Course contact details
Physics - UG
Email:study@phys.strath.ac.uk
Phone:0141 548 3362
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building
49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
Physics with Teaching
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 14 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
There is a shortage of physics teachers across the UK and our degree is designed to fill this need in the sector.
Why Physics with Teaching at Strathclyde?
Ranked top 5 in the UK for Physics (The Daily Mail University Guide 2026).
Combine an Institute of Physics-accredited course with the education theory and classroom experience required for recognition by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
The first three years of the course are the same as the MPhys / BSc Physics curriculum and students can transfer from these degrees to the Physics with Teaching degree up until the end of 3rd year, subject to having the appropriate English qualification and successful completion of an interview with the Strathclyde Institute of Education.
Develop your skills with integrated teaching placements.
Benefit from a professional teaching qualification which is recognised across the UK and overseas.
Qualify to enter the paid probationary year as a teacher of physics in Scottish secondary schools.
Your Career
In addition to employment opportunities within a variety of local authorities this degree opens up the possibility to be a science communicator.
Recent graduate job roles include:
Secondary school teacher
Science communicator
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Has qualified teacher status
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F3XC
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
In sixth year Advanced Higher Physics and Mathematics recommended.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Interview
- Applicants who are made an offer of admission will be required to attend and pass an interview.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not available
Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Strathclyde - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website. https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/
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