Science Education
Course Overview
The DCU BSc in Science Education is a Teaching Council-accredited degree that prepares you to become a qualified post-primary teacher in two key subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. This interdisciplinary program combines deep scientific and mathematical knowledge with comprehensive teacher education studies, all delivered by experts from DCU's Faculty of Science and Health and the Institute of Education. A unique feature includes a paid industry internship, connecting your academic learning with real-world STEM applications.
Key Program Highlights
- Earn a Teaching Council accredited degree, qualifying you to teach two subjects (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry) to Leaving Certificate level.
- Learn from an interdisciplinary team of experts across education and science disciplines.
- Participate in a unique paid 12-week industry internship through the STEM Teacher Internship Programme.
- Develop the skills to inspire the next generation of informed decision-makers and innovative scientists.
- Gain a strong foundation in both scientific content knowledge and modern pedagogical techniques.
Course Overview
The DCU BSc in Science Education is a Teaching Council-accredited degree that prepares you to become a qualified post-primary teacher in two key subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. This interdisciplinary program combines deep scientific and mathematical knowledge with comprehensive teacher education studies, all delivered by experts from DCU's Faculty of Science and Health and the Institute of Education. A unique feature includes a paid industry internship, connecting your academic learning with real-world STEM applications.
Key Program Highlights
- Earn a Teaching Council accredited degree, qualifying you to teach two subjects (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry) to Leaving Certificate level.
- Learn from an interdisciplinary team of experts across education and science disciplines.
- Participate in a unique paid 12-week industry internship through the STEM Teacher Internship Programme.
- Develop the skills to inspire the next generation of informed decision-makers and innovative scientists.
- Gain a strong foundation in both scientific content knowledge and modern pedagogical techniques.
