Physics with Teaching Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physics with Teaching Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
There is a shortage of physics teachers across the UK and our degree is designed to fill this need in the sector.\
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Why Physics with Teaching at Strathclyde?\
Ranked top 5 in the UK for Physics (The Daily Mail University Guide 2026).\
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...
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?\
Ranked top 5 in the UK for Physics (The Daily Mail University Guide 2026).\
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 with the Strathclyde Institute of Education.\
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.\
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Your Career\
In addition to employment opportunities within a variety of local authorities this degree opens up the possibility to be a science communicator.\
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Recent graduate job roles include: \
Secondary school teacher\
Science communicator
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-14
Campus
University of Strathclyde
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A36-A21
Institution Code
S78
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,B
Physics B, Mathematics B, GCSE English Language 4/C and Literature 4/C
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
Considered on an individual basis, contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
Physics B, Maths B and English C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30.0
Physics HL5, Maths HL5, English SL6
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
including Physics and Mathematics both at H2 plus appropriate English qualification
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32.0
(Physics and Mathematics, at least one at HL5 and one at HL6 and English SL6)
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B
AB (Physics and Mathematics) and Higher English C.
A level
A,B,B
(Physics, Mathematics, GCSE English Language 4/C and Literature 4/C)
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