People with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are in demand across the globe. Preparing the next generation of competitive workers requires teachers who can inspire a love of STEM. High-quality teachers are important role models – guiding students during what can be an exciting and challenging time in their lives.

In the Bachelor of Science component of this double degree, you’ll combine an academic major in the discipline of your first teaching subject and you’ll choose a second science teaching subject. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component provides you with the equivalent of two years full-time professional study. You’ll be taught by academics who are researching the latest approaches to teaching and learning, as well as by science academics who are researching in their field. Macquarie is a leader in educational research, particularly in the areas of information and communication technology, and mathematics and science teaching.

Choose from the following options:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Studies in Biology and Chemistry
• Studies in Biology and Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Studies in Biology and Environmental Earth Sciences
• Studies in Biology and Geology
• Studies in Chemistry and Biology
• Studies in Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Studies in Chemistry and Environmental Earth Sciences
• Studies in Chemistry and Geology
• Studies in Earth and Environmental Sciences and Biology
• Studies in Earth and Environmental Sciences and Chemistry
• Studies in Environmental Earth Sciences and Biology
• Studies in Environmental Earth Sciences and Chemistry
• Studies in Geology and Biology
• Studies in Geology and Chemistry

Key Features

• Entry to this degree is based on achieving the required selection rank and successfully completing a non-academic survey for teaching. Having met these requirements, irrespective of the number of Band 5 results you achieve in the HSC, you’re able to enrol in this degree as you’ll undertake a full-year sequence of discipline studies (what you teach) prior to undertaking curriculum and pedagogical studies, and supervised professional experience placement (how to teach).
• Our education program is university-wide, meaning you’ll learn from experts in your chosen teaching subject area. For example, in mathematics you’ll learn from our world-class mathematic academics and researchers. 
• You’ll learn to apply subject content knowledge to design learning experiences that reflect evidence-based best practice, and you’ll acquire the skills to effectively embed technology and implement curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.
• Macquarie’s unique model of professional experience ensures engagement with the profession starts early in your studies. From your first year, you’ll engage in classroom contexts, with observations in early childhood, primary and secondary settings. Professional experience placements begin in your second year with opportunities for local and regional placements, as well as overseas placements in countries such as India, Malaysia and Chile. These experiences ensure you’ll be classroom-ready upon completion of your studies.
• You’ll attend dedicated workshops in your final year to support your transition from university into the teaching profession. 
• Your learning will be further enhanced through our deep relationships with Macquarie University hub and partner schools, which facilitate ongoing engagement with teachers and classrooms.
• After you graduate, you’ll have access to ongoing professional learning through our new Academy of Continuing Professional Development in Education, which specialises in cutting-edge professional development.
• Macquarie is ranked among the top 100 in the world for education (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).

• Secondary teacher in a science-related field
• Education officer within a range of public and private institutions
• Educational adviser to government or other agencies
• Educational policy planner
• Science-related education consultant