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OpenBachelor degreeTeacher Education: Secondary

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching

ProviderAvondale University
Course code: UAC150211Higher education providerStudy area: Teacher Education: SecondaryData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

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

Refer to Avondale University latest fee information.

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

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: For Chemistry: Chemistry and Mathematics [confirm level of mathematics].

For Mathematics: Mathematics Extension 1.

For Physics: Physics and Mathematics Extension 1.

All applicants

Refer to Avondale’s general admission criteria .

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Student profile

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Campuses & intake dates

  • Lake MacquarieNSW