Physics B.Sc., Gymnasium und Gesamtschule Teacher at RWTH Aachen University

The Bachelor teacher training course of study in physics at RWTH Aachen aims at a grounded, physical education for students. Lectures and tutorials in experimental and theoretical physics are supplemented through physical internships, in which students conduct independent experiments. A high number of physics courses are specifically offered to teacher training students.The later requirements of a teaching career are given particular consideration in these courses.

Faculty: Department of Physcis in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The basics to acquire a solid knowledge in physics are taught in "Experimental Physics" in semesters one through three and in the fifth semester. The topic areas encompass mechanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, special relativity theory, optics, and quantum physics.

Career pathways

You can find information from the NRW Ministry of Schools about the career prospects for various fields of teaching on the website Job Prospects (de) . Since your Bachelor degree opens up various futher education possibilities, you can - depending on your subject combination - persue other Master's programs.

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