Bachelor of Science in Science and Mathematics Education
Introduction
Bachelor of Science in Science and Mathematics Education is a Bachelor program taught at Dublin City University, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
Dublin City University offers the Bachelor of Science in Science and Mathematics Education (NFQ Level 8). Students build foundations in education, mathematics, and either physics or chemistry. The course includes education subjects such as the history, psychology, sociology and philosophy of education, plus curriculum studies, alongside mathematical thinking and scientific practices.
Delivery includes four years of study with microteaching and teaching preparation, module options in chemistry and physics, and school placement. The programme includes at least 24 weeks on placement in post-primary schools. Students can also complete a 12-week paid internship in industry as part of the STEM Teacher Internship programme. After completion, the programme is Teaching Council-approved.
Modules
- Microteaching and Teaching Preparation
- Irish Education
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Thinking
- Development Psychology
- Geometry
- Probability and Statistics
- Calculus of Several Variables
- Differential Equations
- Teaching and Assessing Junior Cycle Science and Mathematics
- School Placement
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science in Science and Mathematics Education at Dublin City University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Dublin City University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Dublin City University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science in Science and Mathematics Education.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Leaving Cert: In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply Minimum of O1 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O4 or H6 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science.
GCE A Level: In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C Mathematics and GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Environmental Technology.
FET Level 5: Please visit our Admissions webpage for application guidance and to review specific FET course requirements, please visit the CAO QQI FET Requirements Look Up Facility.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/institute-education/bachelor-science-science-and-mathematics-education
More Information
- Teaching two of chemistry, physics or mathematics, as well as Junior Cycle science and mathematics
- Technical Training in Science based industries
Scholarships
23 fully funded scholarships are listed for Ireland. See Ireland scholarships.