Bachelor of Science with concurrent Teacher Education (Biology and Chemistry OR Physics OR Agricultural Science)
Limerick, Ireland
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
UL's School of Education is the largest post-primary teacher education provider in the state and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Education programs. University of Limerick is also ranked within the top 75 universities in Europe for excellence in teaching and learning.
The aim of the program is to educate young teachers and help them develop the skills and aptitudes to confidently face the challenges of science teaching. When you graduate from the program you will be qualified to teach;
- Biology to honours Leaving Certificate level
- Chemistry or Physics or Agricultural Science to honours Leaving Certificate level
- General Science to Junior Certificate level
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
The programme is four years in duration and is based on the concurrent model of teacher education, in which educational studies and studies in biology, along with your chosen elective (chemistry or physics or agricultural science) are combined with periods of school placement in which you will gain experience of teaching.
The first two years of study provide a foundation in:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Education
You will study education theory and practice which will equip you with teaching aptitudes and skills on which you will build a sound philosophy and approach to teaching.
During the spring semester of year two, you will undertake the first of your two teaching practice placements for six weeks in a second level school. Your second placement will be in semester 1 of the final year, for 12 weeks. During these placements, you will teach junior or senior science topics to second level pupils, and you will be supervised by UL academic staff.
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
- Master of Education
- Doctorate in Education
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
- Master of Science in Biomedical Device Materials
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation:
- Agricultural Science Secondary School Teacher
- Biology, Chemistry & Ag. Science Teacher
- Chemistry and Science Teacher
- Emirates Cabin Crew
- Laboratory Technician
- Part-Time Ag. Science And Chemistry Teacher
- Physics Teacher
- Post-Primary Teacher
- Research Assistant
- Science Teacher
- Science, Biology & Physics Teacher
- Trainee Accountant
Program Admission Requirements
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