Program Overview

Programme Overview

The University of Jena offers a degree programme in Chemistry, specifically designed for those interested in becoming chemistry teachers. This programme aims to provide solid training as a professionally experienced, responsible chemistry teacher.

Key Facts

• Degree: First State Exam Regular School
• Admission restriction: Without admission restriction (without NC)
• Duration: 10 Semesters
• Credits/ECTS: 300
• Teaching language: German
• Tuition fee: None
• Semester contribution: 305.05
• Start of studies: Winter semester
• Part-time possible: Yes
• Institutions: Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Science, Institutes of the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Programme Content

The degree programme is designed to provide fundamental scientific and didactic knowledge of chemistry, including general, inorganic and analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, technical chemistry, and the History of Chemistry. Mathematics and an internship in physics are also included.

Structure

The teacher training programme is based on the Jena model, characterized by a five-month school placement semester in the fifth or sixth semester. Students complete 300 credit points (ECTS), studying two subjects of their choice, including subject didactics, with pedagogical qualification taking place in the educational sciences.

Why Study in Jena?

• The Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences offers an interesting, challenging, and varied degree programme with sound insights into key areas of Chemistry.
• The school placement semester reinforces the practical orientation, introducing students to the reality of school teaching at an early stage.

Career Opportunities

• General education: Typical route into school practice is via the preparatory service (traineeship), with very good employment prospects.
• Adult education: Opportunities to work as a teacher in adult education outside the school system.

Admission Requirements

• University entrance qualification (e.g., general secondary school leaving certificate)
• Initial internship: An introductory internship lasting 240 hours, which can be completed before starting studies or before the internship semester.

Programme Details

Application and Deadlines

Application for the first degree, with options for combination with other subjects like Biology, Catholic Theology, Computer Science, English, Ethics, French, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Physics, Protestant Theology, Russian, Social Science, and Sports.

Downloads and Links

• Recommended study plan
• Module catalogue
• Study and Examination Regulations
• Information on the teacher training programme
• Flyer: Study Secondary School Teacher Training

What Are We Looking for in Prospective Students?

• A good understanding of Mathematics
• Interest in substances, their properties, and reactions
• Manual dexterity
• Enjoy experimenting, developing, and optimizing experiments
• Flexibility, decisiveness, prudence, and a high degree of organizational skills, as well as social skills in working with pupils, parents, and colleagues.