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Graduate Certificate of Science (GCSC) - Science for Primary or Middle School Teaching

University of Southern Queensland
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Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 12 months
Delivery Hybrid
Location Darling Heights, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Science (GCSC) - Science for Primary or Middle School Teaching at University of Southern Queensland is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Science (GCSC) - Science for Primary or Middle School Teaching programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Hybrid
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Hervey Bay, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Science (GCSC) - Science for Primary or Middle School Teaching programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Environmental Studies
  2. Biodiversity and Conservation
  3. Sustainable Resource Use
  4. Chemistry 1
  5. Chemistry 2
  6. Physics 1
  7. Physics 2
  8. Astronomy 2
  9. Astronomy 1
  10. Weather and Climate
  11. Science Fundamentals
  12. Science in Practice
  13. Research Skills
  14. Environment, Society and Sustainability
  15. Conservation for Sustainable Futures
  16. Biology Foundations
  17. Science in Practice

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.

    Or

    equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the\xc2\xa0Credit and Exemption Procedure.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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University of Southern Queensland

Darling Heights, Australia

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2018-02-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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