Inspire a new generation to discover science.
This double degree gives you the opportunity to combine your scientific knowledge with teaching skills. Gain an edge and increase your career options with two degrees in four years of study. Choose to specialise in two teaching areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics or geography.
- 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.
- € 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).
This double degree gives you the opportunity to combine your scientific knowledge with teaching skills. Gain an edge and increase your career options with two degrees in four years of study. Choose to specialise in two teaching areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics or geography.
You’ll study how students in Years 7-12 learn, how to plan, teach and assess, and develop curriculum content knowledge. You’ll complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in Queensland schools to link theory and practice. Gain valuable and rewarding wider field experience where you engage with community projects and work with children, families and communities.
Our program has been developed in partnership with leading educational bodies, and as you graduate you’ll be eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers.
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 Working with Children Check and obtain a Blue Card from the Public Safety Business Agency (PBSA) prior to commencing supervised 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
13 required courses
COR109 Managing Organisational Change
EDU114 Communication and Thought
EDU202 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
EDU328 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU410 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
EDU412 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU417 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
EDU418 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
EDU419 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
EDU420 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
EDU421 The Psychology of Learning
EDU422 Using Data for Learning
SCS203 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:
EDU352 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
EDU353 Teaching Science: Curriculum A
EDU354 Teaching Science: Curriculum B
EDU355 Science Learning and Educational Enquiry: Curriculum C
EDU356 Science Learning and Educational Enquiry: Curriculum D
EDU357 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum A
EDU363 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum B
EDU364 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum A
7 required Science courses
LFS100 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum B
SCI105 Cell Biology
SCI110 Chemistry
1 course from:
MTH100 Science Research Methods
MTH102 Introduction to Mathematics
1 course from:
SET111 Mathematics Foundations
OR
1 introductory or advanced course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
2 courses from:
LFS112 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS122 Human Physiology
SCI102 Human Anatomy
SCI107 Biodiversity and Ecology
SUS101 Physics
OR
2 introductory or advanced courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Select a 8 course major from:
Select a 4 course minor from:
Chemistry
Mathematics
Geography *
* Students undertaking the Geography minor are restricted to specific geography course options (Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses).
Requirements for placements
As required by the Queensland Family and Child Commission Act (2014), preservice teachers must undergo a Working with Children Check and be issued with a Blue Card by the Public Safety Business Agency to allow them to undertake supervised professional 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 a Blue Card prior to commencing supervised professional experience.
To avoid processing delays, you are encouraged to apply for a Blue Card as soon as you have accepted your offer. Blue Cards are fee-of-charge for Education students when applying through the USC's Professional Learning office (Level 1, H block).
Note: If you do not posses a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the professional experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Visit the Public Safety Business Agency website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.
Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences
- Biology Major - Chemistry Minor Study Plan Semester 1 commencement
- Biology Major - Geography Minor Study Plan Semester 1 commencement
- Biology Major - Mathematics Minor Study Plan Semester 1 commencement
- Mathematics Major - Chemistry Minor Study Plan Semester 1 commencement
- Mathematics Major - Geography Minor Study Plan Semester 1 commencement
- Biology Major - Chemistry Minor Study Plan Semester 2 commencement
- Biology Major - Geography Minor Study Plan Semester 2 commencement
- Biology Major - Mathematics Minor Study Plan Semester 2 commencement
- Mathematics Major - Chemistry Minor Study Plan Semester 2 commencement
- Mathematics Major - Geography Minor Study Plan Semester 2 commencement
Program requirements and notes
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 your Faculty.
- 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 Blue 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.