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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: QTAC731302UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical Sciences, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · St Lucia · QLD

Course overview

Students can combine their interest in science with the necessary skills, knowledge and practical experiences required for teacher registration. Students receive a thorough preparation to teach in their nominated teaching areas through professional studies in education. In choosing their science specialisations, students can select from one of the broadest ranges of scientific disciplines in Australia. They develop their interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and put teaching skills into practice with placements available from the first year. Secondary teaching is a rewarding career with mathematics and science teachers increasingly in demand worldwide and throughout Australia. For more information, visit Bachelors of Science/Education (Secondary) at UQ.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Secondary school teacher. With further study, principal; curriculum adviser; guidance or career officer; department head.
Majors
Applied mathematics; biochemistry and molecular biology; biomedical science; cell biology; chemistry; coastal and ocean science; earth science; ecology and conservation biology; environmental science; genetics; geographical sciences; mathematics; microbiology; physics; plant science; psychology; zoology.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

28.4-30.6

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 7.5 (L 8 / R 7 / W 7 / S 8)TOEFL iBT 102 (L 28 / R 24 / W 27 / S 26)PTE Academic 73-78 (L 79 / R 65 / W 65 / S 79)Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 191-199 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students40
#2025
Higher education entry12 · 36.4%
36.4%
School leavers (ATAR)21 · 63.6%
63.6%
Secondary education0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Vocational pathway0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Other entry pathways0 · 0.0%
0.0%
International studentsN/P · N/P%
N/P%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
  • St LuciaQLDJuly 2026
  • St LuciaQLD