Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Science

Great science teachers tap into the natural curiosity and imaginative thinking of young people.

They build a strong foundation of knowledge and inspire a spirit of discovery.

With a shortage of high school science teachers in Australia, there is high demand for educators capable of shaping the next generation of scientists.

Our Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Science gives you the skills to take on this stimulating and vital role.

Develop your digital capabilities in our eLearning Program - the first and only one of its kind for Education students in Australia.

We will show you how to use your own iPad with pencil and keyboard to its full teaching potential so you can earn Apple Teacher status.

You might even do your first year placement in an Apple Distinguished School.

Our four year double degrees allow you to specialise in two subject areas taught in the secondary years of high school. Your first three years of study are focused on building your expertise in these two teaching areas.Throughout the degree you will also undertake education courses and professional experience placements. The final year of study prepares you to be a teaching professional with the focus on curriculum, methodology, pedagogy and professional experience placements in schools.The Bachelor of Teaching is for students who have not undertaken university study. If you have already commenced a degree, you should consider completing that degree and then apply for the Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary). Students completing the requirements of the Bachelor of Teaching are eligible to gain credit towards the Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary). Working With Children Check (WWCC) All people who work with children and young people will require a Working With Children Check (WWCC). A successful WWCC is required prior to undertaking any professional experience placement, including all in-school activities which involve contact with minors (people under 18 years of age). These placements and in-school activities are compulsory components of teaching degrees at the University of Adelaide.  From 1 July 2019 the Department of Child and Social Inclusion (DCSI) clearance will be replaced by the WWCC. If you have a valid relevant DCSI clearance you will need to apply for a WWCC under the new scheme when your current check is due for renewal. All checks for people working with children will be issued under the new scheme by July 2022. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid DCSI or WWCC prior to undertaking any professional experience placement or in-school activities. Find out more at the Department of Human Services. Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)Prior to commencing fourth year of the degree, students must successfully complete both the literacy and numeracy components of the LANTITE. The LANTITE is administered through ACER. More information can be found at ACER. The University of Adelaide will reimburse you when you successfully complete the Literacy component of the test at your first attempt. Professional Recognition This double degree program provides a professional qualification that is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia. In most cases the qualification is portable to other states and overseas countries.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Science

Areas of Specialisation

Teaching Area 1You will complete the requirements for a major teaching area in one of the following areas:> Biology> Chemistry> Earth and Environmental Science> PhysicsTeaching Area 2In addition to your first major teaching area, you will also complete the requirements for a second teaching area, different from your first teaching area, in one of the following:> Biology> Chemistry> Earth and Environmental Science> Digital Technologies> Mathematics> Physics> Psychology

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Arts website.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Industry Placement

Criminal History Check and Responding to Abuse and Neglect training

Professional Accreditation

Potential careers

SACE Teacher, SSO, STEM Teacher, STEM in Schools Professional Development Provider, Education Coordinator, Education Officer / Educator, School Services Officer, Science Communicators, Science Educators, Scientific Officer, Scientist, Teacher