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Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) BSc BTeach(Sec)

CSU’s Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) is an integrated program leading to the award of two degrees, and is designed to equip graduates for secondary science teaching.

Science Scholarships available

About the course

This double degree offers majors in:

In addition to one of the majors listed, this course comprises core compulsory subjects, a minor sequence and a number of education subjects. Your double degree qualification allows you to be qualified as either a secondary science teacher for Years 7-12, or a secondary mathematics teacher for years 7-12.

Students will develop an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of much of modern scientific investigation, and will be highly employable graduates in the area of science.

Where it will take you

Teaching is a rewarding career allowing you to assist young people’s development and life choices, and graduates with secondary teaching qualifications in science are in demand in all Australian states and territories. On completion of this double degree, graduates will be provided with opportunities for employment in teaching, industry, government departments and authorities, and research laboratories.

Your course is recognised by industry

Registration with the NSW Institute of Teachers is currently being sought.

Practical experience

During the four years of full-time study, students engage in a range of teaching experiences. These are integrated into each year of the course and culminate in the fourth year with the extended practicum.

The extended practicum is a 10 week internship where the student assumes a full teaching load.

Additional requirements

Refer to the Additional requirements section for information on:

Science Scholarships

CSU's Science Scholarships are available for on campus applicants to this course, providing $4000 per annum for up to four years (subject to satisfactory progress). Once awarded the Scholarship, the money is the student's to spend in the way that assists them most.

Applicants must achieve an ATAR (NSW) of 82 or above, or equivalent ENTER (VIC)
(inclusive of the Regional Bonus) to be eligible to receive the Scholarship.

To apply, download the Science Scholarships application form, complete all sections, then return the form to the Scholarships Officer before the end of October in the year prior to commencing your studies.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 264 points (33 subjects). Upon completion of the program, students graduate with two separate awards, BSc and BTeach (Sec).

Further study

Meritorious students may also apply for acceptance into the Bachelor of Educational Research (Honours) or CSU's Faculty of Science Science (Honours) program.

CSU’s Bachelor of Educational Research (Honours) allows students to select from a wide range of methodologies providing considerable flexibility in research design. Entry to this course is via the Graduate Certificate in Educational Research, which provides an introduction to educational research, an overview of common educational research methods, followed by a more in-depth focus on qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and the development of a research proposal and a literature review.

CSU’s Science (Honours) program is designed to provide graduates with the opportunity to pursue research in agriculture, environmental science, viticulture, wine science, food science or science.

Further details are available from the Course Coordinator.

 

 

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