Bachelor of Science (Physics)/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Bachelor of Science (Physics)/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Highlights Bring your passion for STEM to the teaching profession and inspire the next generation A shortage of qualified STEM teachers means you’ll be in demand when you graduate Specialise in an area of science in which you are most interested Undertake professional experience placements in schools to prepare you…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
Bring your passion for STEM to the teaching profession and inspire the next generation
A shortage of qualified STEM teachers means you’ll be in demand when you graduate
Specialise in an area of science in which you are most interested
Undertake professional experience placements in schools to prepare you to become a teacher.
In your first year of your science studies, you’ll complete the five core units-an introduction to the principles of science. You will learn by enquiry-experimental science units will give you the grounding in the fundamental methods of science practice, analysis, research and scientific presentation, as well as hands-on experience. These are skills that will translate well into your teaching career.
Begin your physics studies with the fundamental concepts of physics which seek to describe, predict and explain phenomena at all scales-from the observable universe down to subatomic particles. You’ll learn how to think about scientific concepts and solve problems like a physicist. You’ll explore mathematical methods, experimental physics and electromagnetism.
Continuing, your studies will include materials and thermal physics, classical and quantum physics, and nuclear and particle physics. You’ll also complete a major research project to showcase your skills and knowledge, with opportunities for specialisations including electromagnetism, lasers and optics, medical physics, computational physics, nuclear and radiation physics, astronomy and astrophysics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics and relativity, materials science, surface science, and nanotechnology.
Why choose this course?
You may have heard the statistic – 75% of future careers will depend on STEM skills. To equip our future generations for those future careers, we need teachers to help impart the knowledge and provide the skills needed to succeed.
This course provides a unique opportunity to gaining a depth of understanding in physics, before progressing to your teaching qualification. You’ll learn how to think-not what to think. This will provide you with skillset, as a teacher, to encourage your students to question, explore and research throughout their studies and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
Learn from the best
Gain experience in advanced laboratories and learn from science researchers at the top of their fields internationally. Each unit of your physics studies is supported by experimental work, so you will spend significant time in the teaching laboratories.
In the Master of Teaching you learn from inspiring and innovative lecturers. Our expert teaching staff have real-world experience and a wealth of knowledge and experience to set you on the right path. They’ve been recognised with nine Australian university awards over the past decade.
Careers and outcomes
As a secondary teaching specialist, you will be prepared to teach physics in schools. Your qualification can also allow you to teach in other locations in Australia and overseas.
The masters qualification will position you to lead STEM teaching in a school, or to pursue other important roles in the education sector: in policy work; curriculum development; or community engagement projects to advance STEM.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
