B. Sc. (Physics Education)
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.
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