You'll learn about what type of teacher you are and how to use your skills to motivate, support and develop students. When you graduate, you'll be qualified to teach science from middle years through to VCE. You will also have specialised science skills that will open even more doors throughout your career.

You'll learn about young people and different learning environments. You'll also discover how to make sure students feel included and supported in the classroom.

Your science subjects are broad and will see you become skilled in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science and more.

While you're learning these skills, you'll practice them in real classrooms throughout your degree.

Areas of study include: biology, chemistry, earth sciences, education, environmental science, general science, mathematics, science/education, senior science, teaching (secondary)

We provide a number of pathways and options to ensure you can follow your dream and become a great teacher. Visit federation.edu.au/become-a-teacher for more information including our interactive study pathways tool.

Professional recognition

Graduates will be recognised to seek registration to teach in secondary schools through the Victorian Institute of Teachers (VIT).

Career Outcomes

• Laboratory officer
• Secondary teacher
• Teacher
• Tutor

The science component of the joint degree provides the knowledge, skills and values appropriate for effective scientific investigation and communication, enabling entry into a variety of career options.

The education component prepares students as professional educators for the new and broader roles expected of them in schools now and into the future. It provides a qualification to teach in secondary schools (years 7-12).