Program Overview

Bachelorstudiengang für das Lehramt Physik

Overview

The Bachelorstudiengang für das Lehramt Physik is a six-semester program that prepares students to teach physics at the gymnasium and gesamtschule levels. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in physics, as well as the necessary pedagogical skills to effectively teach the subject.

Admission Requirements

• Abitur or a recognized equivalent qualification
• Proficiency in German
• Participation in the RWTH-SelfAssessment "Lehramt" is mandatory
• Recommended: participation in the Online-SelfAssessment "Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften" and attendance at one of the study information days of the physics department

Program Structure

The program consists of 180 ECTS credits, which are distributed across the two subjects, educational science studies, and the bachelor's thesis. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in physics, as well as the necessary skills to teach the subject effectively.

Research Areas

The physics department at RWTH Aachen University has a strong focus on research, with particular emphasis on the following areas:

• Elementary particle physics
• Condensed matter physics
• Theoretical physics
• Biophysics
• Quantum information

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Bachelorstudiengang für das Lehramt Physik are qualified to teach physics at the gymnasium and gesamtschule levels. They may also pursue careers in research, industry, or other fields where a strong foundation in physics is required.

Additional Information

For more information on the program, including the study plan, module handbook, and examination regulations, please refer to the RWTH Aachen University website. It is recommended that prospective students participate in the Online-SelfAssessment "Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften" and attend one of the study information days of the physics department to gain a better understanding of the program and its requirements.