Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Macquarie University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Our suite of education degrees is currently being refreshed. Further details for Session 1 2025 will be available in June 2024. Visit courses.mq.edu.au for more information.
People with skills in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are in demand across the globe. Preparing the next generation of talented workers requires teachers who can inspire a love of STEM. High-quality teachers are important role models – guiding students during what can be an exciting and challenging time in their lives.
In the Bachelor of Science component of this degree, you’ll combine a major in the discipline of your first teaching subject with a second science teaching subject. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component provides you with the equivalent of two years full-time professional study. You’ll be taught by academics who are researching the latest approaches to teaching and learning, and science. Macquarie is a leader in educational research, particularly in the areas of information and communication technology, and maths and science.
Areas of study
Astronomy and astrophysics, biology, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, human biology, mathematics, physics.
Career opportunities
Education adviser, education officer, education policy adviser, education researcher, secondary teacher.
Professional recognition
This degree is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.
Practical experience
80 days of professional experience.
Fees and charges
Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Questionnaire: You are required to answer a questionnaire about your motivation and suitability for teaching when you apply. Preview the teaching questionnaire.
Other special requirements and policies also apply.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: For astronomy and astrophysics, mathematics and physics majors:
Mathematics Advanced (Band 4). If you haven’t met the required minimum level of achievement (Band 4), you can undertake an alternative introductory unit of study in that area.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced, at least 2 units of science. For astronomy and astrophysics, mathematics and physics majors: Physics. For mathematics major: Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E2) or Mathematics Extension 2.
Guaranteed selection rank: 75.00
Other applicants
Refer to the Macquarie University general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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