B. Sc. (Physics Education)
About this programme
The Physics Education programme aims at: • Training of quality physics teachers to teach at senior high school level • developing in students practical skills to handle physics practical activities with confidence Specific Objectives The Physics Education programme objectives are to: • provide opportunities for students to engage in academic and educational research that will help to promote physics education in Ghana and elsewhere. • help students to organise their creative knowledge, practical skills and research abilities to design teaching and learning materials for use in teaching. • provide opportunities for the practice of hands-on activities that demand students’ use of innovation to tackle practical problems. • provide an enabling environment for students to undertake practical activities that will enhance their understanding of concepts in science, especially in physics. • help students to appreciate the beauty of physics in explaining nature. Target group • SHS certificate holders • HND holders in subjects relevant to the programme • Diploma holders
Entry requirements
Senior High School Certificate Holders The applicant must have: WASSCE Candidates The applicant must have: i. credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus ii. Credit passes (A1-C6) in Physics and any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics). B. SSSCE Candidates The applicant must have: i) Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus ii. Credit passes (A-D) in Physics and any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics). C. Mature Candidates The applicant must: i. be at least 25 years of age by 1st August in the academic year one wants to enrol. ii. hold Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ or a SHS Certificate iii. pass the University’s Entrance Examination for the year in question. D. Holders of relevant Diploma The applicant must: Possess a Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognized institution. NOTE: Successful candidates will be placed at level 200 of the 4-Year Degree Programme. E. School Certificate/GCE Holders The applicant must: i. possess five (5) credits at GCE ‘O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics and pure science subjects, plus ii. an ‘A’ Level pass lower D in Physics plus two (2) others in Biology, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics. NOTE: Applicants with ‘A’ Level or ‘O’ Level results more than five (5) years old should apply as mature applicants
Career prospects
i. Teaching positions in the senior high schools and junior high schools in Ghana. ii. Placements in the District/Municipal/Regional Directorates of the Ghana Education Service and many more.