Physics as subject in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme
(Bachelor of Science)
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International application: German C1
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Short Description
The subject physics is offered as one of two subjects within the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme. Please note the subject combination options.
On the basis of foundation courses in Experimental Physics and Theoretical Physics, students on the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme with Physics gain an introduction to physics and teaching physics. The physics content is based on the requirements of the Federal State of Lower Saxony. In Theoretical Physics in particular, special courses are available for teacher training students. The diversity of physics at Leibniz Universität Hannover is reflected in the range of advanced courses, enabling students to pursue modules at a later stage of the programme and, if desired, in a Master’s degree programme.
Physics can be taken as a major or minor subject. This degree programme is particularly directed at students who wish to become grammar school teachers. To achieve this, after completing the Bachelor’s degree, students must also take the Master’s Teacher Training Course for Grammar Schools; alternatively, students majoring in Physics may also go on to take the Master’s degree programme in Physics.
Areas of Focus
- Atomic physics
- Electrodynamics
- Mechanics and relativity
- Optics
- Radiation protection
- Solid state physics
Those who study Physics on the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme cover the wide areas of the subject discipline and the teaching methodology of physics. Basic courses are offered in both areas, enabling students to gain a solid grounding. At a later stage of the programme, students are able to choose additional courses from a range of compulsory elective modules. The options vary, depending on whether students take Physics as a major or minor subject.
The combination of subjects is selected with a weighting of 2:1 in favour of the first subject, whereby the second subject must be developed accordingly at the Master’s stage in order to qualify as a grammar school teacher.
Students additionally take professional skills development modules, comprising topics related to education and communication, as well as four weeks of practical training at a school and another four weeks in a company.
The Bachelor’s thesis, written at the end of the programme, should demonstrate the student’s ability to independently tackle a problem from the field of physics based on scientific methods within the space of two months.
Semester/area | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Physics | Mechanics & Relativity
Mathematical Methods of Physics
13 CP | Electricity
Basic Practical Training I
Theoretical Electrodynamics
19 CP | Optics, Atomic Physics, Quantum Phenomena
Basic Practical Training II
Theoretical Physics for Teacher Training
Presenting Physics
24 CP | Molecules, Nuclei, Particles, Solid Bodies
Basic Practical Training III
8 CP | Two advanced Physics lectures Practical training
8 CP each | 80 | |
Teaching methodology in physics | Introduction to Teaching Methodology in Physics
4 CP | Learning Physics
Teaching Physics
6 CP | 10 | ||||
Bachelor’s thesis | Bachelor’s thesis Seminar | 10 |
Students wishing to take Physics as a teaching subject should have a fundamental interest in the subject. After the first lecture, students soon realise that physics at university level is a different matter to school physics: the degree programme involves logical thinking and a precise method of working. They must also be willing deal with abstract formulations and experimental work. In addition, creativity and capacity for teamwork are also very useful.
The degree programme constitutes the foundation for pursuing the consecutive Master’s Teacher Training Course for Grammar Schools, paving the way for a teacher training degree. In addition, the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme provides graduates with a qualification for entry into a profession; it also enables graduates to proceed to a specialist Master’s degree programme if they meet the relevant entry requirements.
- Physics as subject in the Master’s Teacher Training Course for Grammar Schools (Master of Education)
- Philosophy of Science (Master of Arts)
Under certain conditions, admission to the following Master''s programme is also possible. More detailed information can be found in the respective admission regulations. If you have any questions, please contact the course advice of the desired Master''s programme:
- Educational Studies (Master of Arts) (only possible with a school-based focus, at least 11 ECTS in education / psychology)
- Physics (Master of Science)
Admission Requirements
Some subjects in the interdisciplinary Bachelor are restricted (Biology, Computer Science, Performing Arts, German Studies (school subject: German), English Studies (school subject: English), Geography, History, Music, Political Science, Study of Religion (school subject: Values and Norms), Spanish Studies (school subject: Spanish) and Sports (school subject: Physical Education).
Other subjects are admission-free (Chemistry, Protestant Theology (school subject: Protestant Religious Education), Catholic Theology (school subject: Catholic Religious Education), Mathematics, Philosophy and Physics).
The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulation.
Note: The admission regulations reflect the legally prescribed subject combinations in the Master regulation of Lower Saxony.
All currently possible subject combinations can be found under "Combinations".
Application Deadlines
Application dates for a subject combination with at least one restricted subject:
First-year students
(Application for the first semester is only possible for the winter semester)
- Applicants from Germany and other EU countries: June 1st – July 15th of the year
- Applicants from outside the European Union: April 15th – May 31st of the year (application via uni-assist)
- Applicants who have passed the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung) of a German foundation course (Studienkolleg): June 1st – July 15th of the year
Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application in a higher semester)
- Everyone: June 1st – July 15th of the year for the winter semester
- Everyone: December 1st - January 15th of the year for the summer semester
Application dates for a subject combination with two admission-free subjects:
First-year students
(Application for the first semester is only possible for the winter semester)
- Applicants from Germany and other EU countries: June 1st – Sept 30th of the year
- Applicants from outside the European Union: April 15th – May 31st of the year (application via uni-assist)
- Applicants who have passed the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung) of a German foundation course (Studienkolleg): June 1st – Sept 30th of the year
Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application in a higher semester)
- Everyone: June 1st – Sept 30th of the year for the winter semester
- Everyone: December 1st - March 31st of the year for the summer semester
Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme (B.A./B.Sc.)
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