Physics with Science Education

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Our three-year BSc Physics with Science Education degree enables you to achieve a Bachelor's degree from Imperial, and be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by Canterbury Christ Church University.You will cover the fundamental physics topics, before going on to complete teacher training placements, ensuring a strong subject knowledge, and an ability to communicate that to young people in schools.

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South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ

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About this course

Our Department of Physics is one of the largest and most prestigious Physics departments in the UK with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, undergraduate education and postgraduate training. Our three-year BSc Physics with Science for Education course enables you to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at undergraduate level. This course is ideal if you would like to train, in as few years possible, to become a physics teacher at a secondary school. Our Physics with Science Education degrees (BSc and MSci) were the...

We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see the Department of Physics' website for information on a range of international qualifications. A-levels We require A*A*A overall, to include: A* in Mathematics A in Physics International Baccalaureate We require a score of 39 points overall, to include: 7, 6, 6 at higher level, which must...

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Subjects

  • IT
  • GCSE Physics
  • Curriculum Studies
  • School
  • University
  • Project
  • Mechanics

Course programme

Modules shown are for the current academic year, and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.

You will cover the fundamentals of Physics in the first two years, mainly studying core modules, before the third year where will split your time between your studies in physics, and the teacher training part of this degree.

You will normally need to achieve a grade of 40% in each academic year, in order to progress to the next academic year. Successful completion of each of the three years of this course lead to the award of BSc Physics with Science for Education from Imperial.

Your initial teacher training is separate to the above award, and Canterbury Christ Church University will recommend you for Qualified Teacher Status upon successful completion of your taught modules there, the teacher training placements, and the additional requirements listed on this page.

Year 1 Core modules
  • Electricity and Magnetism, Relativity
  • Electronics
  • Laboratory and Computing I
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics, Vibrations and Waves
  • Professional Skills I
  • Project
  • Quantum Physics and Structure of Matter
Year 2 Core modules
  • Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • Electromagnetism and Optics
  • Laboratory and Computing II
  • Mathematics and Statistics of Measurement
  • Professional Skills II
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
  • Communicating Physics
Year 3

Your third year will be your teacher training year, in which Canterbury Christ Church University will deliver taught modules related to teaching, and organise 120 days of school placements for you.

You also complete either a physics project or essay, and up to two modules alongside BSc Physics students at Imperial.

Core modules - Imperial
  • Physics III for Educators
  • Physics Project or Essay
  • Comprehensive Examinations
Core modules - Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Curriculum Studies I
  • Curriculum Studies II
  • Professional Studies
Optional modules

You have the choice of over 40 optional modules. The below list provide an idea of the optional modules available.

You do not choose a specific number of modules, but instead your choices must total 6 ECTS. Each module has a different ECTS credit, ranging from 1.5 to 8.

  • Advanced Classical Physics
  • Advanced Hydrodynamics
  • Advanced Particle Physics
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Complexity and Networks
  • Computational Physics and Neuroscience
  • Environmental Physics
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • General Relativity
  • Group Theory
  • Imaging and Biophotonics
  • Information Theory
  • Lasers and Laser Technology
  • Light and Matter
  • Medical Imaging (Nuclear Diagonostics, MRI, X-Rays and Ultrasound)
  • Nanotechnology
  • Optical Communications
  • Physics of the Universe, Astrophysics and Cosmology
  • Plasma Physics and Plasmonics and Metamaterials
  • Principles of Instrumentation
  • Quantum Field Theory, Information, Optics and Theory of Matter
  • Space Physics and Sun, Stars and Planets
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Unification
Teacher training placements

Below are the teacher training placements you complete, along with the associated module.

Placement 1 - Curriculum Studies I

Between June and July after your second year examinations, you spend 25 days on a school placement.

Placement 2 - Curriculum Studies I

Between July and August before your third year, you spend 10 days participating in an Outreach Summer School.

Placement 3 - Professional Studies

Between September and December of your third year, you spend 55 days in a secondary school.

Placement 4 - Curriculum Studies II

Between June-July after your third year examinations, you spend 30 days in a secondary school.

Physics with Science Education

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