BSc (Hons) Physics with Education (Year 3 Entry) at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Physics with Education will provide you with both the extensive theoretical knowledge, and practical skills in physics and professional skills through work-based learning, to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of being a Physics teacher in secondary (high) school. 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.

Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Ayr (Educ modules) & Paisley (Phys modules): September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course will cover all of the core topics of a degree in physics, alongside modules in education, including school placements. You will take four core physics modules covering important aspects of physics such as quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics and statistical physics.

Career pathways

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 the 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.

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Entry requirements

Additional information; Applicants are strongly advised to visit the Teaching in Scotland website for full information on what is required to become a teacher in Scotland. Year 3 Entry: All applicants must meet the following requirements: English at SCQF Level 6 (e.g. SQA Higher), or equivalent; Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (e.g. SQA National 5 (Grade C, or above), SQA Intermediate 2 (Grade C, or above), SQA Standard Grade (Credit), or equivalent; Successful interview with the Faculty of Health, Education and Social Care. If you meet the above conditions and are offered the opportunity to enter Year 3 of this degree, you must apply for and obtain membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme before Year 3 enrolment. Year 3: SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND/Foundation Degree: Physics; Applied Science plus Higher English (or equivalent); English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code PE30.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2025/26). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2025/26). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Ayr (Educ modules) & Paisley (Phys modules): September

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/788bdecf-2237-476b-9331-4a5e9c061cf8?academicYearId=2025

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