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Bachelor of Education (Secondary - Science) / Bachelor of Science

University of Sydney

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00026A

During first and second year, students will engage in a broad tertiary education. The full professional program in curriculum begins in third year and concentrates on selected teaching areas and academic study in Science units.

Structure

A core program of study in education plus intensive study and professional experience in teaching areas. Two teaching areas are selected from biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, geography, mathematics or physics. A major must be taken in a science teaching area. Graduates intending to teach Science at a secondary level need to complete one year of study in mathematics and at least one year of study in chemistry or physics during their degree.

Subjects

  • Secondary education and Mathematics
  • Agricultural chemistry
  • Anatomy and histology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology-animal, plant, genetics
  • Cell pathology
  • Chemistry
  • Computational science
  • Computer science
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • History and philosophy of science
  • Immunology
  • Information systems
  • Marine sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Medicinal chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Nanoscience and technology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Soil science
  • Statistics

Standard entry requirements

  • Year 12 HSC or equivalent
  • Selection via ATAR. Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on subjects chosen), any two units of English (not ESL) (Band 5), Band 5 in two other HSC subjects. For B Science: All students in B Science must take some study in mathematics during their degree. Graduates intending to teach science at a secondary level must complete at least one year of study in chemistry or physics during their degree. From 2019, this course will require a course prerequisite of Mathematics (Band 4 or higher). The assumed knowledge will still apply. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/education_social_work/future_students/undergraduate for specific requirements.

Recognition

NSW Education Standards Authority, NSW Department of Education and Communities, Association of Independent Schools of NSW, Catholic Education Office. The course is recognised nationally and internationally.

Further information

Practical experience: Systematic observations in schools, supervised teaching practice and internship. Career opportunities: Examples include teacher, curriculum consultant, educational researcher, corporate trainer.

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