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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.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
082694G
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Semester tuition fee 2017
A$11,600
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$92,800
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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017231
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 15 Rank - 67
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); Maths A, B or C (4,SA) 
Recommended prior study
A 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 2017
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
32
Total units
384

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 (SPE), 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 obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when applying through the School of Education at USC.

Students will also need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website.

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

Required courses (14)

COR109 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
EDU114 Teaching Science in the Early Years
EDU202 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU328 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
EDU410 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
EDU412 Assessing Learning
EDU417 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice
EDU418 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
EDU419 Teaching HASS in Primary School
EDU420 Teaching HPE in Primary School
EDU421 Teaching Reading and Writing
EDU422 Teaching Arts in Primary School
SCS203 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
SCI113 Teacher as Global Practitioner

Required curriculum and pedagogy courses (4)

Select 4 curriculum and pedagogy courses associated with your teaching areas (major and minor courses) from:

EDU352 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
EDU353 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
EDU354 Diversity and Inclusion
EDU355 Teaching the Australian Curriculum: Languages
EDU356 Teacher as Researcher
EDU357 Using Data for Learning
EDU363 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
EDU364 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft

Major courses (8)

Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences

Minor courses (4)*

Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Geographical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences

* Note: Students must undertake a minor from a different discipline area to their major

Discipline specific courses relating to chosen minor (2)

Select 2 discipline specific courses from:

Biological Sciences

LFS100 Teaching English: Language, Literature and Literacy
SCI102 Earth's Surface Processes

Chemical Sciences

CHM202 Learning in Australian Landscapes
SCI105 Discovering Science

Geographical Sciences

GEO100 Teaching Science: The Sky is the Limit
GEO201 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations

Mathematical Sciences

MTH102 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice
SCI110 Indigenous Wellbeing Research

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 384
Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course
  • Complete a minimum of  80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks
  • Complete 15 days of Wider Field Experience
  • Successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students. For more information on this Government initiative please visit the Students First website. Further information on the test, including sample test questions and registration information, please visit the Australian Council of Educational Research website
  • You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
In order to commence Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) placement you must:
  • Obtain a Blue Card (or link your existing Blue Card to USC) prior to commencing supervised professional experience. Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the SPE start date. View the Blue Card Fact Sheet for further information
  • Complete PrePlace and a Student Placement Agreement (further information will be provided by the placement office upon enrolment)
  • Be willing to travel to attend supervised professional experience placements
  • Visit Education - Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) for more information on requirements for placement.
Program notes
  • Cross-institutional study is not permitted for the education (EDU) coded courses and SCS203 Health Promotion Principles in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Science
  • 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 which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
  • You may wish to use electives to complete an additional major or minor
  • Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)