The BED&BSC programme integrates academic and professional studies in science education. Study two degrees over five years and to become a teacher of science subjects in secondary schools across Hong Kong. Learn professional knowledge and practise it in practical placements.
PURSUE A CAREER IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
Jointly offered by the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Science, this five-year degree integrates academic and professional studies in science education. The interdisciplinary programme will equip you to teach science subjects across secondary schools in Hong Kong, including biology, chemistry and physics.
2 degrees, 5 years
Study across the fields of education and science to earn two degrees.
Professional opportunities
Graduates will be awarded two degrees: Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education, including a recognition as equivalent to a Postgraduate Diploma in Education qualification.
What You’ll Study
You will complete a science major through the Faculty of Science plus core courses in professional education through the Faculty of Education. A choice of seven science majors includes biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, ecology and biodiversity, food and nutritional science, molecular biology and biotechnology, and physics.
Get exposure to professional practices, including pedagogical, psychological, and sociological courses, plus teaching in local mainstream schools across five years of study.
Exciting Opportunities
Test your theories in Hong Kong’s secondary schools through hands-on learning opportunities with local students.
Professional Recognition
Graduates will earn a BSc and a BEd in Science education. The programme is equivalent to a BSc plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education – a professional teaching qualification recognised locally.
Career Prospects
Graduates have gone on to teach science or science-related subjects in mainstream Hong Kong secondary schools. Others have ventured into scientific research in tertiary institutions or government sectors. You can also consider a career in government quality assurance or curriculum development, civil service and administration, or publishing and textbook writing.
Esperado August 2023
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Fecha de inicio
Esperado Septiembre 2023
The University of Hong Kong
MG 14, Ground Floor, Main Building,
The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam,
Southern, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Competitive Admission Standards:
You must achieve at least one of the following English Language Requirements to be considered for admission to HKU.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
GCSE / GCEO
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English / Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
SAT Reasoning Test: Sub-scores of 550 in both Critical Reading and Writing in the same attempt of the SAT Reasoning Test (prior to March 2016); or Test scores of 31 in Writing and Language and 30 in Reading in the same attempt of the Redesigned SAT Reasoning Test;
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 in IELTS Academic Module;
A score of 93 in the TOEFL internet-based test, or an overall score of 70 in the revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test.
Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.
