Programmes
- Title: B.Sc Physics Education
- Duration: 4 years
- Type (Undergraduate, post graduate): Undergraduate
- Mode (Regular, Sandwich, Distance): Regular
- Description:
Physics is one of the most fundamental sciences and it is concerned with the basic principles of the Universe. It is one of the foundations on which other disciplines like astronomy, chemistry and geology are built. Physics can be broadly grouped into the following areas: Mechanics, Thermodynamics Electromagnetism, Optics, Waves and Sound, Relativity, Electronics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and Quantum.
The Department of Physics Education, UEW, offer both the theory aspect of Physics (the content), practical work to support the theory learnt and the Pedagogical skills students will need to teach the subject.
The duration of the programme is 4 years. Students are supposed to use the first semester of their final year to do internship programmes where they use about 3 months to practice on the field under mentors. The last semester of their final year is used to defend their philosophy in teaching, reflective practices and portfolio development.
- Career Options/Programme Prospects:
- Sectors of the economy that can employ graduates of the programme:
- 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.
- Graduates of the programme can be Employed by the Following:
- Ghana Education Service (Classrooms)
- District/Municipal/Regional Directorates of the Ghana Education Service.
- Regional and National Offices of the Ministry of Education, Ghana.
- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research