Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz > Faculty 08 > Physics > Studying Physics > Physics – Master of Education
This page provides further information on the master’s degree program in Physics (Master of Education).
The application period for the summer semester of 2026 is December 1 to March 1.
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 must have a Bachelor of Education degree in the same subjects from a university in Rhineland-Palatinate or an equivalent degree from a university in Germany or abroad to apply for this master’s degree program. If you are applying with a university degree that is not fully equivalent to the required bachelor’s examination, but which includes at least 140 credit points which correspond to it, you can still be admitted to the master’s degree program under the condition that you earn the missing examinations and coursework by the end of the first academic year.
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.
The Master of Education in Physics program, followed by 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.
