Unit Set Information

Science Education Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code SPAAQR

This specialisation is designed for students wishing to become secondary science teachers. Science teachers at a secondary school level must be knowledgeable in a wide range of sciences including physics, chemistry and biology. The content is closely aligned to the requirements of the Australian Curriculum, and to WACE syllabus and examination requirements. The units cover school curricula, teaching strategies, and the development and assessment of teaching programs.

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to complete a major in science (three years of degree level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two units at third-year level). This should include theoretical units from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, astronomy, physics and earth and environmental science. Alternatively applicants can complete at least two years (4 units) of degree level study in science with at least two units at level 2 or above in the previously mentioned areas, if they intend to undertake this specialisation as their minor area of study.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Christa NORRIS

Related Careers

Teacher, Science Teacher

Employment Opportunities

This specialisation is for students wishing to become secondary science teachers.

Specialisation Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCE6711Science Education Foundations10
SCE6712Secondary Science Education10

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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