Bachelor In Education (Hons) Science (Chemistry)

  Institution: Private: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Programme Description

Programme Details
The Bachelor of Education (Hons) Science programme is specially tailored to produce knowledgeable, skillful and qualified Bumiputera teachers, in an effort to upgrade the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics in schools. To achieve this objective, the programme structure emphasizes in areas of education, knowledge of Science and Mathematics, methods of teaching and learning as well as teaching practice.

Course Outline
130 credit hours have to be completed for graduation which included 10 weeks teaching practicum and an academic project (mini-thesis).

COURSES COMPONENTS
Education courses.
Mathematics and Sciences courses.
Mathematics Education and Science Education courses.

MAJOR AND MINOR
Major Mathematics and minor either in Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
Major Biology and minor either in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
Major Physics and minor either in Mathematics, Biology or Chemistry.
Major Chemistry and minor either in Mathematics, Biology and Physics.

Job Opportunities

• You will be challenged, you will be tested, you will be supported and you will be rewarded. These and other words only begin to describe what you will experience in our department as a Mathematics and Science major seeking to teach in schools.
• You will be challenged not only to extend your knowledge and experience in Mathematics and Science but also to acquire the skills of effective teaching as emphasized in the research based curriculum.
• You will become a potential Mathematics and Science education leader and you will become positive in attitude, creative and innovative in action.
• You will learn how to think in a critical manner when it comes to problem solving and decision making.
• You will be tested as you strive to meet the standards of excellence established for those becoming Mathematics and Science teachers.
• You will be supported by your lecturers, your advisors, your fellow students and others, who play a role in the success of the programme.
• You will be rewarded not only through a great sense of accomplishment in earning your undergraduate degree, but also through the many career opportunities that await newly certified Mathematics and Science teachers.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
STPM } 3 principal passes including Mathematics, General Paper and one among the followings: Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Mathematics Major) } 3 principal passes including Biology, General Paper and one among the followings: Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics (Biology Major) } 3 principal passes including Physics, General Paper and one among the followings: Mathematics, Biology or Chemistry (Physics Major) } 3 principal passes including Chemistry , General Paper and one among the followings: Mathematics, Biology or Physics (Chemistry Major) OR Ministry of Education Matriculation certificate with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 ORDiploma from UiTM or other recognized institution (related field) with a minimum CGPA or 2.50 OR Teachers’ training college diplomas/Certificates with a minimum of 5 years experience in teaching Mathematics/Sciences AND SPM/SPMV with a minimum of five (5) credits including: } Additional Mathematics (for Math Majors)} Biology/Physics/Chemistry (for Science Majors)} Mathematics} Bahasa Melayu} English AND MUET (minimum Band 3) AND Pass the MEDSI (Malaysian Educators Selection Inventory) written test, and interview as required by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Source :  Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM