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UCAS CODE: PE30

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

OVERVIEW This programme contains all of the core material of the physics programme – including quantum mechanics, electromagnetism and atomic, nuclear and particle physics – combined with material taught by our education department.The Education material is taught in Years 3 and 4. You will get professional experience with placements in schools throughout Year 4.You will graduate from the programme eligible for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland and entry to the Teaching Induction Scheme as a secondary school teacher of physics.PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• This programme combines an IOP-accredited physics degree with the training necessary to become a physics teacher.
• You will get classroom experience in three schools placements during Year 4 of the programme.
• There is a high demand for secondary-school physics teachers in Scotland and the UK.
• The physics modules are delivered by staff who are carrying out research at the forefront of their fields.
• The programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics, which allows you to register as a Chartered Physicist following graduation.PROGRAMME DETAILS Our campuses are home to modern classrooms, state-of-the-art teaching facilities, and well-equipped laboratories that will help you learn the relevant theoretical principles and practical skills required for a career in physics and teaching.CAREERSThere is high demand for physics graduates in industries including microelectronic telecommunications, optics, energy, teaching and research. Following graduation from the BSc (Hons) Physics with Education programme, graduates are provisionally registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland and are eligible for a one-year paid induction post in a Scottish secondary school.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 18,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    55th out of 91 27

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    190 85%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    52nd

    50
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    12th

    38

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