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Science Education Major (Biology) (BEd Secondary)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Curtin University

300

in world overall ranking*

17

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Science Education major (Biology) develops the content knowledge and teaching skills needed to teach Biology in Years 11–12 and Science across Years 7–12. You will build pedagogical capability alongside biology-focused study, and choose a second teaching-area specialisation through a minor or broader science units. This is an undergraduate major undertaken within the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education). The programme develops classroom practice, curriculum knowledge, and educational psychology for teaching professions.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for secondary school teaching pathways with a strong focus on Biology and the wider Science curriculum. The major supports roles teaching Biology in senior secondary years and Science across lower and upper secondary levels, combined with a second teaching specialisation for broader employability. This is an undergraduate major within a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) in Education & Teaching. Preparing graduates for teaching, education support, and learning development roles in schools and colleges.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Curtin Perth

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MJRU-SCBI1

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - ALUMNI AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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