Science teacher training
Further training in science for future secondary I and II teachers. Find out here about careers as a secondary science teacher after an EPFL or UNIL diploma.
Secondary I
Master's degree in Secondary I education
The Master in Secondary I education is the basic training that enables you to teach pupils aged 12 to 15, in grades 5 to 9 of compulsory schooling (7 to 11 HarmoS).
| After a Bachelor's degree from EPFL or UNIL in ... * | Training in at least 2 disciplines without top-up | Training in at least 2 disciplines with additional training |
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Biology |
Natural sciences |
Mathematics |
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Chemistry |
Natural sciences |
Mathematics |
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Geosciences & environment, major in geography |
Geography |
Natural Sciences Mathematics |
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Mathematics ** |
Mathematics |
Natural sciences |
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Physics |
Natural Sciences Mathematics |
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Life sciences and technologies |
Natural sciences |
Mathematics |
* Other Bachelor's degrees may be taken into consideration, but require significant additional training in the natural sciences and/or mathematics.
** Holders of a Bachelor's degree in mathematics can study just one subject.
Information and requirements
For Secondary I teaching, the information and requirements of the HEP in canton of Vaud are as follows:
- Admission requirements to Secondary I level
- Content, principles and duration of training
- Equivalence of qualifications for admission and specific conditions relating to teaching disciplines (PDF)
The EPFL and UNIL offer a range of additional courses to obtain the necessary credits.
Additional training for teaching a second subject at Secondary I level
These files contain the list of courses for obtaining the additional credits required by the HEP in the canton of Vaud. Supplementary branch credit offer:
- mathematics : SMA/Continuing education in Secondary level
- physics : SPH/Teacher training
- chemistry : SCGC/Secondary teacher training
- biology : Offer of credits for complementary branches in biology (PDF)
- IT : IT courses on offer
The procedures for acquiring additional credit are currently under discussion.
Secondary II
After a Master's degree from EPFL in chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, life sciences & technologies, communication systems, or after a Master's from UNIL in biology, geosciences & environment (major in geography)
MAS/Diploma in Secondary Teaching II
The Diploma in Secondary Teaching II is the basic training that enables teachers to teach 15- to 20-year-olds. For Secondary II teaching, the information and requirements of the HEP in canton of Vaud are as follows:
- Conditions for admission to Secondary II
- Content, principles and duration of the course
- Equivalence of qualifications for admission and specific conditions relating to teaching disciplines (PDF)
Master with specialization in Mathematics for teaching
This Master is a joint program between EPFL and HEP-VD to train high school teachers in mathematics in Switzerland.
- Information about the program on the EPFL website
- Information about the program on the HEP-VD website
Master with specialization in Computer Science for teaching
This Master is a joint program between EPFL and HEP-VD to train high school teachers in computer science in Switzerland.
- Information about the program on the EPFL website
- Information about the program on the HEP-VD website