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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BIOLOGY)

  • OVERVIEW

    The Program of Bachelor of Education (Biology) with Honours aims to produce professional, dedicated, and innovative Biology educators. This program emphasizes mastery of both theoretical knowledge and integrated practices in Biology teaching, enabling graduates to become competent Biology teachers up to the Form Six/ Pre-University level. Additionally, it provides a strong foundation for students to understand the holistic processes of teaching and learning Biology, including the integration of technology and contemporary teaching methods.

    School of Educational Studies,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    https://education.usm.my/

     

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters
    Medium Instruction : Malay & English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    STPM KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM) DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS

    i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

    AND

    ii. Obtain at least Grade B (NGMP 3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
    • Biology
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics T

    AND

    iii. Pass Mathematics at SPM level.

    AND

    iv. Obtain at least Band 4.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

    AND

    v. Pass the MEDSI test and excel in the interview assessment.


    Trained teachers are not eligible to apply for this program.

    i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / UM Foundation / UKM Foundation / UiTM Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

    AND

    ii. Obtain at least Grade B (3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Biology
    • Computer Science / Programming / Computing

    AND

    iii. Pass Mathematics at the SPM level.

    AND

    iv. Obtain at least Band 4.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

    AND

    v. Pass the MEDSI test and excel in the interview assessment.


    Trained teachers are not eligible to apply for this programme.

    Possess a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

    AND

    Obtain at least a Grade B (CGPA 3.00) at the DIPLOMA level in the relevant subject applied for (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology)

    OR

    Hold other qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.

    AND

    Pass Mathematics at the SPM level.

    AND

    Achieve at least Band 4.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

    AND

    Pass the MEDSI test and excel in the interview assessment.


    Trained teachers are not eligible to apply for this programme.

  • FEES

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Year 1

      • Semester 1

        • Educational Psychology
        • Organisms Biodiversity
        • Ecology
        • Elective:
        • Sociology of Education

        Semester 2

        • Philosophy of Education
        • Principles Of Biochemistry
        • Genetics
        • Elective
        • Uniformed Co-Curriculum

    • Year 2

      • Semester 1

        • Curriculum and Instruction
        • Plant Tissue Culture
        • Plant Physiology And Development
        • Elective
        • Bahasa Malaysia IV
        • Academic English
        • Core of Entrepreneurship

        Semester 2

        • Educational Assessment
        • Invertebrate Zoology And Vertebrate Zoology
        • Tropical Ecosystem
        • Elective
        • General English
        • Biology Teaching Methods I
        • Uniformed Co-Curriculum
        • Teaching Practice I

    • Year 3

      • Semester 1

        • Biology Teaching Methods II
        • Communication in Education
        • Transdisciplinary Teaching Method
        • Animal Physiology And Development
        • Elective
        • Fundamentals of Research in Education

        Semester 2

        • Fundamentals of Guidance and Counseling
        • Asas Pendidikan Inklusif
        • Climate Change In The Tropics
        • Elective
        • Co-Curriculum

    • Year 4

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Biology Teacher
    • Matriculation Lecturer/Community College Lecturer
    • Biology College Lecturer
    • Research Assistant
    • Tutor
    • Educational Resource Manager
    • Educational Digital
    • Content Designer
    • Educational Technology Trainer

     

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