chemistry |
11 CP |
|
Module C6 |
Analytical Chemistry |
6 CP |
|
Module C7 |
Teaching Competence (Didactics of Chemistry) |
7 CP |
Teacher training / career-related additional qualifications
For students who wish to enter the teaching profession, Teacher Training consists of Educational Sciences, Didactics [modules C7 and potentially C12 (Practical Teaching Studies)] and ‘German as a Second Language’.
Those wishing to enter other professions can complete other practical career-related courses (see course catalogue).
Master’s courses
You can apply for the Master of Education at Humboldt-Universität. Other courses on offer can be found in the current ‘Post-graduate degree courses’ course catalogue, available at http://studium.hu-berlin.de/beratung/sa.
Important addresses
Department of Chemistry: Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489 Berlin, www.chemie.hu-berlin.de/studium
Course Advisory Service: Prof. Tiemann, Tel. +49 30 2093 7510, ruediger.tiemann@chemie.hu-berlin.de
Approval/classification (Examinations Office): Ms. Litwin, +49 30 2093 3923, pruefungsbuero.chemie@hu-berlin.de
Service for teacher training students
Applications: hu.berlin/apply
Links to job market: careers information centre, employment market reports, Hochschulteam calendar of events
Version: July 2019
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