Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Science Education

Designed for students wishing to become secondary science teachers Science teachers at a secondary school level must be knowledgeable in a wide range of sciences including physics chemistry and biologyThe specialisation content is closely aligned to the requirements of the new Australian Curriculum and to WACE syllabus and examination requirements The units cover school curricula teaching strategies and the development and assessment of teaching programsEmployment opportunitiesThis specialisation is for students wishing to become secondary science teachersPossible future job titlesTeacher Science Teacher

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 have a discipline-specific bachelor or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of school provision. Professional experience cannot be accepted as an alternative to completion of the bachelor degree. Applicants must be able to demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in a particular discipline to enrol in a major area of specialisation (eg. a Major in their bachelor degree) and intermediate skills to enrol in a minor area of specialisation (eg. a Minor in their bachelor degree), and provide a resume, In addition to satisfying academic entry criteria, applicants for pre-service teacher education courses at Edith Cowan University must also satisfy non-academic 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 specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:Bachelor degree; orEquivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.All applicants are required to complete a major in science (three years of degree level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two units at third-year level). This should include theoretical units from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, astronomy, physics and earth and environmental science. Alternatively applicants can complete at least two years (4 units) of degree level study in science with at least two units at level 2 or above in the previously mentioned areas, if they intend to undertake this specialisation as their minor area of study.International students must attain an