MEd Physics (teaching) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Physics at Ruhr University Bochum is a Master of Education for the teaching profession programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: as a physicist, the Alfried-Krupp Schülerlabor der Wissenschaften provides a didactic testing ground and practical experience for your work as a teacher.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Didactics of physics; Astronomy & astrophysics; Biophysics; Solid-state physics and material science; Nuclear & particle physics; Plasma physics.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in teaching positions at grammar schools (Gymnasium) and comprehensive schools (Gesamtschule); in research, academia and continuing education; as consultants and analysts; as postdoc researchers in Physics and in Didactics of Physics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply through the university application service procedure. Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: a basic education in physics; knowledge of subject didactics. Suited for graduates of: Physics, B.A.(2) or related subjects.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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