Overview

Structure

The degree programme component in physics to be taught in German secondary schools (Gymnasium) aims to align students’ specialist subject skills with research-based didactic principles, and thereby encourage critical reflection on their own professional practice. The Physics - Component in the Master of Education from Heidelberg University equips students with the skills and knowledge they require to analyse practice-related issues, and solve problems. They are able to use contemporary media for didactic purposes.

Graduates of the degree programme component are able to develop experiments independently, and are confident and capable when using physics instruments and relevant electronic data processing equipment. In preparation for the practical semester in a school, students also gain initial first-hand experience of teaching and planning lessons.

Students become familiar with the specialist subject knowledge to be taught as part of the physics syllabus at German secondary schools. They are prepared for the state examination for teachers, whereby selected content is used as a basis via which they become familiar with the didactic methods, concepts and solutions used to teach pupils efficiently and successfully, and aid their learning.

Programme Structure

The degree programme is divided into two parts; one focussing on specialist subject knowledge, and the other on specialised didactics. The recommended course of study:

semester: blended module – Physics in the Everyday, Beginner’s Lab, Methodology for Physics Teaching, and Fundamental Didactics for Physics.
semester: Beginner's Lab
semester: Advanced Lab, Demonstration Lab, Specialised Didactics for Physics
semester: Master’s Colloquium

A detailed description of modules can be found in the module handbook.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Heidelberg, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission to a Master’s degree programme

Certificate of the undergraduate degree programme

Certificate of enrolment from the most-recently attended university.

Proof of previous achievements in the Master's degree programme

Students applying for a transfer or change of institution from a non-German university must also submit: a certificate of transferable grades from the relevant subject area

Statement of sufficient financing for completion of the course of study. This does not apply for applications from EU/EEA member states and applicants with a German university entrance qualification.

Uncertified copy of the applicant’s passport (page with name in Latin script). Applicants from EU/EEA member states may alternatively submit a copy of their personal identity card.

For applicants with certificates from Vietnam, the People's Republic of China and India: Original of the APS certificate from the relevant Academic Examination Body.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

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Additional Details

EU/EEA- Fees and contributions: 161.10 € / Semester

Living costs

Heidelberg

Germany

922 - 1397 EUR / month

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