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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science Education
Length

Four years full-time or part-time equivalent.

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description

This double degree is a concurrent study program that combines studies in science with a teaching qualification It is deliberately designed to address the acute shortage of qualified science teachers around Australia. The advantage of this structure is that students gain valuable experience in the classroom whilst studying in science. This promotes a quality experience and understanding of the teaching of science.

Students must major in one of the following disciplines:
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Computer science.

Students combine this major with another area of science in order to broaden their teaching options.

Key features of the course include:
- Opportunities for deep learning related to science teaching resulting from the concurrent program
- Placements in schools from second year onwards
- Final year education program.

The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. See details at

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/

Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 – may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Albury-Wodonga
Major areas of study

Science (chosen from mathematics, statistics, chemistry, physics and computer science) and Education.
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC; UAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place – $7260

Fees are indicative and may vary depending on units of study undertaken
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

The Faculty offers a wide range of scholarships, which can change regularly. Please see our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/scholarships/index.html for details.

Additional costs (AUD)

Depending on the units chosen, approximate costs may include: laboratory coat – A$30, dissecting kit – A$40.
Middle Band

Applicants who have successfully completed any of Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher for each study up to a maximum of 3 points. In addition, re-ranking is also based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme. Performance in prerequisite studies will be considered.
Selection

Albury-Wodonga: ENTER 71.85
Bendigo: ENTER 73.70
Melbourne (Bundoora): ENTER 70.00

Extra requirements

Non Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) forms are also available from VTAC and the Faculty.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: either Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics, and a score of at least 30 in English (any) . NSW HSC: Band 3 in English (any) and Band 3 in Mathematical Methods or Band 2 in Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information

Students at Albury-Wodonga must transfer to either the Melbourne (Bundoora), or the Bendigo campuses after first year in order to complete the degree. Please note that not all specialisations are available at every campus.
Career opportunities

This course is designed to address the shortage of Science teachers in secondary schools in the disciplines of mathematics, chemistry, physics and information technology and provides the opportunity for students to complete a full science qualification concurrently with advanced teaching qualifications. It is also excellent preparation for careers in science communication.
Professional recognition

Graduates will be eligible for teacher registration in Victoria and are also recognised, according to the Commonwealth Mutual Recognition legislation, for registration in another jurisdiction in Australia and New Zealand, where registration is a necessary requirement for employment. Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with the relevant Science association is possible.