Course overview
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (BSc/BTch) course is for those wanting to teach in Christian, independent and state school systems in both Australia and overseas. Avondale's BSc/BTch is a highly practical degree that is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in secondary science and mathematics teaching.
This course is designed to be specific for teaching areas and electives from within the Science related teaching fields.
At Avondale you are given the opportunity to complete one of your professional teaching experiences in a developing country. In the past this has taken teams of Avondale students to Cambodia, India, Nepal and The Kingdom of Tonga.
You can graduate with the ability to teach in two Science related teaching areas by completing a double major or major and minor.
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Other Information
Practical experience
Students need to do 80 days of professional Experience in schools over four sessions.
Professional experience is a critical component of initial teacher education and offers pre-service teachers enrolled in teaching degrees work-integrated learning opportunities as part of their professional development. Avondale's Professional Experience program is based on a framework of high-quality Professional Experience in Australian schools to provide high-quality experiences that will equip pre-service teachers to face the challenges and diversity of classrooms. All mentor teachers for domestic Professional Experience placements are registered teachers at the Proficient level or higher of the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards.
Professional Experience placements occur regularly throughout all teaching degree programs at times listed in the course structure. It is the student's responsibility to be available at those times. Pre-service teachers may experience a range of school settings, including public and independent schools and one rural/regional school. Each school placement offers pre-service teachers the opportunity to apply their theoretical learning to real-life situations.
The student's responsibility is to transport to and from placement schools and accommodation and related costs.
Fees and charges
Majors
Areas of study
Secondary teaching in Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Science.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Secondary school teacher, secondary science teacher, tutor.
Entry requirements
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Campuses & intake dates
- Lake MacquarieNSW