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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Science

Inspire a new generation to discover science.

Specialist science and maths teachers are in demand across Australia. This double degree lets you combine your passion for science with five-star teaching skills, and qualifies you to teach students in Years 7-12.

Limited first year course offerings available at Fraser Coast from Semester 1, 2018

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
082694G
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Annual tuition fee 2018
A$24,200
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$96,800
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.
  • Campus note: Only first-year courses are offered at Fraser Coast in 2018 for the Biological Sciences Major and Mathematical Sciences minor. The remainder of the program must be completed at Sippy Downs campus.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 017231
  • Fraser Coast 019231
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); 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 2018
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Total courses
32
Total units
384
Footnotes
  • Campus note: Only first-year courses are offered at Fraser Coast in 2018 for the Biological Sciences Major and Mathematical Sciences minor. The remainder of the program must be completed at Sippy Downs campus.

Specialist science and maths teachers are in demand across Australia. This double degree lets you combine your passion for science with five-star teaching skills, and qualifies you to teach students in Years 7-12.

  • Develop curriculum content knowledge in your choice of two teaching areas, such biology, chemistry, mathematics or geography
  • Learn how to plan lessons, assess students, and manage a classroom
  • Link theory and practice through 80 days of supervised professional experience in Queensland schools, and rewarding wider field experience with children, families and communities
Personal statement requirement

As part of your application, you are required to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for, and understanding of, the program and profession. In the questionnaire, you will be asked to rank a series of statements in order of what you think is most to least important. You will also need to write a 600-1000 word personal statement on why you think you would make a great teacher, and why influencing the future appeals to you.

After you have submitted an application for this program, you will be contacted with further information about the written statement and how to complete your application.

More information is on the QTAC website.

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) 168 units

COR109 Historical Geographies
EDU114 Animals and Society
EDU300 Planning Practicum
EDU328 Planning Project
EDU410 Professional Planning Practice
EDU411 Community Planning Studio
EDU412 Planning Project
EDU415 Coastal Geomorphology
EDU417 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
EDU419 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
EDU420 Introduction to Environmental Management
EDU421 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
SCI113 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
SCS203 Communication and Thought

Required curriculum and pedagogy courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 curriculum and pedagogy courses (48 units) associated with your teaching areas (major and minor courses) from:

EDU352 Human Physiology
EDU353 Human Anatomy
EDU354 Research Foundations for Health Practice
EDU355 Think Health
EDU356 Introductory Bioscience
EDU357 Introduction to Behavioural Health
EDU363 Functional Anatomy
EDU364 Introduction to Engineering Design

Major courses (8) 96 units

Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences

Minor courses (4) 48 units*

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) 24 units

Select 2 discipline specific courses (24 units) from:

Biological Sciences

LFS100 Clinical Foundations in Prosthetics
SCI102 Public Health Foundations

Chemical Sciences

CHM202 Biomechanics I
SCI105 Human Pathophysiology

Geographical Sciences

GEO100 Clinical Reasoning in Prosthetics & Orthotics
GEO201 Mathematics Foundations

Mathematical Sciences

MTH103 Science Research Methods
MTH104 Advanced Concepts in Prosthetics & Orthotics

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 (180 units), including the core course
  • Complete a minimum of  80 days Supervised Professional Experience, completed as full-time blocks
  • Complete 75 hours 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
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Cross-institutional study is not permitted for the education (EDU) coded courses and SCS203 Transition to Clinical Practice in Prosthetics & Orthotics* in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Science
  • 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)