BSc Physics with Teaching
About this course
BSc in Education, combining physics content with professional teacher training. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme leads to General Teaching Council for Scotland recognition in Year 4, making graduates eligible for the paid probationary year in teaching. The integrated maths curriculum is taught by physicists within the physics department.
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Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements: BBB (Physics B, Mathematics B, GCSE English Language 4/C and Literature 4/C) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 30 (Physics HL5, Mathematics HL5, English SL6) Year 2 entry: 32 (Physics HL6, Mathematics HL6, English SL6)
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What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 86 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 69%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 77%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 68%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 96%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 51%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Modules
- Experimental Physics
- Mechanics & Waves
- Quantum Physics & Electromagnetism
- Mathematics
- Computational & Physics Skills
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Gases, Liquids & Thermodynamics
- Experimental Physics I
- Physics Skills
- Experimental Physics II
- Computational & Mathematical Physics
- Education Studies: Professional Values 1
- Professional Learning Through Enquiry 1
- Professional Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Teaching at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £38,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Teacher training.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Teaching at University of Strathclyde do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with Teaching at University of Strathclyde?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics with Teaching at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 193 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Teaching at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics with Teaching at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with Teaching at University of Strathclyde?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.