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.
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 2016.
COR109 Trends in Health and Community Care
12 required Education courses
EDU114 Contexts of Community Care
EDU202 Research Foundations for Health Practice
EDU328 Quality and Governance in Health and Community Care Settings
EDU410 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
EDU412 Special Topic in Health and Community Care
EDU417 Managing Human Resources
EDU418 Managing Workplace Relations
EDU419 Leadership and Team Dynamics
EDU420 Training and Development
EDU421 Managing Organisational Change
EDU422 Health Law and Ethics
SCS203 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
4 required curriculum and pedagogy courses from:
EDU352 Health Practicum
EDU353 Workplace Learning I
EDU354 Communication and Thought
EDU355 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
EDU356 Engaging Diverse Learners
EDU357 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
EDU363 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU364 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
4 required Science courses *
LFS100 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
SCI105 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
SCI110 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
1 course from:
MTH100 The Psychology of Learning
MTH102 Using Data for Learning
Select a 8 course major from:
Select a 4 course minor from:
Chemistry
Mathematics
Geography **
* Note 1 introductory Science course contributes to your major
** Students undertaking the Geography minor are restricted to specific geography course options (Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses).
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
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
Recommended study sequences
- Biology Major - Geography Minor Study Plan Semester 2 commencement
- Biology Major - Chemistry 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
- 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
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.