Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary)

About the course

This combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) fast-tracks you to become a qualified secondary science teacher in four years. You study broad science areas then focus on a specialisation while building strong classroom capability through Deakin’s teaching model and professional experience. The course emphasises applied learning, including labs, placements and work-integrated opportunities, to prepare you for secondary education and science teaching roles.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers as secondary school teachers with science specialisations, supported by substantial supervised school placements. The science and education combination also builds transferable skills for roles in education support, curriculum and learning programs, and community or industry education initiatives. This is a combined bachelor-to-masters pathway designed specifically for professional practice in secondary education and science teaching. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)