Program Overview

Program Overview

The BSc Hons Physics with Teaching (International) program is designed for international students who wish to pursue a career in teaching physics in secondary schools. The program combines the study of physics with teaching methods and practice, providing students with the skills and knowledge required to become effective physics teachers.

Key Facts

• Open to international applicants only
• Combines physics with teaching methods and practice
• Curriculum specifically designed for international students
• Learn with Scotland’s largest provider of Initial Teacher Education

Why This Course?

In addition to studying core physics modules, students will study pedagogy and aspects of education that will prepare them to become physics teachers in secondary schools. There is a strong emphasis on laboratory work, which will help students develop a sound understanding of experimental physics and instrumentation.

What You'll Study

The program is structured over four years, with each year building on the previous one. The course content includes:

• Year 1: Foundations of physics, mathematics, mechanics, waves, electromagnetism, quantum physics, and practical work in the teaching laboratory.
• Year 2: Increased understanding of physics and mathematics topics, extension of scientific computing, and more sophisticated laboratory work.
• Year 3: Extension of study of quantum physics and electromagnetism, introduction to new topics such as condensed matter physics and fluids, and development of laboratory skills.
• Year 4: Development of pedagogy, including classes on professional values, professional learning through enquiry, and curriculum and pedagogy physics.

Course Content

• Experimental Physics (20 credits)
• Mechanics & Waves (20 credits)
• Quantum Physics & Electromagnetism (20 credits)
• Mathematics (40 credits)
• Computational & Physics Skills (20 credits)
• Educational Studies: Professional Values (20 credits)
• Professional Learning Through Enquiry (20 credits)
• Professional Skills: Curriculum and Pedagogy Physics 1 (40 credits)
• Placement Learning: Community (20 credits)
• Learning on Placement (20 credits)

Learning & Teaching

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, interactive learning, directed laboratory work, group-based learning, and self-paced project work.

Assessment

Assessment methods include exams, continuous assessment, written reports, moderated peer assessment, talks, and poster sessions.

Entry Requirements

• A Levels: BBB (Physics B, Mathematics B, GCSE English Language 4/C and Literature 4/C)
• International Baccalaureate: 30 (Physics HL5, Mathematics HL5) for Year 1 entry, 32 (Physics HL6, Mathematics HL6) for Year 2 entry
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country
• Additional information: Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme required for Year 4

Fees & Funding

• All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise
• Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy
• Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter
• Annual revision of fees: Students on programmes of study of more than one year should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually
• 2025/26: Republic of Ireland £9,250, International £27,800
• University preparation programme fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre
• Available scholarships: Take a look at our scholarships search for funding opportunities
• Additional costs: Course materials & costs, other costs, visa & immigration

Careers

Graduates will have developed the skills required to teach physics in secondary schools. Graduates will also have developed skills applicable to creating, setting up, and demonstrating experiments commonly carried out in secondary school physics labs.

Apply

This degree programme is only available to international students. UK students should apply to our BSc (Hons) Physics with Teaching degree course.

• Start date: Sep 2025 (1st year entry), Sep 2025 (2nd year entry), Sep 2026 (1st year entry), Sep 2026 (2nd year entry)
• Mode: Full-time
• Our Direct applications service is for international applicants who wish to apply to the University of Strathclyde at this time.