Science/Education

Program Coordinator

Ms Robyn Lonergan
Email: r.lonergan@unsw.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 9385 1441

The combined degree of Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education is a four-year program for intending secondary school teachers in mathematics or science. Students combine studies in their approved teaching discipline with both theoretical and practical aspects of education. In the final two years of the program, students develop skills in classroom competence and spend 60 days on supervised teaching practice in allocated secondary schools.

Program Information

UAC Code: 429002
UNSW Code: 4075

Mathematics Major

Program Structure: Mathematics Major

The BSc/BEd is normally studied over four years, and requires a minimum of 192 units of credit (UOC) in approved courses including:

1. A minimum of 60UOC in mathematics
2. A minimum of 84UOC in courses offered by the Faculty of Science (incl. the mathematics courses)
3. A maximum of 60 UOC in Level 1 courses
4. A minimum of 90 UOC in Education, (indicated by prefi x EDST), including compulsory named courses

Science Majors

> Biochemistry
> Biological Anthropology
> Biological Sciences
> Biotechnology
> Chemistry
> Ecology
> Environmental and Earth Sciences
> Genetics
> Geology
> Marine Biology
> Marine Geology
> Medical Microbiology and Immunology
> Microbiology
> Molecular Biology
> Pharmacology
> Physical Geography
> Physical Oceanography/Meterology
> Physics
> Spatial Information Systems
> Toxicology

Program Structure: Science major
The BSc/BEd is normally studied over four years, and requires a minimum of 192 units of credit (UOC) in approved courses including:
1. A major in a Science related to either biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, or physics
2. At least 12 UOC in Physics or Chemistry
3. At least one course from each of the four science disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Physics)
4. Minimum of 84 UOC in courses offered by the Faculty of Science
5. A maximum of 60 UOC in Level 1 courses
6. 90 units of credit in Education (indicated by prefix EDST), including compulsory named courses.

There are numerous Science majors with many different combinations of program plans. Students should seek further advice from the Faculty of Science or the BSc/BEd Coordinator for their plan.

• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education

English language proficiency requirements:
Proficiency in English is essential in all Education courses. Prospective teachers must be able to communicate effectively with school students and staff members.
It is expected that all applicants will have one of:
> Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 in Standard English OR
> Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 in English as a Second Language OR
> Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 in Advanced English OR
> IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening and a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing

Science at UNSW

> Ranked No. 1 in ‘Excellence' for teaching and learning (Federal government 2009 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund)
> Student population of nearly 8000
> Over 250 university partnerships
> Strong linkages with industry, commerce and the professions (nationally and internationally)
> Leader in research
www.science.unsw.edu.au

Resources & Important Documents

• BSc/BEd Information Sheet (PDF) (581 Kb)
• Assignment Cover Sheet (PDF) (59 Kb)
• Permitted Clash Form (PDF) (77 Kb)
• School Policy Booklet Jan 2010 (PDF) (3 Mb)