Bachelor
The University of Tasmania is one of few universities in Australia that offer a double degree combing a Bachelor of Science with a Master of Teaching.
This program will accelerate your career allowing you to graduate with two professional qualifications in just 4-years. In the Bachelor of Science, you'll develop core skills in science, analysis, and rational thinking. You have options to focus your study in one or more scientific disciplines and learn the methods to apply your skills and knowledge to the practical needs of industry, business, and government in both scientific and non-scientific roles.
The Master of Teaching is accredited through the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and is recognised in all Australian states and territories. You'll be able to choose whether to teach at a primary or secondary school level. The specialisations you teach will depend on the major you complete in the Bachelor of Science.
After graduating, you will qualify for two degrees through a carefully managed study plan.
Applicants who have recently completed secondary education
This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.
In 2021, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into the Bachelor of Science was 65.10. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
Applicants with previous higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Applicants with work and life experience
This course does accept applications based on work or life experience.
Prerequisites
These prerequisites apply to all applicants. Some majors require studies and experience equivalent to satisfactory performance in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects: Molecular Bioscience and Chemistry require senior secondary level chemistry; Mathematics and Statistics and Decision Science require the completion of Mathematics Methods; Physics requires senior secondary level Physics and Mathematics Methods.
Special consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition, or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT)
All applicants are required to provide a non-academic personal statement which is used to assist in the selection of students into all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses at the University of Tasmania.
This statement is submitted through the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT) after you have completed your application and is used in conjunction with your ATAR score (or equivalent alternative entry.) All applicants must satisfactorily complete the NACAT before they will be provided with an offer into the course.
Instructions on submitting your statement and completing the NACAT are provided during the application process.
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education.
Commencing students must attempt the LANTITE in their first year of study and are required to successfully complete the LANTITE prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience Placement.
Progression to Master of Teaching
To progress into the Master of Teaching component of the course you must attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above (Credit average) in the first 100 credit points of undergraduate study. If you do not meet this GPA requirement you will be transferred into the Bachelor of Science with full credit. On completion of the Bachelor of Science you may apply to return and complete the Master of Teaching.
Graduates of this course have met the expected standard of performance for the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) set by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and will meet the qualification required to apply for teacher registration in all states and territories of Australia.
In this 4 year double degree you will complete a total of 400 credit points comprising;
Teaching Proficiencies and Specialisations
Your teaching specialisation (secondary) or proficiency (primary teaching) will be determined by your major and discipline electives as per the table below.
If you are completing the secondary teaching stream, your Bachelor of Science major will be your first teaching specialisation. For your second teaching specialisation, you will need to complete four Discipline Electives (with at least two at 200 level or above) from a specialisation different to your major.