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Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education - Secondary
University of Queensland (UQ)
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | OPRank Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucia | 11/78^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12 or equivalent. English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics. |
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Course Description
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) supplies the background in education theory and practicum necessary for teaching in two curriculum areas at secondary level and also ensures that at least one area has been studied to advanced level. Bachelor of Science students are able to make flexible choices from a broad based set of courses which lay the foundation for access to their particular area of interest in later years.
Subjects you can Study
Education-secondary; Biochemistry and molecular biology; Bioinformatics; Biomedical science; Biophysics; Chemical sciences; Chemistry; Computational science; Computer science; Ecology; Genetics; Geographical sciences; Geological sciences; Marine science; Mathematics; Microbiology; Physics; Plant science; Psychology; Statistics; Zoology
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
St Lucia
- Full-time internal = 4 years
- Part-time internal = 8 years
Structure
64 units: 32 units of science and 32 units of education
Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent. English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics.
Study Pathways
Students have the opportunity to further their studies in education or BSc(Hons) or other postgraduate programs related to science.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education - Secondary at University of Queensland (UQ) perform?
Computing and information technology
Who is studying Computing and information technology at University of Queensland (UQ)
| 665 | 161 | 79% | 8% | 88% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Computing and information technology graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
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Generic skills
- Worse
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Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Computing and information technology graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Further study
Not available.
Education and training
Who is studying Education and training at University of Queensland (UQ)
| 1,011 | 42 | 76% | 8% | 93% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Education and training graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
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Generic skills
- Worse
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Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Education and training graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
- Worse
- Average
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Further study
Not available.
Mathematics
Who is studying Mathematics at University of Queensland (UQ)
| 16 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 94% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Mathematics graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Mathematics graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Psychology
Who is studying Psychology at University of Queensland (UQ)
| 759 | 71 | 80% | 13% | 85% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Psychology graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
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Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Psychology graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
- Worse
- Average
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Further study
Not available.
Sciences
Who is studying Sciences at University of Queensland (UQ)
| 4,316 | 589 | 92% | 6% | 92% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Sciences graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) say
Teaching quality
Not available.
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Sciences graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Computing and information technology
Where are graduates that studied Computing and information technology at University of Queensland (UQ)?
| 11% | 0% | 53% | 26% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Education and training
Where are graduates that studied Education and training at University of Queensland (UQ)?
| 0% | 0% | 9% | 5% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Mathematics
Where are graduates that studied Mathematics at University of Queensland (UQ)?
| 20% | 0% | 40% | 10% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Psychology
Where are graduates that studied Psychology at University of Queensland (UQ)?
| 23% | 16% | 37% | 12% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Sciences
Where are graduates that studied Sciences at University of Queensland (UQ)?
| 10% | 12% | 36% | 17% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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