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2020 Guaranteed Entry

85.00

Faculty

Arts & Social Sciences

Delivery Mode

On campus

Duration

4 years full-time

Award

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Commencing Terms

Term 1 & Term 3

Overview

This is a double degree for students who want to work as high-school science or maths teachers.

After completing this degree you will have a professional teaching qualification as well as a Science degree from the UNSW Faculty of Science.

Students will gain analytical skills with broad application in the sciences including biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, physics or mathematics.

Along with the theoretical aspects of education, we place great importance on practical experience.

In your final two years, you will develop skills in classroom competence and spend up to 80 days in supervised teaching in at least two secondary-school contexts.

Program Code

4076

UAC Code

422110

CRICOS Code

075263A

Total units of credit (UOC)

192

Campus

Kensington

Indicative Enrolments

241

Majors

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biological Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Climate Science
  • Education
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Marine Science
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Vision Science

Degree Structure

Degree Handbook

Career Opportunities

  • Secondary-school teacher
  • School policy adviser
  • Corporate trainer, supervisor, manager in other industries

Accreditation / Professional Recognition

This degree is accredited by NSW Education Standards Authority as an initial teaching qualification for both government and non-government secondary schools throughout Australia and is widely accepted as a teaching qualification internationally.

Assumed Knowledge

Any 2 units of English (minimum Band 5); Mathematics; Chemistry or Physics (depending on chosen area of study)

Entry requirements

2019 Lowest ATAR 1

77.40

2019 Lowest Selection Rank 2

85.00

2020 Guaranteed Entry 3

85.00

2019 A levels 4

14

2019 IB Diploma 5

31

2019 QLD OP 6

8

1. 2019 Lowest ATAR

The 2019 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.

2. 2019 Lowest Selection Rank

The 2019 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2019.

3. 2020 Guaranteed Entry

Find more information on Guaranteed Entry here.

4. 2019 A levels

The 2019 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subject. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.

5. 2019 IB Diploma

The 2019 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2019. It is to be used as a guide only.

6. 2019 QLD OP

QLD OP is an indication of the OP you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2019. It is to be used as a guide only.

How to apply

Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Visit the ‘Apply’ section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.

On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January.

Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.

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Fees

Indicative First Year Fee

$8,461*

Commonwealth Supported Place – multiple Student Contribution Bands may apply for this double degree. See single degrees for the applicable fee bands.

*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.

The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.

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