Program summary
Program overview
Admission requirements
Program structure
Program requirements
Enquiries
Program summary
Award abbreviation: GCScEd(Physics)
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year part-time
Fee type: domestic fee paying students
Total courses: 4
Commence: Semester 1
CRICOS code: not available to international students on student visas
Program overview
This program is designed for teachers in middle years of schooling or those in non-physics senior areas of study who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding to the area of physics and develop expertise in response to the new Queensland Studies Authority syllabus in physics that is underpinned by a contextual approach to pedagogy.
This program includes three courses in physics providing teachers with sufficient knowledge depth in this area and a capping course in contextual science that allows teachers to consolidate their understanding of physics and to be responsive to the new syllabus.
Admission requirements
Students must be practising teachers and hold an undergraduate science-based degree. Such a degree must not have a major or minor in physics. International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
Program structure
Option 1:
No prior knowledge of physics is required
Required courses:
SCI507 Physics
PHY501 Waves, Fluids, Optics
PHY502 Thermodynamics and Electricity
Plus select 1 course from:
PHY511 Electromagnetism and Modern Physics
EDU501 Contextual Science and Mathematics
Option 2:
Some prior knowledge of physics is required as approved by the program coordinator
Required courses:
PHY501 Waves, Fluids, Optics
PHY502 Thermodynamics and Electricity
PHY511 Electromagnetism and Modern Physics
EDU501 Contextual Science and Mathematics
Program requirements
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
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