Overview

The Physics- Secondary Teacher Education (6-12) offered by University of Southern Maine will help you develop expertise in physics and prepare to be an engaging and resourceful physical sciences teacher.

Key Facts

Gain more student-teaching experience than any other Maine-based teacher preparation program.
Excel with academic advising and professional development — from course selection to the student teaching internship.
Collaborate with faculty members as a learning assistant — a paid position where you’ll help fellow students understand introductory physics concepts.

Work with state-of-the-art equipment and conduct impactful research in our newly renovated machine shop and lab.

Flexible career options

Upon graduation, you’ll qualify for teacher certification in public school grades 6-12 through the Maine Department of Education. Nationally accredited, our Maine certification qualifications are transferable to many other states.

You could go into these careers:

Materials Scientists
Physicists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Nuclear Engineers
Natural Sciences Managers
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Nuclear Technicians
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Astronomers
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum Mechanics

Electrodynamics

Mechanics

Statistical and Thermal Physics

Computational Physics
Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

We accept and review applications throughout the year on a rolling admission cycle.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Gorham, United States

Disciplines

Physics Teaching Secondary Education View 1439 other Bachelors in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Official transcripts of your education history
Completed personal statement/essay (recommended)
Submit your official secondary school transcripts, exam certificates, and any college-level transcripts including certified English translations
Provide financial documentation that shows you are able to support educational and living costs
Submit US $50 application fee (except Canadian applicants)
Submit an official evaluation of college-level transcripts approved by one of the following transcript analysis agencies:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29640 USD / year

≈ 29640 USD / year
Out-of-State

29640 USD / year

≈ 29640 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10080 USD / year

≈ 10080 USD / year

Living costs

Gorham

United States

1370 - 2127 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Physics- Secondary Teacher Education (6-12).

Available Scholarships

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