Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary)

This double qualification allows students to undertake an initial program in Science and then complete an accredited Masters program in secondary teaching. The science degree will incorporate intensive hands-on laboratory and fieldwork experience in state-of-the-art laboratories. An innovative program will be offered to students that embraces opportunities to engage in industry-based projects. These types of learning experiences will enhance student knowledge of scientific theory in 21st century practice.

Students who satisfactorily meet the unit requirements of the science degree program will be given an opportunity to pathway into a postgraduate teaching (secondary) program. The postgraduate teaching component of the combined program prepares students for registration as teachers in VIT assessed discipline areas. The teacher education program involves significant learning in the workplace.