Graduate Certificate in Physics for Science Teachers
- Commencing Terms
- Summer Term & 3
- Duration
- 0.5 - 0.7 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Online
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 7440
- CRICOS code -
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $19,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $19,000*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $28,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $28,500*
Entry Requirements
Fees
Fees
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Employment opportunities
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Flexible program
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Online delivery
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
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 国民彩票?
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.
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Entry requirements
Students must be an accredited teacher with an Australian State Department of Education and have completed one of the following:听
- Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science (or equivalent); or
- Bachelor of Education in Secondary Mathematics (or equivalent); or听
- 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
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 国民彩票 depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 国民彩票 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e 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, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.听
Students must be an accredited teacher with an Australian State Department of Education and have completed one of the following:听
- Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science (or equivalent); or
- Bachelor of Education in Secondary Mathematics (or equivalent); or听
- 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 国民彩票 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 国民彩票 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 国民彩票. 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, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the听English Language Requirements听page.听
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Full program structure
This graduate certificate will teach qualified teachers the relevant course content to become confident in presenting physics to high school students. Your graduate certificate will give you the tools by to clearly explain core concepts and present interesting contexts for applications of physics.
The first course is an introductory, entirely online unit that will serve as a general introduction to physics. The remaining three courses focus on giving school teachers a more in-depth understanding of some of the different branches of physics: mechanics, electromagnetism, thermal physics and modern physics.听
The courses in this graduate certificate are designed to be taken sequentially at a rate of one per semester.听
You'll learn:
- Everyday Physics for Teachers
- Mechanics for Teachers
- Electromagnetism for Teachers
- Modern and Thermal Physics for Teachers