Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) / Master of Teaching (Secondary) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Queensland University of Technology (QUT) |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In your first year of your science studies, you’ll complete four core units—an introduction to the principles of science. You will learn by enquiry—experimental science units will give you the grounding in the fundamental methods of science practice, analysis, research and scientific presentation, as well as  hands-on experience. These are skills that will translate well into your teaching career.

In your biological sciences major, you will explore the science of living things through cell biology and evolution, animal biology, biological processes and ecology. You’ll continue your studies into plant biology, microbiology, population genetics and molecular biology.

The integrative biology project provides the valuable opportunity to showcase the skills and knowledge you have acquired throughout your degree.

As you progress to the Master of Teaching component, you’ll find the course is designed to ensure you can step into your teaching career with confidence. In curriculum units you’ll learn how to teach subjects in the Australian curriculum. Our expert lecturers will encourage you to be creative as you experiment with different teaching approaches to engage, excite and extend your learners. In Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) / Master of Teaching (Secondary) you’ll learn how to identify the best technologies to incorporate in your teaching. Everything you do will be based on a deep understanding of child and adolescent development.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In your first year of your science studies, you’ll complete four core units—an introduction to the principles of science. You will learn by enquiry—experimental science units will give you the grounding in the fundamental methods of science practice, analysis, research and scientific presentation, as well as  hands-on experience. These are skills that will translate well into your teaching career.

In your biological sciences major, you will explore the science of living things through cell biology and evolution, animal biology, biological processes and ecology. You’ll continue your studies into plant biology, microbiology, population genetics and molecular biology.

The integrative biology project provides the valuable opportunity to showcase the skills and knowledge you have acquired throughout your degree.

As you progress to the Master of Teaching component, you’ll find the course is designed to ensure you can step into your teaching career with confidence. In curriculum units you’ll learn how to teach subjects in the Australian curriculum. Our expert lecturers will encourage you to be creative as you experiment with different teaching approaches to engage, excite and extend your learners. In Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) / Master of Teaching (Secondary) you’ll learn how to identify the best technologies to incorporate in your teaching. Everything you do will be based on a deep understanding of child and adolescent development.

Admission Requirements

73+
30+
191+
105+
70+
7.5+
1100+

Pre-requisites (Int): General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics  (Units 3 & 4, C)

02 Feb 2026
4 Years
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,800 AUD
International
52,100 AUD

Scholarships

International Talent Scholarship

International Talent Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2027

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

International Merit Scholarship

International Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2027

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

College Merit Scholarship

College Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2027

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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