Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / BSc in Perth Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia

The University of Notre Dame Australia offers a combined Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and Bachelor of Science degree, equipping graduates to teach students aged 12-17 across Australian Catholic, Independent, and Government schools. This comprehensive five-year dual degree provides flexible full-time or part-time study pathways. The program includes 32 weeks of practical school placements and requires students to select both a Major and Specialisation teaching focus. Aspiring secondary science educators will find this integrated degree thoroughly prepares them through its balanced approach combining theoretical foundations, modern teaching methodologies, and extensive classroom practice. The curriculum emphasizes developing essential academic teaching competencies while requiring specialization in one primary teaching discipline such as English, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, or Religious Education through eight dedicated courses, supplemented by four courses in a chosen specialization area.

The Bachelor of Science component establishes fundamental scientific competencies through interdisciplinary coursework covering experimental design, mathematics, biology, and chemistry. Students develop valuable scientific capabilities including research methodologies, data interpretation, analytical reasoning, collaborative skills, and scientific communication - all highly transferable skills valued across various professions. The program then offers specialized Science Streams for deeper study: Biology & Environment, Environment & Heritage, Human & Medical Science, or Multidisciplinary Science. Each stream combines theoretical knowledge with practical application through laboratory work, field studies, and classroom activities, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to engage and educate future students. The degree's 32 weeks of supervised teaching practice are strategically structured, beginning with introductory classroom exposure in first year, progressing to subject-specific placements in subsequent years, and culminating in a comprehensive final-year internship covering both major and specialization areas, including optional Religious Education accreditation components.