305549 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology), Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

Introduction

This double degree provides graduates with skills and qualifications to practice as a scientist in industry and/or as a teacher in secondary schools. It provides opportunities to combine rigorous study in Environmental Biology (the 'major'), with support studies in another teaching area of their choice. It is designed to give graduates a broad but integrated background in biology and the necessary skills for effective classroom communication at the secondary school level. The firm grounding in biology will provide graduates with employment opportunities in careers associated with the environment as well as the teaching profession. The intent is to produce graduates with teaching skills and a sound foundation in a science discipline.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. At least one TEE science subject and one TEE mathematics subject desirable. Applicants with good overall academic records at the year 12 level may substitute Discrete Mathematics for Applicable Mathematics.

Specific Requirements

The Faculty of Education requires all Secondary Education students to pass a literacy, numeracy and ICT competency test in the first year of the degree. Students who do not pass will be required to take additional study in order to meet competency requirements in these areas. Professional Practice in school settings is a core requirement of the degree and may involve out of semester commitment by students. Applicants for this course should refer to the Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication. Students enrolled in the double degree must pass all units in the education component to gain accreditation and must successfully complete the major stream in biology. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students may elect to transfer to a single degree in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification. Graduates will be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Biology.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.