Bunbury,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Biological Science Education in Joondalup Australia | Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University
|
Joondalup Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
37,900
(c. USD26,746.71)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Focuses on essential biological science concepts and delivers the advanced subject knowledge needed to meet the challenges of secondary school biology education. The approach highlights hands-on experimental work, classroom demonstrations, collaborative activities, group discussions, and digital tools to enhance science instruction. Students develop lesson planning, instructional techniques, and evaluation methods across various scientific disciplines.
Learning Objectives
Exhibit comprehensive understanding of biological principles, the Australian curriculum, and effective teaching approaches for secondary biology education.
Evaluate and integrate instructional methods to design engaging biology lesson content.
Apply analytical skills to create and deliver tailored biology programs for diverse learners, including assessment strategies.
Present information effectively through both written and verbal communication.
Show leadership, professional decision-making, and teamwork in developing biology education solutions.
Modify teaching approaches for different settings to foster productive biology learning spaces.
Engage in professional self-evaluation using established standards, peer feedback, and ethical guidelines to ensure teaching excellence and pursue ongoing professional growth.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to satisfy non-academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Cert IV,
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent),
Undergraduate Certificate,
Special Tertiary Admissions Test,
University Preparation Course,
Indigenous University Orientation Course,
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment, or
Experience Based Entry Scheme.
All applicants are required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in Biology ATAR or Chemistry ATAR or Human Biology ATAR or Earth and Environmental Science ATAR or Integrated Science ATAR or Physics ATAR, with equivalents considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Minimum of 24 points (Minimum of 28 points for Law), consisting of aggregate from 3 higher level & 3 subsidiary level
International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing, no score below level 7.0 in any of these components, and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
All applicants are required to satisfy non-academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Cert IV,
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent),
Undergraduate Certificate,
Special Tertiary Admissions Test,
University Preparation Course,
Indigenous University Orientation Course,
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment, or
Experience Based Entry Scheme.
All applicants are required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in Biology ATAR or Chemistry ATAR or Human Biology ATAR or Earth and Environmental Science ATAR or Integrated Science ATAR or Physics ATAR, with equivalents considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Minimum of 24 points (Minimum of 28 points for Law), consisting of aggregate from 3 higher level & 3 subsidiary level
International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing, no score below level 7.0 in any of these components, and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
Tuition
AUD
37,900