Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz > Faculty 08 > Physics > Studying Physics > Physics – Bachelor of Education
You can apply via our online platform from June 1, until September 1, 2026.
This course program is an example for how your program of study might look. You can adapt your program of study to your individual needs and move some modules around to best suit your personal and professional schedule. Our student advisory service is always on hand to help if you have any questions or special needs. We will do our best to ensure you can study without a hitch.
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You can start the program of study in the winter or summer semester, as most courses are offered every semester. You can therefore start in April or October. Three weeks before the beginning of the lecture period, a bridge course in mathematics is offered for all first-year students to refresh your school mathematics and make the transition between school and university easier. This is also a good opportunity to familiarize yourself with the university and get to know your fellow students.
While JGU gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience through various school internships, there’s more, too: You will also have the opportunity to teach pupils and test your teaching concepts in our teaching and learning lab. You can supervise pupils while working as a research assistant in our kids lab, in our particle physics master classes, and at other events (Girl’s Day, Discovery Day) and carry out experiments with them, thus gaining additional important practical experience.
In the Bachelor of Education in Physics degree program, you will learn the basics of physics, a second teaching subject, and Education Science. It forms the foundation for the advanced Master of Education in Physics degree program.
The Bachelor of Education in Physics program, followed by the Master of Education in Physics program and the teacher traineeship, is the classic path to the teaching profession. However, you also have other options after earning this degree: For example, you can work as an editor in textbook publishing houses or work in science communication and make research accessible to a broader audience.
Apply for the winter semester by September 1 and by March 1 to start in the summer semester. All further information on enrollment and the application process can be found on the central JGU web pages.
Our study orientation website has a lot of helpful information for finding the right course of study. Whether you are not quite sure about your interests yet or already have a rough idea, we offer comprehensive support and helpful information.
In addition, we have information about a variety of exciting events and online offers that will give you a deeper insight into our physics degree programs.
Do you still have questions or comments but don’t know where to turn? Then just write to us, we’ll be happy to help: physics@uni-mainz.de
