Bachelor of Science :: Bachelor of Teaching


The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching combines professional studies in education with studies in appropriate Bachelor of Science disciplines that will equip graduates for secondary teaching. Secondary education degrees are designed to prepare graduates for careers in secondary teaching. Graduates are qualified to teach in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Christian school system both in Australia and overseas, as well as in the wider educational sector of government and non-government schools.






Course Code


4400

Duration


Four years full-time or equivalent part-time

Mode of Delivery


On campus (Lake Macquarie)

Accreditation


The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching degree is accredited by the NSW Department of Education and Training.
The CRICOS registration number for the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching degree is:
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching 057315K

Information for International students

English Language Proficiency Requirement for Teachers in NSW
International students require an International English Language Test Score (IELTS) of at least 8.0 for speaking and listening prior to being employed as graduate teachers in New South Wales.

Entry Requirements


General Admission Requirements apply to the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching course.
In addition, the folllowing requirements apply to the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching course:

Biological Science


  1. A HSC Science unit or equivalent and Chemistry Bridging Course, or
  2. Recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics
  3. HSC Biology or equivalent is recommended.


Chemistry


  1. 1.HSC Chemistry or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, and
  2. HSC Mathematics or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics.


Food and Nutrition


  1. A HSC Science unit or equivalent and Chemistry Bridging Course, or
  2. Recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, or
  3. HSC Biology or equivalent is recommended.


Information Technology


HSC Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.

Mathematics


Recent HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics.

Physics


  1. HSC Physics or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, and
  2. HSC Mathematics Extension 1, or equivalent, or recommendation of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics.





Course Information Booklet


For more details on the content of this course please download the following booklet:

SCIENCE:

EDUCATION (SECONDARY):


Unit Synopsis


The Undergraduate Handbook contains detailed information on each unit.





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Testimonials


‘Science at Avondale gives a unique opportunity for plenty of hands-on experience with group excursions and small classes which provide high interaction with lecturers. It has a great learning environment, which is friendly and interesting, as well as challenging.’ —Dana Mulvany



Careers


There is an increasing demand for Christian teachers to be employed in all school sectors across Australia, including the rapidly expanding Christian school sector. This course prepares Avondale graduate teachers to be employed as science or mathematics teachers in state, independent and private secondary schools across Australia, New Zealand and countries throughout the world




Financial Information


The information provided is a guide but will give you a rough idea as to the costs associated with studying at Avondale. Actual fee amounts vary on the enrolled course and the units that are taken. Please contact us if you have further questions.



HECS-HELP


If you are a Commonwealth Supported Student, you may be eligible for HECS-HELP. There are two forms of HECS-HELP assistance:
  • HECS-HELP Loan: This is a loan from the Australian Government for all or part of your student contribution amount. No repayment until income exceeds the threshold ($41,594 2008-2009) (CPI Indexed).

  • HECS-HELP Discount: If you pay up-front all, or at least $500, of your student contribution amount for units with the same census date, you will receive a 20% discount on the amount you pay.
    For further details visit www.goingtouni.gov.au.


FEE-HELP


If you are a domestic full fee-paying student, you may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance. FEE-HELP is available for all Avondale higher education courses. FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth loan scheme that assists eligible students to defer payment of their tuition fees. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of a student’s tuition fees, up to a lifetime limit of $83,313 (2009). The $83,313 (2009) FEE-HELP limit is indexed each year. A loan fee of 20% applies to FEE-HELP loans for undergraduate courses of study. The $80,000 FEE-HELP limit does not include the loan fee. No repayment until income exceeds $41,595 (2008-2009 (CPI indexed).
For further details visit www.goingtouni.gov.au.

Scholarships


The following scholarships are available specifically for this course:

  • Science Sizzler Scholarship Download PDF Form





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