Eligibility
Students who enter First Science through the Biological and Chemical
Sciences (CK402) or Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (CK404) or the Chemical Sciences (CK406) or Physics and
Astrophysics (CK408) Areas of Study, and who pass First Science, will
be eligible for entry to the BSc (Hons) (Science Education) programme.
There is a quota of 20 places (see under Quota
below).
Students follow one of three routes, as outlined below. In each case, students take two 15 credit Education modules in both Second and Third Science and the full range of additional Education modules required for recognition by the Teaching Council in Fourth Science.
Note: Students who enter the Biological and Chemical Sciences (CK402) area of study may choose Route I (Chemistry) or Route III (Biology) as specified below. Students who enter the Chemical Sciences (CK406) area of study must choose Route I (Chemistry) as specified below. Students who enter the Physics and Astrophysics (CK408) area of study must choose Route II (Physics) as specified below. Students who enter the Biological, Earth and Environmental Science (CK404) area of study must choose Route III (Biology) as specified below.
Students must pass ED2101 and ED2102 in order to be eligible to progress to Third Year of the programme. Students must pass ED3101 and ED3102 before proceeding to Fourth Year. There is no Autumn Supplemental Examination in either Second Year or Third Year for students failing ED2101 and ED2102, and ED3101 and ED3102.
Direct Entry into Third Year
Applicants who hold a degree (at least NFQ Level 7 with Merit 1 or
Distinction) in Physics or Chemistry or Biology which satisfies the
requirements of the Teaching Council for recognition to teach the
subject to the highest level in secondary school or an equivalent
qualification may enter this programme in Third Year and take ED2101,
ED2102, ED3101 and ED3102
in Third Year before proceeding to Fourth Year. Students who enter the
programme via this route must pass ED2101, ED2102,
ED3101 and ED3102 before proceeding
to Fourth Year.
Applications must be submitted to the Undergraduate Admissions Office, West Wing, UCC. All applications must be accompanied with written certification from the Teaching Council indicating that the degree held by the applicant satisfies the requirements of the Teaching Council for recognition to teach that subject.
Quota
Students who opt to enter the BSc (Hons) (Science Education) programme
will be offered places in order of merit based on their First Year
Examination results. In filling the quota, preference will be given to
students passing the First University Examination in Science at the
Summer Examination in the first year of registration for the First
University Examination in Science, and in order of merit of marks in
Chemistry and Physics and Biology obtained thereat. Remaining places,
if any, will be filled in order of merit without distinction as to
when the examination was completed. The decision as to the filling of
such remaining places will be made after the results of the Autumn
Supplemental Examination are known.
Fitness to Practise
Commencing with the 2013/2014 intake of first year students (including
repeats), this programme will be subject to the University's Fitness
to Practise Policy - full details may be found here.
Programme Requirements
In Second Science, students take the prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits from one of the following routes:
Route I
Core Modules
Chemistry (30 credits)
CM2001 (5 credits)
CM2002 (5 credits)
CM2003 (5 credits)
CM2006 (5 credits)
CM2007 (5 credits)
CM2008 (5 credits)
Education (30 credits)
ED2101 (15 credits)
ED2102 (15 credits)
Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.
or
Route II
Core Modules
Physics (30 credits)
PY2101 (5 credits)
PY2102 (5 credits)
PY2103 (5 credits)
PY2104 (5 credits)
PY2106 (5 credits)
PY2107 (5 credits)
Education (30 credits)
ED2101 (15 credits)
ED2102 (15 credits)
or
Route III
Core Modules
Biology (30 credits)
AE2003 (5 credits)
BC2001 (5 credits)
MB2005 (5 credits)
MB2006 (5 credits)
ML2001 (5 credits)
PY2009* or PS2001* (5
credits)
*Students who enter through CK404 must take PY2009. Students who enter
through CK402 must take PS2001.
Education (30 credits)
ED2101 (15 credits)
ED2102 (15 credits)
Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2015/2016.
Three Year Rule
Students must pass the Second University Examination in Science - Science Education within three academic years from the date of first registration for Second Year. Failure to comply with this rule would mean that the student would be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College, only for very serious reasons.
Programme Requirements
In Third Science, students take the prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits from one of the following routes:
Route I
Core Modules
Chemistry (30
credits)
CM3016 (5 credits)
CM3017 (5 credits)
CM3021 (10 credits)
CM3022 (10 credits),
Education (30 credits)
ED3101 (15 credits)
ED3102 (15 credits)
or
Route II
Core Modules
Physics (30 credits)
PY3101 (5 credits)
PY3102 (5 credits)
PY3103 (5 credits)
PY3105 (5 credits)
PY3106 (5 credits)
PY3107 (5 credits)
Education (30 credits)
ED3101 (15 credits)
ED3102 (15 credits)
Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.
or
Route III
Core Modules
Biology (30 credits)
BL3003 (5 credits)
MB3001 (5 credits)
MB3005 (5 credits)
PS3008 (5 credits)
PS3018 (5 credits)
ZY3019 (5 credits)
Education (30 credits)
ED3101 (15 credits)
ED3102 (15 credits)
Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2015/2016.
Three Year Rule
Students must pass the Third University Examination in Science - Science Education within three academic years from the date of first registration for Third Year. Failure to comply with this rule would mean that the student would be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College, only for very serious reasons.
Programme Requirements
Students take the following modules:
ED4101 (10 credits)
ED4102 (20 credits)
ED4103 (5 credits)
ED4104 (5 credits)
ED4105 (5 credits)
ED4106 (5 credits)
ED4107 (5 credits)
ED4108 (5 credits)
Tutorials and Microteaching
Students will be required to attend tutorials and microteaching sessions.
Information may be found here.
Module
Descriptions may be found here.
Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2015/2016.
Three Year Rule
Students must pass the BSc (Hons) (Science Education) Degree Examination within three academic years from the date of first registration for Fourth Year. Failure to comply with this rule would mean that the student would be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College, only for very serious reasons.
Programme Learning Outcomes for
BSc in Science Education (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able
to: