You are here

HomeStudySearch CoursesCoursesUOW CoursesBachelor of Secondary Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education (Chemistry)

Be equipped to successfully manage classroom dynamics. Gain practical experience. Inspire a love of learning in students.

For personalised assistance with UOW courses, please reach out to our Future Students Team:

Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

For other UOW contact details, click here.

For personalised assistance with UOW courses, please reach out to our Future Students Team:

Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

For other UOW contact details, click here.

If you’re planning to study at UOW immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the UOW Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

Students can also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

If you’re a non-school leaver (e.g., completed Year 12 previously and/or have a TAFE qualification or equivalent), you must apply for the Bachelor of Secondary Education via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

The UAC Codes for this course are:

  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Biology) - 755104
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Chemistry) - 755105
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Earth & Environmental Science) - 755106
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education) - 755101
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Mathematics) - 755102
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Physics) - 755107

Before applying, please review the requirements, intakes, and deadlines for your chosen degree.

All applicants for the Bachelor of Secondary Education are required to lodge their application via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

The UAC Codes for this course are:

  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Biology) - 755104
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Chemistry) - 755105
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Earth & Environmental Science) - 755106
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education) - 755101
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Mathematics) - 755102
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Physics) - 755107

Need help?

Contact the UOW Future Students Team:

For more details about this course

Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
73
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
4 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
Codes
CRICOS: 115527B
UOW: 3233

Overview

The Bachelor of Secondary Education is a four-year degree that allows students to become high school teachers in their chosen discipline. The degree prepares students for the schools and classrooms of today by developing deep content and pedagogical knowledge - that is, what to teach and how to teach it - within a globalised society.

Students study subjects aligned with their major discipline while also developing key professional knowledge about how the brain works, psychology and adolescent development, classroom management and relationships, Aboriginal education, inclusion, special education, technology, and pedagogy.

See the course handbook for more information.

This degree is underpinned by quality professional experience placements in schools and other educational settings where students work with classroom practitioners to combine theory and practice. Most majors within the Bachelor of Secondary Education can be undertaken with an approved minor in order to pursue eligibility for a NESA second teaching area.

Majors include:

  • Health and physical education
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth and environmental science
  • Physics

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Biology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Chemistry 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Earth and Environmental Science 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Health and Physical Education 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Mathematics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Physics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

 

See more

Chemistry (major)

Students study core subjects in general science and chemistry, while also gaining key professional knowledge about how the brain works, psychology and adolescent development, classroom management and relationships, Aboriginal education, inclusion, special education, technology, and pedagogy (that is, what to teach and how to teach it).

This major makes up your core teaching area in the Bachelor of Secondary Education. There is also an opportunity for you to pursue a second teaching area specialisation (also called a minor). Options include another science-focused area, mathematics, geography and Aboriginal studies.

UOW has strong community ties with schools and an extensive professional experience program. During your studies you will have opportunities for rural and international placement experiences, to study overseas with UOW's international exchange and study abroad partners, and to join international cultural immersion programs.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    7.5

    7.0

    7.0

    8.0

    8.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    106

    25

    25

    28

    27

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing)
    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Record Check

    New enrolling students will be required to complete the new online Working with Children Check and clearance must be obtained prior to attending Professional Experience.

    Please note: Professional Experience is a compulsory component embedded in our undergraduate and Master of Teaching courses. Therefore it is an expectation that students who participate in these courses are capable of meeting the demands of navigating their own way to, from and around the Professional Experience contexts (e.g. school sites). It needs to be noted that the off-campus environment is beyond the control of UOW.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$16656 (2025)$133248 (2025)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

  • Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong, Sydney

    Orientation: Check your campus details
    Session: 3 March - 27 June 2025

    Applications close

    • Domestic Applicants (UAC): 30 September 2024 (early bird), 30 January 2025 (final) (see UAC Key Dates).
    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
    • International Applicants: 9 December 2022*

    *Applications must be complete with all the required documentation.

    Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

    Search all courses