Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

After you register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), you will be qualified to teach in Victorian secondary schools in two specialist teaching areas related to your science studies.

You can also pursue a career in a science-related field, such as physical sciences, life sciences, earth sciences, or mathematical sciences.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Graduating from this program qualifies you to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) - the statutory authority that regulates and promotes the teaching profession in Victoria. Like other professions that involve positions of trust and responsibility, teachers must be registered to practise their profession. The VIT registers teachers working in Victorian government, Catholic and independent schools.

International

If you want to teach interstate or overseas, you should check the registration requirements with local authorities.

Why study Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)?

The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) gives you the choice of a career in science or science education. If you are passionate about science, and would like the option of teaching it at secondary school, our double degree is a fantastic option for you. You will benefit from learning alongside our experienced secondary education and science academics, and leading researchers.

Your science studies will introduce you to key scientific areas and the origins and methods of scientific inquiry. In second and third years, you will choose a major and minor sequence to specialise in. This will determine the areas you are qualified to teach in, such as chemistry and biology. Specialist options at the Clayton campus include astronomy and astrophysics, chemistry, physics, biology, psychology, atmospheric science, earth sciences, geography and environmental science, computer science, and mathematics.

As a science student, you can also get great hands-on experience by participating in the In2science peer mentoring in schools program. This allows you to volunteer as a science mentor in secondary schools for between one and two hours per week over a school term.

The secondary education component of our program will give you a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations of education, and classroom teaching and practice in schools. You will also learn about the relationship between education and society. Secondary education studies include adolescent learning, curriculum and assessment, professional engagement and researching educational practices.

You will also gain valuable classroom experience by completing a minimum of 80 days of satisfactory professional placements throughout the course. These placements connect the theoretical components of your studies with the practical aspects of teaching. If you want the chance to teach overseas, you have the option of doing an international professional placement. This is an amazing opportunity to get first-hand teaching experience in locations such as the Cook Islands and South Africa.

This course consists of core secondary education units, a major and minor science sequence and a mathematics and statistics unit.

For more information on the course structure visit the coursemap page.

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • 82.85 (Clayton)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 7,750 AUD
This is an accelerated course where you will be required to undertake more than the Standard Annual Load of 48 credit points in Year 4 in order to complete the course in four calendar years. The fee quoted is based on 48 credit points of study for one standard year. Therefore you will be required to pay a higher fee in Year 4 where more than the 48 credit points is required.
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 1633

CRICOS code: 064780D

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Faculty of Education

  • 61 3 9905 0014

edu-courseinfo@monash.edu
www.education.monash.edu
Faculty of Science

  • 61 3 9905 4604

sci-enquiries@monash.edu
www.sci.monash.edu

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 31,000 AUD
This is an accelerated course where you will be required to undertake more than the Standard Annual Load of 48 credit points in Year 4 in order to complete the course in four calendar years. The fee quoted is based on 48 credit points of study for one standard year. Therefore you will be required to pay a higher fee in Year 4 where more than the 48 credit points is required.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 1633

CRICOS code: 064780D

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Single degree options

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12. English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page

VCE prerequisites

Units 1 and 2-two units (any study combination) of general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • One of biology (any), chemistry (any), geography (any), mathematics SL, further mathematics SL, mathematics HL, physics (any) or psychology (any), and
  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 3 in any mathematics subject.

Special application requirements

VTAC Non Year 12 applicants only: Complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing relevant work experience, community involvement and evidence of how you have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Clayton
2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP 82.85

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

VCE prerequisites

Units 1 and 2-two units (any study combination) of general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • One of biology (any), chemistry (any), geography (any), mathematics SL, further mathematics SL, mathematics HL, physics (any) or psychology (any), and
  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 3 in any mathematics subject.

English requirements for international students

See the English Language Requirements web page

Special application requirements

VTAC Non Year 12 applicants only: Complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing relevant work experience, community involvement and evidence of how you have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Clayton
A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) 9

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.