Programme Short Name | Study Mode | Normal Period of Study | JUPAS Code | EdUHK Programme Code |
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BSc(IEM)&BEd(SCI) | Full-time | 5 Years | JS8011 | A5B113 |
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Programme Introduction
[Chemistry major will be offered in 2025/26]
This cross-sectoral co-terminal double degree programme aims to prepare students to become competent science teachers or other environment-related professionals. The programme provides a wide range of learning experiences for students to develop scientific literacy, understand the relationship among science, technology, society and the environment, and contribute to science education and sustainable development in the 21st century. Students in the programme will conduct teaching practices in primary and secondary schools, and internships in environment-related organisations.
Programme Features
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Develops firm scientific knowledge and skills through engaging in a variety of learning experiences, such as scientific investigations, outdoor studies, etc.
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Masters the ability to address environmental issues from interdisciplinary and multiple perspectives through studying courses in environmental management and engaging in internships
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Widens students’ interdisciplinary horizons, enhances their exposure to STEAM-related subjects, and expands their experiences with environmental science
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Graduates will obtain dual degrees and be eligible for applying as registered teachers in Hong Kong
Programme Structure
Domain | Credit Points (cps) |
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Major | 71 |
- Discipline / Discipline Studies Major | 35 |
- Education Major | 33 |
- Cross-Faculty Core Course | 3 |
Education Studies | 30 |
- Education Studies Core | 24 |
- Pedagogy for Major | 6 |
Field Experience | 22 |
General Education | 18 |
Language Enhancement | 9 |
Final Year Project (Honours Project / Capstone Project) | 6 |
Total: | 156 |
Notes:
(1) Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Sports Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University.
(2) Students admitted into this programme are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and/or other parts of Mainland China. The programme may also require students to participate in other non-local learning experience for completion of the programme. While the visits are subsidised, students are required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the visits ("students’ contribution"), whereas any personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs shall be at students’ own expense. The estimated cost of the visits and students’ contribution for students admitted to the coming cohort is yet to be available due to a variety of factors such as inflation of cost of the visits, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc.
(3) Starting from the 2024/25 cohort, students admitted to the full-time Bachelor of Education and Double Degree programmes are required to fulfil the “Exit Requirements for Teachers’ Professional Conduct and Ethics”, which consists of three components: 1) Fulfilment of assessment requirements of Field Experience; 2) Satisfactory completion of two required courses related to Teachers’ Professional Conduct and Ethics; 3) Fulfilment of relevant co-curricular requirement.
Field Experience
Field experience (FE) is a core domain in both the pre-service and in-service teacher education programmes at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) which aims to support students to develop the graduate attributes of the University, i.e., Professional Excellence, Ethical Responsibilities and Innovation (PEER &I), and to nurture them to be outstanding and caring educators and professionals who contribute constructively to sustainable social and economic development in Hong Kong and beyond. Please click here for more details.
Career Prospects/Professional Recognition
Graduates will have acquired sufficient subject matter knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in their chosen science subjects so as to individually teach Science in primary level and junior secondary level, and Chemistry in senior secondary level. They may apply for registration as Registered Teacher (RT). Furthermore, graduates can seek employment across a wide range of fields, including Environmental Consultancy, Non-government Environmental Organisations, Public & Private Sectors in Environmental Management, Environmental Testing, etc.
Note: Students admitted into this programme are normally assigned a focus of study (i.e. primary or secondary level) by the end of their first year of study. The focus of study will be reflected in the arrangements for their Field Experience and adopted for the purpose of application for Registered Teacher in Hong Kong upon graduation. This programme is designed to provide students with the disciplinary and professional competency to teach in both primary and secondary schools. However, recognition of Registered Teacher in primary or secondary schools in Hong Kong is subject to the decision of the Education Bureau (EDB). Graduates of this programme are required to approach the Teacher Registration Team of the EDB to submit applications directly and all applications will be independently assessed by the EDB.