Bachelor of Science - Pathway to Teaching (Primary/Secondary) / Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Western Sydney University
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About
Get ready for a journey of discovery. This degree gives you what you need to take on Master Teaching (Secondary)/(Primary) and become an inspiring science teacher of the future. You could also get involved in the exciting world of research or carve out a great career in industry, forensics, medical laboratories, the list goes on.
You'll choose a major (see areas of study), but you can change your major later in the course. You will also complete an Education Studies minor which are four subjects in the Master of Teaching. The other four subjects to complete your degree are yours to choose- four more subjects in Science or from other Schools or a combination of both.
To gain the necessary learning areas to satisfy the NSW Education Standards Authority requirements for entry into teaching, graduates of the Bachelor Science (Pathways to Teaching) would then enrol in the Master of Teaching (Secondary)/(Primary) which is normally a two year course. However, because you have already completed four of the Masters subjects, this reduces the time to complete this Masters to 1 ½ years. This consecutive completion of a BSc and Master Teaching can qualify you for a teaching career in 4.5 years .
For all teaching programs: Western Sydney University reserves the right to vary teaching programs to enable students to meet any additional provisions in relation to teacher registration, which may be required by relevant external organisations.
Areas of study
AgriFoods, animal science, applied physics, biology, biomedical science, chemistry, innovative foods, forensic science, sustainable environmental futures, zoology.
Career opportunities
For Science: Careers relevant to the majors chosen in Bachelor Science. For Teaching (Secondary/Primary): Teachers in government or non-government primary/secondary schools.
Professional recognition
Full accreditation for secondary/primary school teaching in government and non-government schools in Australia and most other countries. Applicants should consult the NSW Education Standards Authority's requirements for teaching at the NSW Education Standards Authority website.
Practical experience
Teaching practice and other field experiences are offered in a variety of secondary school settings in the Master Teaching (Secondary)/(Primary) component.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Check the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to achieve the Master Teaching (Secondary)/(Primary) course learning outcomes at the Western Sydney University website.
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of mathematics (Band 4), any 2 units of English (Band 5) plus at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
Recommended studies: English Standard.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Other applicants
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the Western Sydney University website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- 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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Course information
All classes are offered during the day unless otherwise specified.
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