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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Science

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.

CRICOS code
082694G
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$10,300
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$82,400
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.
  • € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths A, B or C (4,SA).
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017231
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 15 Rank - 66
UniSC program code
SE303
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
On campus
Prerequisites
English (4,SA) €
Recommended prior study
Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject (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 2015
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
32
Total units
384
Footnotes
  • € From 2016 it will be a requirement to have Maths A, B or C (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

For students commencing 2015.
13 required courses

COR109 Individual Case Management
EDU114 Food Service Placement
EDU202 Community and Public Health Nutrition
EDU328 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
EDU410 Communication and Thought
EDU412 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
EDU417 Engaging Diverse Learners
EDU418 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
EDU419 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU420 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
EDU421 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
EDU422 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
SCS203 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion

4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:

EDU352 The Psychology of Learning
EDU353 Using Data for Learning
EDU354 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
EDU355 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
EDU356 Teaching Science: Curriculum A
EDU357 Teaching Science: Curriculum B
EDU363 Science Learning and Educational Enquiry: Curriculum C
EDU364 Science Learning and Educational Enquiry: Curriculum D

7 required Science courses

LFS100 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum A
SCI105 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum B
SCI110 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum A

1 course from:
MTH100 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum B
MTH102 Cell Biology

1 course from:
SET111 Chemistry

OR
1 introductory or advanced course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.

2 courses from:
LFS112 Science Research Methods
LFS122 Introduction to Mathematics
SCI102 Mathematics Foundations
SCI107 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SUS101 Human Physiology

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
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 Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information regarding requirements for placements.

Visit the Public Safety Business Agency website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.

Total units: 384

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 linked to USC 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.