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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Science / Education (Secondary)

  • Bachelor

Combine your passion for science with the skills, knowledge and practical experiences required to be a secondary school teacher.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2479, 061063B
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$46,400 per year / $185,600 total

About this course

Combine your passion for science with the skills, knowledge and practical experiences required to be a secondary school teacher.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C);
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C);
  • and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

All applicants to education programs in Australia must complete non-academic entry criteria. For further information please QTAC's Initial Teacher Education (ITE) advice page.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C);
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C);
  • and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

All applicants to education programs in Australia must complete non-academic entry criteria. For further information please QTAC's Initial Teacher Education (ITE) advice page.
Minimum entry score

To be considered for this program, you must meet the minimum entry score for the Bachelor of Science.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
8028.75

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS score of 7.5 overall; speaking 8; listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.

TOEFL iBT (Paper Edition), PTE Academic, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Science / Education (Secondary) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Science/BEduc(Secondary) for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.5599.95
Median89.1591.15
Lowest80.6581.9
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

All applicants to education programs in Australia must complete non-academic entry criteria (online questionnaire and personal statements). For further information please see QTAC's Initial Teacher Education (ITE) advice page. Please refer to the School of Education for further information on entry requirements and becoming a teacher.

All students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office. For more information on the test including sample tests, indicative fees, testing institutions and registration information, please visit the School of Education LANTITE website and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.

Additional application information

As part of the Australian Institute for Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) revised Standards and Procedures (2015), applicants to initial teacher education courses (pre-service teachers) must satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria for selection to the course.

All students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. Please contact the School of Education for further details (education@uq.edu.au) or visit the School of Education office. For more information on the test including sample tests, indicative fees, testing institutions and registration information, please visit the School of Education LANTITE website and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Graduate with two degrees and become an expert in two or more science teaching areas
  • Gain early experience in classrooms with placements available from your first year
  • Graduate with high-level teaching ability and a wide range of scientific skills, ready to excel in a challenging and rewarding profession.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Secondary school teacher
  • School laboratory technician
  • School curriculum adviser
  • Head of curriculum
  • Science technician
  • Middle school teacher

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
85.2%
Overall satisfaction
87.5%
Skill scale
62.5%
Teaching scale
65.9%
Employed full-time
$64k
Average salary