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B. Sc. (Physics Education)

Type Duration Classifications Entry Modes
Undergraduate 4 years Regular/Full Time Direct

Description

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.

Prospects/Career Options

» Teaching positions in the senior high schools and junior high schools in Ghana.

» Placements in the District/Municipal/Regional Directorates of the Ghana

Education Service.

» Placements in the Regional and National Offices of the Ministry of Education, Ghana.

» Job opportunities with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and other research institutions in Ghana.

» Job opportunities with industries in Ghana.

Target Group

» SHS certificate holders

» HND holders in subjects relevant to the programme

» Diploma holders

Entry Requirement

Senior High School Certificate Holders

The applicant must have:

A. WASSCE Candidates

The applicant must have:

• credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus

• Credit passes (A1-C6) in Physics and any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics).

B. SSSCE Candidates

The applicant must have:

• Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus

• Credit passes (A-D) in Physics and any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics).

C. Mature Candidates

The applicant must:

• be at least 25 years of age by 1stSeptember in the academic year one wants to enrol.

• hold Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ or a SHS Certificate

• pass the University’s Entrance Examination for the year in question.

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D. Holders of relevant Diploma

The applicant must:

• possess a Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognized institution.

• Pass the University’s Interview.

NOTE: Successful candidates will be placed at level 200 of the 4-Year Degree Programme.

E. School Certificate/GCE Holders

The applicant must:

• possess five (5) credits at GCE ‘O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics and pure science subjects, plus

• 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

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