and teach the pupils how exciting physics can be.
Physics education - Graduate degree (M.Ed.)
Back to school after academic degree
The Master's phase teaches physics didactics and theoretical physics. At the University of Bremen the primary topics in physics didactic research are the modelling and measurement of competence in physics and the ways of explaining physics in physics lessons. This opens up a wide range of opportunities for students to take part in current research in their subject and in didactics.
The course specifically prepares students for an teachings prctice as a teacher of physics at grammar schools and secondary schools. Further conceivable fields of activity include university research or educational administration, as well as fields involving the communication of physical and technical issues to the general public (scientific journalism, public relations work in companies).
Further information can be found on the website of the Institute for Didactics of Natural Sciences (only in German).
You can find more information on the courses offered for teaching at public schools here.
Course contents
Specialisation of theoretical physics
Specialisation of teaching methodology
Internship semester with didactic supervision
Master thesis
Key data
- Admission requirements:
- B.Sc. in Physics or a comparable scientific degree
- language skills: German at least level C1 (CEFR) - Application deadline: July 15
- Beginning of the course: once a year at winter semester
- Application deadline 2nd semester (advanced students only): January 15
- Language of tuition: German / partly English
- ECTS-credits: 120
- Standard duration: 4 semesters
- Qualification: Master of Education
Information and application
- Admission regulations (German only)
- Online application
- Information on admission
- FAQ
- Examination regulations (MPO 2013) (binding regulations of the study progress, German only)
- Änderungsordnung (2020)
- Module guide (MPO 2013) (descriptions of the lectures, German only)
- Information brochure (German only)
- Program scheme (MPO 2013) (German only)
- Semester dues including semester ticket
Advisory Service
Subject-specific information and advice
Prof. Dr. Horst Schecker
NW1 room M 3070
Phone: +49 421 218-62020
Email