BSc (Hons) Physics with Teaching (International) at University of Strathclyde

BSc (Hons) Physics with Teaching for international applicants only, combining core physics with teaching methods and practice to prepare graduates to teach physics in secondary schools. The curriculum is designed specifically for international students, with bespoke school placements in Year 4 in Scottish schools.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Physics (delivered with the Strathclyde Institute of Education)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 builds foundations in mechanics, waves, electromagnetism and quantum physics supported by a bespoke mathematics course, with Python and laboratory skills. Year 2 extends these topics with computational physics models in Python and further experimental work. Year 3 relates the same areas to the quantum realm, thermodynamics and solid-state physics. In Year 4 students take classes on the pedagogy of teaching at the Strathclyde Institute of Education and undertake placements in primary and secondary schools in both semesters.

Career pathways

Graduates develop the skills required to teach physics in secondary schools, and to create, set up and demonstrate experiments commonly carried out in secondary school physics laboratories.

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