First State Examination Teacher Training (Gymnasium): Physics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

This natural science reveals what lies behind numerous everyday phenomena. The focus is on exploring the interrelationships of nature, its individual building blocks and the forces at work. Teaching is an exciting, demanding and important profession.

Faculty: Faculty of Physics and Astronomy | Duration: 10 semesters (300 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught; First State Examination (Staatsexamen) | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Modules include Experimental Physics I - Mechanics and Thermodynamics; Basic practical course in physics; Mathematical Methods of Physics I; Experimental Physics II - Electrodynamics; of Physics II; Optics; Theoretical Mechanics; Physics I; Atomic and Molecular Physics; Theoretical Electrodynamics.

Career pathways

General education: The typical route into school practice is via the preparatory service (traineeship). In this phase, you will further develop your practical teaching skills on the basis of your degree. In view of the current shortage of teachers in Physics, graduates of the Physics teaching degree programme are more sought-after than ever.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No Numerus Clausus (open admission). University entrance qualification: A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme. Initial internship: In Jena, the teacher training course includes an introductory internship lasting 240 hours. You should reflect on your educational experience in dealing with children and young people in order to review your career aspirations and make a conscious decision. It makes sense to complete the introductory internship before starting your studies, but it can also be completed before registering for the internship semester (before the start of the third semester). You can also have work you have already done with children and young people recognized.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters (300 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/7525/1-s-h-physics#studies_text_application

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