About the course

The overall aim of the course is to allow you to develop the knowledge and skills required to teach Physics at Secondary School level. You will study Physics to Honours level and your studies will contain all of the core material of the Physics degree, including quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, atomic, nuclear and particle physics. In additional, you will also develop your teaching skills in years 3 and 4 by taking modules in Education and practical school placements.

　　On successful completion of the course you will have met the Standard for Provisional Registration, and thus be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and entry to the Teacher Induction Scheme as a secondary school teacher of Physics with Science. Your depth of knowledge across a broad range of topics will support the teaching of senior phase courses up to SQA Advanced Higher (or GCSE A-level) level.

　　Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Physics with Education degree will have the same career prospects as graduates of the BSc (Hons) Physics degree. However, it is expected that graduates of this programme will follow a career path into teaching of Physics in high schools.

　　The BSc (Hons) Physics with Education was developed in response to the need for more Physics teachers in Scotland, so the career prospects are excellent. Following graduation from the BSc (Hons) Physics with Education degree, graduates are provisionally registered with the GTCS and are eligible for a one-year paid induction post in a Scottish high school. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£72,000

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Ayr
Term 1 (September), 2024	Paisley
Term 1 (September), 2025	Ayr
Term 1 (September), 2025	Paisley

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the West of Scotland

A levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics

　　Irish Leaving Certificate: H1 H2 H2 H2 including Maths and Physics

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points

　　Qualification certificates/transcripts in English

　　English language proficiency test certificates

　　A signed academic reference on headed paper

　　CV in English

　　Proof of funding (if required)

　　Passport

　　Visa/CAS statement (if held)

　　IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5

　　TOEFL IBT : 78, no sub-test less than: Reading: 17, Listening: 17, Speaking: 17, Writing: 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the West of Scotland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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