Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science
Award abbreviation: BEd/BSc
QTAC code: 017021
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SE301
CRICOS code: 056383F. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Teachers in science are in demand
• Classroom field experiences commence in second year
• Learn skills to teach in two science areas

Become a science teacher in middle (Years 8–9) and senior (Years 10–12) school with a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science.

This program prepares you to practise as a secondary teacher in Queensland. 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 chosen disciplines. You take studies in two teaching areas from biology, chemistry, English, health, marine studies, mathematics, physical education, physics, science, and studies of society and the environment.

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

Additional admission requirement

This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University.

Refer to the English language requirements for more information.

You must complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks. One major supervised field experience must be completed in a Queensland school. You are required to complete 100 hours of wider field experience.

A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.

Career opportunities

Teacher in secondary schools, training organisations.

Professional recognition

Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools.

Study Plan

The Study Plans are valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

For students commencing in Study Period 1, 2011, select your Major / Minor combination from the list below:

• Biology major / English or SOSE minor
• Biology major / Mathematics minor
• Chemistry major / English or SOSE minor
• Chemistry major / Mathematics minor
• Health major / English or SOSE minor
• Health major / Mathematics minor
• Marine Studies major / English or SOSE minor
• Marine Studies major / Mathematics minor
• Mathematics major / SOSE minor
• Mathematics major / English or Science minor
• Physical Education major / English, Health or SOSE minor
• Physical Education major / Mathematics minor
• Physics major / English or SOSE minor
• Physics major / Mathematics minor

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 Workplace Learning office (Level 2, C Building). Note: If you do not possess 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 Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869,
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Education programs
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644,
Email: education@usc.edu.au

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