Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching
Why study the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching at UNE?
Teaching is a rewarding career choice for those who enjoy being part of children's development. The professional skills learned will be valued by the community and will bring teachers into contact with people of all ages. Teachers are members of one of the largest professions of our society. The degree will give students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become a successful secondary teacher. Students are encouraged to be independent learners who are able to adapt efficiently and constructively to meet the changes which occur in the teaching profession.
Teacher Registration: Students should note that teacher registration requirements vary from state to state. UNE bases its degree structures on the NSW Institute of Teachers guidelines for teacher registration (website: http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/). It is the responsibility of each students to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW).
Career Opportunities
Science teacher; secondary teacher
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DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
122009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
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| Official Abbreviation | BSc/BTeach | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 75 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed is two units of English and two units of Mathematics. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | The professional experience or practicum is a pivotal part of any pre-service teacher education programme. Experienced teachers within schools are selected to function as school-based educators of student teachers in supervising the practicum. Students are supported in not only developing essential teaching competencies, but also in thoughtfully combining those practical experiences with theoretical frameworks developed within academic units. Each secondary curriculum or method area has co-requisite practicum requirements. Students are required to complete 60 days of supervised professional experience. This time may be structured partly in a dispersed days pattern (internals only) and as block practica of up to four weeks' duration. In addition, students will have the option to select an elective unit within their program which will provide them with an additional 20 days of professional experience. Generally, external candidates are permitted to undertake the practicum in an approved school of their own choice. Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: In response to the New South Wales Department of Education and Training's requirement to meet legal obligations in respect to the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 and the Child Protection (prohibited Employment) Act 1998, the Faculty of Education, Health and Professional Studies has guidelines regarding students undertaking field experience. All students are required to declare whether they are a prohibited person by completing a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to their professional experience placement. In addition, the New South Wales Department of Education and Training has introduced probity (criminal record) checks for all student teachers participating in unsupervised situations with school students. Education Queensland and ACT Department of Education require probity checks for all students undertaking any school experience in Queensland or ACT. Probity checks may be carried out prior to students undertaking any school experience. Candidates should be aware that they will be subject to probity checks on behalf of potential employers after completing the course and prior to receiving clearance to function as an independent classroom teacher. These requirements are subject to change. Current information and further information (including requirements for other states) can be obtained at: http://www.une.edu.au/education/profexp/letter-to-students.php |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents |
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| Academic Colours |
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| Further Information | 
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1. General
(a) The award shall be administered by the Combined Degrees in Education Management Committee.
2. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Undergraduate Admission Rules).
3. Award of the Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 4. shall be awarded the Bachelor of Sciences/Bachelor of Teaching.
4. Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching
4.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 192 credit points as specified in Rules 4.2., 4.3., 4.4 and 8.
4.2 Candidates must also demonstrate the equivalent of HSC English Standard Band 4. Candidates who have ot completed this special requirement priro to admission to the course will be required to satisfactorily demonstrate this literacy competency during specific units in the course or by successfully completing an approved test in literacy or equivalent.
4.3 The Science componenet of the combined degree shall total 96 credit points and comprise of one of the following majors:
(a) Biology Major
(i) 60 credit points from Group 1A,
(ii)
12 credit points from group 1B,
(iii)
6 credit points from Group 1C,
(iv) 18 credit points from Group 1D;
(b) Chemistry Major
(i) 54 credit points from Group 2A,
(ii) 24 credit points from Group 2B,
(iii) 18 credit points from Group 2C,
(c) Earth and Environmental Science Major
(i) 54 credit points from Group 3A;
(ii) at least 12 credit points and not more than 18 credit points from Group 3B, of which at least six credit points must be in MATH or STAT,
(iii) at least 18 credit points and not more than 24 credit points from Group 3C, of which at least 18 credit points must be at 300 level.
(d) Information Technology and Mathematics Major
(i) 54 credit points from Group 4A,
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 4B,
(iii) 12 credit points from Group 4C;
(iv) 18 credit points from Group 4D,
(e) Physics Major
(i) 24 credit points from Group 5A,
(ii) 24 credit points from Group 5B,
(iii) 48 credit points from Group 5C, of which at least 12 credit points must be at 300-level.
4.4. The Teaching component of the combined degree shall total 96 credit points including 60 days of practicum and comprise:
(a) 48 credit points in Group 6;
(b) at least 24 credit points from Group 7 depending upon the number and combination of designated teaching areas/teaching specialisations;
(c) at least 12 credit points from Group 8 depending upon the number and combination of designated teaching areas / teaching specialisations;
(d) all units from Group 9;
4.5 (i) Candidates undertaking 24 credit points from Group 7 must complete 24 credit points from Group 8 including at least 6 credit points from eachof Groups 8A, 8B and 8C; or
(ii) Candidates undertaking 36 credit points from Group 7 must complete 12 credit points from Group 8 including 6 credit points from Group 8A and 6 credit points from either 8B or 8C.
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5. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) five years as a full-time candidate;
(b) 10 years as a part-time candidate.
6. Progress and Conduct
Failure in any professional experience component of the award or breaches of professional conduct requirements or unethical conduct during the practical experience component shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress under the University General Rule 4.
7. Code of Ethics
Candidates are required to abide by the Code of Ethics for general contact with schools and professional experience as laid down by the school.
8. Units Offered
Biology
Group 1A
BCHM 210, 330; BIOL 110, 120; CHEM 110, 120; ECOL 203; EVOL 211; MATH 101 and 102, or MATH 120 and STAT 100.
Group 1B
GEOL110, 120; PHYS131, 132.
Group 1C
BCHM 220; BOTY 202, 203; CHEM 204; ECOL 202; GENE 210; GEOL 202; MICR 220; PSIO 210; ZOOL 203, 210, 220.
Group 1D
BCHM 310, 320; BOTY 302, 370; ECOL 307, 311; EM 351; EVOL 301; GENE 322, 340; MICR 350, 360; RSNR 402; ZOOL 326, 327, 328;
Chemistry
Group 2A
CHEM 110, 120, 201, 202, 203, 204, 305; MATH101 and MATH102, or MATH120 and STAT100.
Group 2B
BIOL110, 120; GEOL110, 120; PHYS131, 132.
Group 2C
BIOP320; CHEM302, 303, 306, 307; PHYS301; SCI395
Earth and Environmental Science
Group 3A
BIOL 110, 120; CHEM 110, 120; ECOL 203; ENVE 352; GEOL 110, 120, 205;
Group 3B
MATH 101, 102, 120; PHYS 131, 132; STAT 100.
Group 3C
CHEM 203; ECOL 202; EVOL 211; GEOS 2170, 3110, 3160 (Newcastle U); GEOL 202, 206, 207, 303, 305, 311; MSM 305; RSNR 402; SCI 395; SOIL 220, 310;
Information Technology and Mathematics
Group 4A
AMTH 140; AMTH 250 or PMTH 213; COMP 131, 132, 282, 284; MATH 101, 102; PMTH 212.
Group 4B
PMTH 332, 333, 338, 339.
Group 4C
COMP 309, 311, 318, 319, 320, 389.
Group 4D
BIOL 110, 120; CHEM 110, 120; GEOL 110, 120; PHYS 131, 132.
Physics
Group 5A
MATH 101, 102; PHYS 131, 132;.
Group 5B
BIOL 110, 120; CHEM110, 120; COMP 131, 132; GEOL 110, 120.
Group 5C
AMTH250; ASTY221; BIOP320; CHEM201; PHYS207, 208, 211, 212, 301, 311; NR331; PMTH212; SCI395 or in each major subject, any other unit approved by the Course Coordinator.
Group 6 - Compulsory Teaching Units
EDCX400, EDCX401, EDEE400, EDLT400, EDSP400, EDSP422, EDUC403, EDUC414
Group 7 - Curriculum Areas
EDIT914, EDIT915, EDME992, EDME993, EDME994, EDME995, EDSE961, EDSE962, EDSE967, EDSE968 .
Group 8 - Elective Teaching Units
Group 8A:
EDCX410, EDCX423, EDCX455, EDCX447, EDCX435, EDCX466, ECUC410, EDUC428.
Group 8B:
EDAE417, EDEE420, EDEE421, EDIT413, EDIT415, EDLA403, EDME411, EDME433, EDPE443, EDPE447, EDSE453, EDSS473, EDSS475.
Group 8C:
EDLT420; EDSP444
or any other unit approved by the Course Coordinator.
Group 9 - Professional Experiecne Units:
PREX901, 902, 903.