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Physik Lehramt Sonderpädagogik (Physics teacher training), Staatsexamen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Physics aims to capture, describe and explain fundamental natural phenomena with mathematical models and general laws; the teacher-training programme covers all important areas of modern experimental and theoretical physics, adapted to the school type. Teacher-training programme for special needs education leading to the Erste Staatsprüfung.

Faculty: Fakultät für Physik und Erdsystemwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Didaktik der Physik  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in German; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Experimental physics (mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics, quantum optics and atomic physics, molecular and solid-state physics, nuclear and particle physics), theoretical physics with its mathematical methods, and didactics.

Career pathways

Prepares for work as a teacher; the Erste Staatsprüfung at Leipzig University qualifies for entry to the preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst).

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). No special language requirements at the start. A phoniatric certificate (voice and speech aptitude) is mandatory for enrolment. A placement or practical experience requirement applies (see the programme page). Open admission (no numerus clausus). A separate NC per special-needs focus must also be met. Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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