Vocational college teaching post: vocational specialization in nutritional science and home economics as well as food technology
Teach the future: as an instructor of two exciting subjects at the Vocational College. First subject: Nutrition and Home Economics. Second subject: Food Technology. With this bachelor’s degree program, you will obtain both a foundation in the natural sciences as well as specialist professional expertise. You will then complete the master’s degree for this teaching post at the University of Paderborn.
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A Degree Program with a Future
We offer this degree program in conjunction with the University of Paderborn. Internships during your study ensure your training is practice-oriented.
You will bring one of the following educational backgrounds:
- General university entrance qualification (Abitur)
- Specialized university entrance qualification
- Advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife)
- Professional qualification (Case-by-case examination)
German language level: C1
The basic internship is offset against subject-related practical work.
1. Semester
- Natural sciences fundamentals – Chemistry
- Natural sciences fundamentals – Biochemistry
- Basic food science I
- Microbiology – Fundamentals and application I
- Natural sciences fundamentals – Mathematics
2. Semester
- Natural sciences fundamentals – Physics
- Basic food science II
- Microbiology – Fundamentals and application II
3. Semester
- Natural sciences fundamentals – Food chemistry I
- Operational technology
- Process engineering
4. Semester
- Natural sciences fundamentals – Food chemistry II
- Basic nutritional science
- Food technology – Meat
- Food technology – Drinks
5. Semester
- Food technology – Baked goods and confectionery
- Quality management for technologists
6. Semester
- Socio-economic fundamentals
- Didactics, vocational studies in nutrition and home economics
- Didactics, vocational studies in food technology
- Bachelor thesis
The focus of the ‘Vocational college teaching post’ degree option is gaining specialized competence. This includes, among other things:
- a solid foundational understanding of chemistry, microbiology, mathematics and physics
- an understanding of nutritional questions
- knowledge regarding food processing
- the ability to teach interesting aspects and a well-developed knowledge of nutrition, health and lifestyle to students
- carrying out practical testing and activities with students
- understanding of educational sciences and vocational education
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Here you get an overview of our research:
... the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations
- directly to good health and well-being
- directly to quality education
- directly to gender equality
- directly to decent work and economic growth
Studying at Innovation Campus Lemgo
At the Innovation Campus in Lemgo, you’ll study at one of the most exciting technology hubs in North Rhine-Westphalia. Here you’ll find state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, as well as science-to-business factories. Take, for example, the Centrum Industrial IT, where companies from across the OWL region have established branches. Or the Smart Factory OWL, which demonstrates data and AI management. At the Future Food Factory OWL—unique in Europe—similar activities take place, this time focused on food production. New Work and knowledge transfer converge at InnovationSPIN. Here, TH OWL, the district administration, and the skilled trades demonstrate transparent collaboration and a spirit that fosters innovation. In addition to the Fraunhofer IOSB-INA, the campus is also home to two vocational colleges as well as the Bundesliga handball club TBV Lemgo-Lippe. And best of all: the campus features student housing just a short walk from the university and downtown.
Information
- Application and enrollment
- Dates and deadlines
- Semester dues
- FAQ about application and enrollment
- Study plan
- Manual of course modules
Only the details of the currently valid examination regulations of the degree program as published in the promulgation gazette are authoritative and legally binding. You can find the announcement sheets here.
Contact and Counseling
- Our Central Student Advisory Service answers questions about studying at the university
- Offers for study orientation
- Get to know your faculty!
- Click here to go to the subject-specific student advisory service of the department
- Apply via our KIS portal!
- Information on the enrollment procedure is available from the Enrollment Office
- Studying abroad? Our International Office is there for you!
Still unanswered questions?
Our Student Service Center will answer all your questions about studying at TH OWL as well as about application and enrollment:
Phone: +49 5261 702 2534
E-mail: studierendenservice(at)th-owl.de
Service hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.