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Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science

This program prepares students to become qualified secondary science teachers in middle (Years 7-9) and senior (Years 10-12) school.

The education component develops professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school / education sites. The science component develops a background in two selected teaching areas: biology, chemistry, English, health, marine studies, mathematics, physical education, physics, science, history or geography. School-based, Supervised Professional Experiences start in second year.

The final intake for this program is Semester 1, 2014

CRICOS code
056383F
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • 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 2025 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017021
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 15 Rank - 67
UniSC program code
SE301
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Other requirements
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.5 with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and 7.0 in all other subtests. Refer to English language requirements.
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
384

The education component develops professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school / education sites. The science component develops a background in two selected teaching areas: biology, chemistry, English, health, marine studies, mathematics, physical education, physics, science, history or geography. School-based, Supervised Professional Experiences start in second year.

The University also offers a Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Business.

Post-admission requirements

Students must complete 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks as program approved. The majority of Supervised Professional Experience must be completed in a Queensland school. Students are required to complete 20 days of Wider Field Experience. Students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) before the first workplace experience — refer to Requirements for placements.

Career opportunities

Teacher in secondary schools, training organisations, careers in related discipline areas.

Membership

Queensland College of Teachers.

Program structure

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 32 required courses.
  • Complete a minimum of 80 days of Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks. One major Supervised Professional Experience must be completed in a Queensland school.
  • Complete 20 days of Wider Field Experience.

In order to commence Supervised Professional Experience placement you must:

  • Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements. Refer to Requirements for placements.
  • Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
  • Travel to attend Supervised Professional Experience placements.
Program notes
  • MTH100 does not assume you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). MTH100 does not meet the prerequisite necessary to enrol in advanced level mathematics courses. Should you wish to proceed to 200 or 300 level mathematics courses, you would first need to successfully complete MTH100 and then MTH102 .
  • MTH102 assumes you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). Note that MTH102 is a prerequisite for advanced level (200 and 300 level) mathematics courses.
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Students may elect to complete a minor teaching area from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences discipline studies. Students taking this option will require personal assistance from a program adviser from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling please refer to the Study Plan.
Science discipline courses

Select 1 major teaching area (12 courses) from:

Plus select 1 minor teaching area (4 courses) from:

Education courses

1 required Core course:

COR109 Cell Biology

13 required courses:

EDU100 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
EDU101 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
EDU201 Biodiversity and Ecology
EDU202 Science Research Methods
EDU210 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
EDU220 Coastal and Marine Ecology
EDU221 Animal Ecophysiology
EDU301 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
EDU310 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
EDU311 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
EDU312 Coastal Conservation Planning
EDU330 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
SCS130 Special Field Studies Topic

Plus select 2 Education elective courses from:

EDU302 Special Research Project
EDU303 Workplace Learning I
EDU304 Animal Behaviour
EDU305 Global-Change Ecology
EDU313 Communication and Thought
EDU340 Becoming a Teacher
EDU341 Learning about Learning
EDU351 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU371 Dimensions of Learner Engagement

Requirements for placements

As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), preservice teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field experience in a school or centre where children under 18 years of age are present. It is now a requirement of all Queensland sites and most Australian sites that preservice teachers have obtained the Blue Card prior to starting professional workplace learning.

To avoid processing delays, you are encouraged to apply for a Blue Card as soon as you have accepted your offer. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when you apply through USC’s Professional Learning office (Level 2, C Building). Note: If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the Supervised Professional Experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.

Visit the Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.

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Total units: 384
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