This program develops graduates who can draw on discipline and pedagogical knowledge in order to teach within disciplinary frameworks, as well as within integrated curriculum structures.
Within real-world and life-like contexts, inquiry based and problem solving learning provides knowledge and skills for entry to the teaching profession for those seeking to commence as a secondary teacher for years 7-12. The program provides graduates with the professional studies, knowledge and skills, along with discipline expertise in two teaching areas (biology, chemistry and / or mathematics).
Commencing Semester 2, 2014
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths A, B or C (4,SA), at least one science subject (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
- € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths A, B or C (4,SA), at least one science subject (4,SA) and English (4,SA).
Within real-world and life-like contexts, inquiry based and problem solving learning provides knowledge and skills for entry to the teaching profession for those seeking to commence as a secondary teacher for years 7-12. The program provides graduates with the professional studies, knowledge and skills, along with discipline expertise in two teaching areas (biology, chemistry and / or mathematics).
Post-admission requirements
Students complete 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks, and 15 days of Wider Field Experience. The majority of Supervised Professional Experience must be completed in Queensland schools. Students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card before the first professional experience.
Career opportunities
Teacher in secondary schools, private practice, community education centres, private colleges, universities, or careers in related discipline areas.
Registration
Graduates may apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 courses as listed in program structure.
- The total number of introductory (100 level) courses cannot exceed 15.
- Select and complete majors and minors as per the listed below.
- Register your selected Major and Minor with Student Administration.
- Complete a minimum of 80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks.
- Complete 15 days of Wider Field Experience.
In order to commence Supervised Professional Experience placement you must:
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
- Travel to attend field education placements.
- A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program Structure
13 required courses
COR109
EDU114 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
EDU202 Individual Learner Needs
EDU328 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
EDU410 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU412 Diversity and Inclusion
EDU417 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
EDU418
EDU419
EDU420 The Psychology of Learning
EDU421 Using Data for Learning
EDU422
SCS203 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:
EDU352 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
EDU353 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
EDU354 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 2
EDU355 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 2
EDU363 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
EDU364 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
7 required Science coruses
LFS100 Cell Biology
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
1 course from:
MTH100
MTH102
1 course from:
SET111
OR
1 introductory or advanced course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
2 courses from:
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI107 Physics
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability
OR
2 introductory or advanced courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Select a 8 course major from:
Biology
Mathematics
Select a 4 course minor from:
Chemistry
Mathematics (only available with Biology Major)
Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences
- Biology Major - Mathematics Minor Study Plan Semester 1 commencement
- Biology Major - Chemistry Minor Study Plan Semester 1 commencement
- Mathematics Major - Chemistry Minor Study Plan Semester 1 commencement
- Biology Major - Mathematics Minor Study Plan Semester 2 commencement
- Biology Major - Chemistry Minor Study Plan Semester 2 commencement
- Mathematics Major - Chemistry Minor Study Plan Semester 2 commencement