This four year, double degree requires the completion of a BSc degree with a major and minor in two HSC teaching subjects, plus at least one semester of first year level courses in another two teaching disciplines. Additionally Education theory courses are commenced in the first year (two courses), with an additional theory course in second year. In third year, practice teaching is done along with a teaching method course. In fourth year, a full complement of teaching method, practice teaching, professional courses and two educational theory courses are completed.

Please refer to the objectives in the BSc Science and Mathematics degree (Program 3970) and contact the School of Education for Program objectives.

A) Students intending to become science teachers, or wishing to graduate in the natural sciences (excluding mathematics), will be required to complete:

i) A major in one of the teaching disciplines - Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences (54 units of credit). This will include at least 42 units of credit at level II and III in a single discipline and study area, including at least 18 units of credit from level III. Study plans for these major sequences defined in the 3970 program.

ii) A minor in one of the teaching disciplines - Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences (at least 24 units of credit at level II and III). The minor sequence excludes the upper-level General Education courses offered in the disciplines.

iii) At least 6 units of credit at level I in each of the main teaching disciplines - Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences - and at least 12 units of credit at level I in either Chemistry or Physics. That is a total of 12 units of credit beyond those first year units completed in the major and minor disciplines.

iv) Completion of 78 units of credit in Education. The normal pattern is two courses in the first year (12 units of credit); one course in second year (6 units of credit); and three courses in the third year (18 units of credit) which include one theory elective, introductory teaching methods and teaching experience; and 42 units of credit in fourth year, which include educational theory, practice teaching, teaching method, and professional courses.

v) Completion of 6 or 12 (depending on choice of major) other units of credit from any university discipline, at levels I, II or III.

Note: (a) Upper level physics and chemistry courses require completion of at least 12 units of credit of first year mathematics. Some level three physics courses require a further 6 units of credit of level two mathematics. For students doing a major or minor in physics or chemistry, the mathematics prerequisites will need to come out of these 12 or 18 'other' units of credit.

(b) Students majoring in Physics need complete only 72 units of credit in Education, standardly they would do no Education course in second year.

(c) For entry to honours (fourth year) in one of the science disciplines, at least 24 units of credit need to be taken at level III in the discipline, and approval needs to be obtained from the head of the relevant science school.

(d) In fourth year, there is the opportunity to do Computer Studies Method if 12 units of credit of computing have been completed.

B) Students wishing to become mathematics teachers, or graduate in mathematics, will be required to:

i) Complete 60 units of credit in Mathematics. These Mathematics courses must be chosen so as to fulfill the requirements for a Mathematics major in the science degree program 3970, and include the courses MATH3560 'History of Mathematics' and MATH3570 'Foundations of Calculus'.

ii) Completion of at least 6 units of credit of computing courses, which can be taken from a variety of different schools in the university.

iii) Completion of 78 units of credit in Education. The normal pattern is two courses in the first year (12 units of credit); one course in second year (6 units of credit); and two courses: teaching method (6 units of credit); and practice teaching (6 units of credit); in third year; and 48 units of credit in fourth year, which include educational theory, practice teaching, teaching method, and professional courses.

iv) Completion of the balance of 192 units of credit by taking courses from any school that offers either a major or minor in Science.

Note: (a) All prospective Mathematics teachers need to do the BScBEd combined degree. They can no longer (from 2000) do the BABEd degree.

(b) In fourth year, there is the opportunity to do Computer Studies Method if 12 units of credit of computing have been completed.

Please refer to Program Structure for the Academic Requirements relating to this program.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following web-page:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

While plan information is still under construction for Program 4075 - Science/ Education, please refer to the School of Education for information on required courses and program structure for each teaching discipline.