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Documentation Studium naturale (Certificate)
Course of studies
Degree
ZertifikatDuration of study (semesters)
2Language
DeutschLocation
WeihenstephanDescription of course of studies
In the course of studium natural, students are trained polyvalently in naturale sciences by giving them the opportunity to experience science in concrete projects. Thus, studium natural is providing a link between life sciences and neighbouring sciences such as mathematics, physics and chemistry. Apart from imparting knowledge, students are encouraged to work independently. By doing this and based on concrete knowledge, students should be enabled to decide which discipline is an ideal choice for them after completing studium naturale.The academic year is divided into five modules. The basic modules of Mathematics, Physics and Life Sciences (Chemistry / Biology) consist of a deepening overview of basic concepts and methods. First, students receive lectures, exercises and basic research-related tutorials, which provide them with insight into the various subjects and the scientific work. Second, the contents of the basic modules are taught by constantly reflecting on interdisciplinary issues. In addition, students receive a first insight into the research practice by attending internships.
The three basic modules are complemented by a general multidisciplinary module. Besides an introduction into the philosophy of science, students receive knowledge concerning scientific methods of reading and writing. Again in preparation for the subsequent studies, foreign language courses (mainly English courses) with a special focus on science will be offered. The σ-module completes the structure of the studium naturale as the 5th module. Within the σ-module students have the opportunity to choose "σ-courses" from all courses offered by the TUM.
Upon completion of the studium natural, students can easily find their way in the broad offer of study programs at TUM. In addition, studium naturale has its effects on the subsequent bachelor programs:
- Consideration of studium natural in aptitude tests.
- Possibility to recognise passed exams in the amount of up to one semester.
- Availability of time resources in order to choose from the whole subject catalogue at TUM or to spend more time studying abroad or for industrial internships.
- Improving the individual skills profile
Curriculum (link)
http://www.studiumnaturale.wzw.tum.deCourse of studies
Studium naturale (Certificate)Internship
Internship´s office (Link)
http://portal.mytum.de/studium/praktikum/praktikantenaemter/Application and admission
Application
Online-application: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/onlinebewerbung/index_htmlPlease note: Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification must apply to uni-assist for preliminary inspection documentation of their university entrance qualification before applying online.
Please note: If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places, access to studium naturale will be limited by applying an internal selection procedure.
Aptitude test
noStart of course
winter semesterApplication Period
May 15 – July 15Admission notification
Online after verification of application documentsApplication documents
School leaving certificate or Abitur, curriculum vitae , a recent passport-size photograph.Attention! You get an exact listing of the required documents after completing the online application as a document checklist.
Application documents (International students)
preliminary inspection documentation, copy of a (foreign) school leaving certificate or examination which qualifies the applicant to study at an institution of higher education in Germany (="Abitur"), certified translation of the above document, passport-size photograph, CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of previous study (i.e. copy of student ID), proof of german language proficiency.Attention! You get an exact listing of the required documents after completing the online application as a document checklist.
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