Physics with Teaching

Course description

There is a shortage of physics teachers across the UK and our degree is designed to fill this need in the sector.

Why Physics with Teaching at Strathclyde?
Combine an Institute of Physics-accredited course with the education theory and classroom experience required for recognition by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
The first three years of the course are the same as the MPhys / BSc Physics curriculum and students can transfer from these degrees to the Physics with Teaching degree up until the end of 3rd year, subject to having the appropriate English qualification and successful completion of an interview.
Develop your skills with integrated teaching placements.
Benefit from a professional teaching qualification which is recognised across the UK and overseas.
Qualify to enter the paid probationary year as a teacher of physics in Scottish secondary schools.

Your Career
In addition to employment opportunities within a variety of local authorities this degree opens up the possibility to be a science communicator.

Recent graduate job roles include:
Secondary school teacher
Science communicator

Subjects

• Physics
• Physics (secondary teaching)