Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is the Secondary-school teaching degree (Master of Education supplementary subject), major and minor subject, with a focus on Naturwissenschaft und Technik (Natural Science and Technology).

Key Data on Study Program

• Faculty: Science
• Academic Degree: Secondary-school teaching degree (Master of Education supplementary subject), major and minor subject
• Restricted admission: None
• Regular duration of studies: 4 semesters
• Is a combination subject required?: No
• Application deadline 1st semester: Overview of application deadlines
• Program start: Winter semester, Summer semester
• Language of instruction: German
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and Application

• On what criteria are applicants selected?: This study program is admission-free, meaning you will receive a study place if you meet the admission requirements. However, an application is still required to check these prerequisites. There is no selection process.
• Which requirements must I meet for studies?: The study of an additional subject - in addition to the two-subject study of the Bachelor's degree program in teaching at a grammar school with an academic degree Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - is designed as a supplementary master's program. Therefore, this study can only be started after the successful completion of the B.Ed. The students can, however, voluntarily and non-bindingly provide additional study services (advance services extension subject) in a third subject as part of the B.Ed., which can later be fully credited in the Master's program extension subject. The study consists solely of the study of this subject and does not contain any further educational science components.
• Which languages must I know?: The language of study and examination is German. Individual courses may be conducted in English. Good English language skills are expected for literature studies. Therefore, English language skills are required. However, formal proof of English language skills is not required. German language skills in the amount of DSH-2 (TestDaF4) are required for foreign students.

Program Details

• Which topics are dealt with in the program?: The study program focuses on providing students with networked competencies in technical sciences and the four natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Geography), as well as in subject practice, subject didactics, and school practice. Comprehensive knowledge and skills in the mentioned areas of the first phase of teacher training are the basis for school teaching, which requires the use of acquired competencies in a student-oriented manner.
• What is special about the Tübingen program?: The study program is organized by the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and (Physical) Geography of the Eberhard Karls University and is carried out in cooperation with the Esslingen and Rottenburg universities, as well as with the participation of industrial companies, such as Robert Bosch GmbH. The extension subject NwT can be studied in the main subject scope or minor subject scope.
• How is the program structured?: Information on the study program can be found on the web pages of the Tübingen School of Education.
• Is study abroad expected?: Optional time abroad - You may choose to spend some time abroad as part of any study program. You should start planning it 12 to 18 months before your departure.

Career Prospects

• Lehramt am Gymnasium: The program leads to a teaching degree at a grammar school.
• Advice and internships: The University’s Career Service assists with careers orientation and getting started in your profession. Jobs and internships can be found in the Praxisportal.
• Doctorate options: After completing the Master's degree, there is the possibility of a doctorate. Information on doctorates can be found on the doctorate page of the Mathematical and Natural Science Faculty.

Help with Choosing a Study Program

• Is the program right for me?: To help you decide whether Tübingen is right for you, here are some contact points and information on studying in Germany:
  • University of Tübingen’s international profile
  • Contact: University office for the Advising and Admission of International Students
  • Information on application for international students
  • FAQs for international students
  • Addresses and contact points for international students at the University of Tübingen
• General information:
  • Study and conduct research in Germany (DAAD information)
  • All degree programs in Germany
  • Find scholarships

Additional Information

• Module handbook: The module handbook on the web pages of the teaching profession NwT describes the goals and structure of a study program. You will find more detailed information on all modules, including their teaching events, requirements, and examinations, in the module handbook. An ideal study plan in the module handbook helps with planning your studies. The module handbook and the examination regulations help you understand the framework conditions of your studies and select the right modules/teaching events.
• Exam regulations: The study and examination regulations of the M.Ed. NwT extension subject contain legally binding regulations for a study program. This includes which modules of a study program must be completed and which examinations must be passed to successfully complete the study program. The examination regulations also regulate how often examinations can be repeated, which deadlines apply to the examinations of a study program, and how the final grade is calculated. The examination regulations and the module handbook help you understand the framework conditions of your studies and select the right modules/teaching events.