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Services & Supports
Admissions Office
Faculty of Science & Engineering:
Science Education
MH212 - BSc (Level 8 Honours)
Entrance requirements |
2HC3 + 4OD3, English, Irish, OD3/HD3 in Mathematics, OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry). Note: An offer of a place on this course is subject to a satisfactory background check by the Garda Vetting Unit. |
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Duration |
4 years |
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Points 2009 |
470 |
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FETAC link |
Yes |
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Course Outline |
First Year
- Biology - Chemistry - Experimental Physics - Mathematics - Education Orientation |
Second Year Two first year subjects (from Biology, Chemistry, Experimental Physics or Mathematics)
- Teaching, Learning, and Assessment 1 & 2 - Psychology of Education - Human Development - Introduction to the Education System - Teaching placement* |
Third Year Two first year subjects (from Biology, Chemistry, Experimental Physics or Mathematics)
- Teaching, Learning, and Assessment 3 & 4 - Psychology 2 - Sociology of Education - Philosophy of Science Education - Teaching placement* |
Fourth Year Two first year subjects (from Biology, Chemistry, Experimental Physics or Mathematics)
- The Teacher as a Critically Reflective Practitioner - Sociology of Education – Learner Identities - Teaching placement*
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* Students may need to budget for additional costs associated with teaching placements.
Do you have a passion for Science and an interest in education? Do you think you have what it takes to be a Science teacher? This programme will help you find out, while also equipping you with the tools to become a fully fledged scientist in your chosen discipline.
As a student of Science Education, you will gain the qualifications and practical experience needed to become a secondary school Science teacher. You will study the fundamentals of education: its philosophy, history, sociology, and psychology, along with educational policy and curriculum issues. You will also gain practical techniques in preparation for classroom teaching, lesson planning, and student assessment. The use of new technologies as a support for teaching and learning is a key element of the course.
At the same time, you will study two Science subjects to degree level, giving you the option to pursue a career in Science outside of education, should you wish to do so.
Course Structure
Science Education is taken as a Double Honours Bachelor of Science degree.
In First Year, students take Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Experimental Physics. In Second, Third, and Fourth Year, students continue with two of their First Year subjects and take education modules, including practical placements in second-level schools.
Career Options
Graduates will typically be qualified to teach two of the following subjects to Leaving Certificate level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Mathematics. They will also be able to teach Science to Junior Certificate level. Graduates will benefit from the scientific rigour of the degree and also are suited for employment in industry, research, management, marketing, government, and administration.
Postgraduate Options
- Masters in Science
- Masters in Education
Education Department |
Tel: 01 708 3656 |