BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) and MSc (NFQ Level 9) Physics, Mathematics and Education

If you are interested in Physics and Mathematics, and think you might like to teach these subjects at post-primary level, then this degree subject may be for you. It's designed so that you study physics, mathematics and education in an integrated manner. Throughout the degree subject you will gain teaching experience through structured educational placements.

The four-year BSc Physics, Mathematics & Education leads directly to the one-year MSc Mathematics and Science Education. On completion of both degrees, you are fully qualified to teach Physics and Mathematics to Higher Level Leaving Certificate Level and Science to Junior Certificate Level.

Key Fact

The five-year course is fully accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland.

Placements are integrated into this course from first year, with year-long placements at two different post-primary schools during the final two years of the course.

Length of Course:
5 Years (BSc 4 Years MSc 1 Year)

International Baccalaureate - 24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma


Leaving Certificate:
O2/H6 in Mathematics
O2/H6 in a laboratory science (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or Geography may be used instead of a laboratory science subject) and
O6/H7 in English, Irish and two other recognised subjects
Special Entry Recommendations

We recommend that all students in Physics, Mathematics & Education should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.

CAO Point Range 2022 556-625

IELTS An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.

Toefl A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.