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 four-year MSci Physics with Science Education degree enables you to achieve a Master's degree from Imperial College London, 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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London
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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 four-year MSci 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 to become a physics teacher at a secondary school, and gain a Master's level degree. Our Physics with Science Education degrees...

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
  • School
  • Mechanics
  • Project
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Imaging
  • Skills and Training
  • Mathematics

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 you will have the choice of advanced mathematics and specialised physics optional modules.

You will normally need to achieve a grade of 40% in each academic year in order to progress to the next.

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
Optional modules

You choose one optional module from the below list.

  • Communicating Physics
  • Environmental Physics
  • Imperial Horizons
  • Mathematical Methods
  • Sun, Stars and Planets
Year 3

You take a combination of core and optional modules, and complete teacher training placements.

Core modules
  • Curriculum Studies I
  • Curriculum Studies II
  • Professional Studies
  • Comprehensive Physics and Professional Skills III
  • Physics Essay III or Physics Project III
Optional modules
  • Mathematical Methods
  • Environmental Physics
  • Sun, Stars & Planets
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Light & Matter
  • Physics of the Universe
  • Physics Project
  • Physics Essay III
  • Computational Physics
  • Advanced Classical Physics
  • Astrophysics
  • Complexity & Networks
  • Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
  • Group Theory
  • Lasers
  • Imaging & Biophotonics
  • Medical Imaging: X-Rays & Ultrasound
  • Medical Imaging: Nuclear Diagnostics & MRI
  • Plasma Physics
  • Principles of Instrumentation
  • Statistical Mechanics
Year 4

You take a combination of core and optional modules, and complete teacher training placements.

Core modules
  • Research Interfaces
  • MSci Project
Optional modules

Below are a selection of optional modules. You can choose from the list of optional modules from the third year too (you cannot take the same module twice).

  • Advanced Particle Physics
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Nanotechnology in Consumer Electronics
  • General Relativity
  • Advanced Hydrodynamics
  • Laser Technology
  • Optical Communications
  • Information Theory
  • Plasmonics & Metamaterials
  • Quantum Field Theory
  • Quantum Information
  • Quantum Optics
  • Quantum Theory of Matter
  • Cosmology
  • Space Physics
  • Unification

You may substitute a choice for the below options:

  • Imperial Horizons
  • Business for Professional Engineers and Scientists
Teacher training placement
  • 25 days in School 1
    June-July after Year 2 examinations
    Curriculum Studies 1 – portfolio reflecting upon subject pedagogy.
  • 55 days in School 2
    September-December of Year 3 for the module Professional Studies – portfolio on whole school issues.
  • 30 days in School 2
    June-July after Year 3 examinations
    Curriculum Studies 2 – portfolio reflecting on specific issues of subject pedagogy.
  • 30 days in School 2 or 3
    June-July after Year 4 examinations
    Curriculum Studies 2 – portfolio reflecting on specific issues of subject pedagogy.

Physics with Science Education

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