UAC Undergraduate Course Description

B Teaching (Secondary)/B Science ^1,2

University of Newcastle

Campus	Type of place	UAC code	Course duration	2011 cut-off
Newcastle – Callaghan	CSP	481070	4F/EqP	68.95

Assumed knowledge: Read information in shaded box below.

Recommended studies: Any two units of English, Mathematics, plus either Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Earth Science.

Major studies: Secondary teaching in sciences (two of biology, chemistry, geology or physics, provided physics or chemistry is undertaken as either a major or minor study).

Practical experience: Students will complete the equivalent of 90 days of professional experience in relevant school settings. This may involve placement in schools in locations outside the Newcastle area.

Professional recognition: Graduates will be eligible for registration with the NSW Institute of Teachers.

Career opportunities: Examples include secondary school teaching of science (Yrs 7–12) in the NSW Department of Education and Training, Catholic education and independent school systems, and in public and private school sectors both nationally and internationally. The double degree program provides additional career prospects outside the teaching profession, such as geological surveys, water quality, drug discovery, ecology, plant science, geophysics, photonics.

1. Course offered subject to final approval of external accreditation.

2. Special requirements and policies apply

Teacher education courses Primary teachers in NSW schools Graduates intending to seek employment in NSW schools to teach at primary level must have achieved specific levels of study in English and mathematics at the NSW HSC (or equivalent) (for details of these requirements, read Special requirements and policies.). For students who do not meet the requirements when they commence the course, the University offers study concurrent with their degree to achieve the required level. Secondary teachers in NSW schools Graduates intending to seek employment in NSW schools to teach at secondary level must have achieved specific levels of study in English at the NSW HSC or equivalent (for details of these requirements, read Special requirements and policies.). For students who do not meet the requirements when they commence the course, the University offers study concurrent with their degree to achieve the required level.

Note: The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details visit www.newcastle.edu.au/program/

Key to abbreviations

CSP	Commonwealth-supported place (used to be called HECS: includes upfront HECS payment and deferred payment through HECS-HELP).
N/A	Selection criteria other than the ATAR used; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants.
A+C	Combination of ATAR and additional selection criteria used.
nc	New course offered through UAC, no cut-off available.
n/o	No offers made in 2011 , no cut-off available.