Degree and career prospects

The degree program in Biology qualifies students for a wide range of careers. There are different entry options depending on your personal focus. However, a Master’s degree is recommended especially for certain occupational fields such as those in research and development.

Foto: Eine Person schreibt mit Kreide an eine Tafel, während andere Personen zuschauen. Im Hintergrund ist ein Labor mit verschiedenen Geräten sichtbar.

Diverse and interesting career possibilities

The degree program qualifies students to apply for/be admitted to the Master of Education in Biology degree program. The Master’s degree is followed by the preparatory service (Referendariat) for a career in teaching at upper secondary schools (Gymnasien). The preparatory service lasts 18 months and takes place at a state seminar for didactics and teacher training coupled with practical work at a training school.

Master’s programs

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The degree program qualifies you for the Master’s degree program Master of Education in Biology. The Master’s degree is followed by the preparatory service (Referendariat) for a career in teaching at upper secondary schools (Gymnasien). The preparatory service lasts 18 months and takes place at a state seminar for didactics and teacher training coupled with practical work at a training school.

At the University of Hohenheim, you can gain further qualifications with the following Master’s degree programs:

Biology (State certified teaching degree for secondary school)

CareerCenter Hohenheim

The CareerCenter Hohenheim (CCH) is the first point of contact for you when it comes to career orientation and career entry. According to a Germany-wide survey by the Trendence market research institute, our students value the CCH as a springboard into the world of work.

We are happy to support you and answer your questions on the following topics:

Organising your studies in a career-oriented way
Developing your own professional profile
Finding suitable positions for internships, student traineeships, and direct entry
Preparing application documents
Establishing contacts with companies

Every year in the summer semester, the CareerCenter organises the “Life Science” careers fair for agricultural and natural science degree programs. Here you can get to know future employers and gain an impression of professional fields of activity.

Find out more about what the CareerCenter has to offer

Contact CareerCenter Hohenheim

Phone
für students:
+49 711 459 23598

for companies:
+49 711 459 22066

Office hours (on site)
for brief questions and issues:
Tues 1–2 p.m. (room 042)

for international students:
Mon 1–2 p.m. (room 043)

Individual advising appointment
Arrange an advising appointment with us online or by email: career(at)uni-hohenheim.de

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