Bachelor in Physics Teaching

Physics Teaching combines a solid grounding in physics with training in how to teach the subject effectively to secondary school students. Coursework typically covers classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics topics such as quantum theory, alongside education courses in pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment methods tailored to science education. Students learn to design laboratory demonstrations and experiments that make abstract physical concepts concrete for learners, and they study how to sequence instruction so that mathematical and conceptual understanding develop together. Supervised teaching practice in schools is a core part of the program, giving future teachers direct experience planning lessons, managing classrooms, and assessing student understanding before they graduate. Graduates typically become physics teachers in secondary schools, while the combination of strong physics knowledge and pedagogical training also opens paths into science curriculum development, textbook writing, and informal science education. This bachelor's program is delivered in English over 4 years at Boğaziçi University in İstanbul, Turkey. English-medium instruction gives students access to physics terminology and international teaching materials as they are typically published, and it reflects the broader academic environment of the university. Boğaziçi University, a leading public university in İstanbul, houses this program within its education faculty alongside a strong physics department, giving students exposure to both rigorous physics coursework and dedicated teacher training. Over the four years, students typically build from foundational physics and education theory toward more applied teaching practice, graduating prepared to teach physics at the secondary level.