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Graduate Certificate in Physics for Science Teachers

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This program is designed for qualified science and mathematics teachers who seek a qualification to teach physics. The courses are entirely online.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 0.7 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$19,000 per year / $27,000 total

About this course

Overview

This program is designed for qualified science and mathematics teachers who seek a qualification to teach physics. The courses are entirely online. Each course in this program is designed to be taken sequentially at a rate of one per term, allowing you to continue your work as a teacher while studying. The courses will cover a general introduction to physics as well as specific branches of the discipline: mechanics, electromagnetism, thermal physics and modern physics, enabling you to be confident in your ability to teach physics, explain core concepts and present interesting contexts for applications of the science.

Why study at UNSW?

The Graduate Certificate in Physics for Science Teachers will prepare you to teach physics with flair, understand the core concepts and know how to make it exciting and relevant to your students.

Program Code
7440
Campus
Kensington
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
24
Indicative Enrolments
30
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Students must be an accredited teacher with an Australian State Department of Education and have completed one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science (or equivalent); or
  • Bachelor of Education in Secondary Mathematics (or equivalent); or
  • Bachelor of Science and Graduate Diploma in Education (or equivalent); or
  • Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching (or equivalent).

Students should have a completed a science major in an area other than physics.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Students must be an accredited teacher with an Australian State Department of Education and have completed one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science (or equivalent); or
  • Bachelor of Education in Secondary Mathematics (or equivalent); or
  • Bachelor of Science and Graduate Diploma in Education (or equivalent); or
  • Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching (or equivalent).

Students should have a completed a science major in an area other than physics.

English language requirements


You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

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Study locations

Kensington

Online

Career pathways

Future careers

Secondary School Teacher

Accreditation

On completion of this degree you will be able to apply for accreditation with NESA to teach physics.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of New South Wales (UNSW).
85.9%
Overall satisfaction
77.2%
Skill scale
79.7%
Teaching scale
89.7%
Employed full-time
$96k
Average salary