Bachelor of Teaching (Middle)/Bachelor of Science

With an uncertain future ahead, a science savvy populace is more important than ever. Great science teachers tap into the natural curiosity and imaginative thinking of young people in years 7-10. They build a strong foundation of knowledge and inspire a spirit of discovery. Develop your digital capabilities in our eLearning Program - the first and only one of its kind for Education students in Australia. All Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) students participate in the School of Education's eLearning Program that requires students to own an iPad with pencil and keyboard. The University of Adelaide will assist you with buying one via a subsidy. 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 Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) with Bachelor of Science offers specialisations in biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, physics and/or another approved area. You will:

• build expertise in the subjects you intend to teach^
• explore educational issues, curriculum and practice relevant to the middle years
• work with inspiring teachers and researchers
• gain professional experience and connections through extensive school placements.

You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to respond to the intellectual, social and emotional needs of students in the middle years.

You will be fully qualified to register as a teacher Australia-wide. If you'd like to teach overseas, your degree will be valid in most other countries. An education background will also prove invaluable in a wide range of careers servicing communities outside of the classroom.

^Teaching areas include: biology, chemistry, digital technologies (taken as a second teaching area), earth and environmental science, mathematics (taken as a second teaching area), Physics, Psychology (taken as a second teaching area).

If you are interested in choosing physics as one of your teaching areas please speak to an advisor at the Faculty of Sciences as some combinations may not be available.

The Bachelor of Teaching is for students who have not undertaken previously 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).

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.

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.

Please note: Mid-year entry will only be available to domestic students. Due to the program structure and professional experience placements, students commencing mid-year study will complete their program in 4.5 years instead of 4 years.