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Physics

... looks into questions such as ...
- What are dark matter and dark energy?
- Which are the components our matter consists of?
- How do galaxies evolve?
- What characterises a good physics teacher?
- How can an embryo be made visible by ultrasound?
Degree programmes
Physics, Master of Education
Profile
Degree: | Master of Education |
Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
Duration: | 4 semesters |
Classroom language: | German |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
a physics teacher is both an expert on physics and on teaching physics.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- Didactics of physics
- Astronomy & astrophysics
- Biophysics
- Solid-state physics and material science
- Nuclear & particle physics
- Plasma physics
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
have:
- substantial understanding of physics
enjoy:
- teaching and interacting with young people
struggle through:
- the scientific internship
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- Physics, B.A.(2)
Graduates from this degree programme 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
And else?
An internship ...
is mandatory. It is done in the 3rd semester.
Duration: 1 semester (internship semester)
Studying abroad ...
can be done voluntarily.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Prof. Dr. Heiko Krabbe
Building, Room: NB 3/125
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-28705
Email: studienberatung-lehramt@physik.rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Physik
Building, Room: NB 02/174
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-23991
Email: fachschaft@physik.rub.de
Website Fachschaft
Getting to know RUB prior to taking up your degree

Career Service

Completing your degree means you will be seeking entry into a professional career. The Career Service at RUB provides career guidance, helps with job applications and organises numerous career planning workshops.
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