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Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science (Double Degree), BEd, BSc

The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BEd, BScFull-time5 yearsfind outHKD 42100 per yearHKD 171000 per year

About Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science (Double Degree), BEd, BSc - at The University of Hong Kong

Programme Aims and Features

The Faculty of Education in collaboration with the Faculty of Science offers an inter-disciplinary five-year honours degree focusing on the study and teaching of the science subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science and Integrated Science in the new senior secondary school curriculum.

The double-degree curriculum integrates academic and professional studies in science education. Students complete a Science major programme in the Faculty of Science, and Education Professional Core courses in the Faculty of Education. Professional aspects of the double degree are phased in gradually over the five years, including pedagogical, psychological and sociological courses, and teaching practice in Hong Kong secondary schools. The curriculum focuses on the teaching of the science subjects as it takes place in mainstream Hong Kong schools.

Students are required to complete the Education Professional Core Courses and one of the following 10 Science majors over 5 years of studies:

  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Earth System Science
  • Ecology and Biodiversity
  • Environmental Science
  • Food and Nutritional Science
  • Geology
  • Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
  • Physics

Professional Recognition

Upon graduation, the BEd&BSc programme offers qualification equivalent to a BSc plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, a professional teaching qualification recognised in Hong Kong schools and internationally.

Notes about fees for this course

You (or your parents) only need to pay a fraction of the cost of education in Hong Kong, even though our educational standards are at an international level. We value what you bring to HKU, in terms of your background and culture, and our fees are set at a level that students everywhere can afford, as long as your academic results are good enough!

Entry requirements

If you take the International Baccalaureate Diploma, GCE A-level/International A-Level, SAT/AP or All India Senior School Certificate Examination and Indian School Certificate, please take note of the standards as below:

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma - 33, candidates should have completed the full IB Diploma, including CAS, TOK, and the Extended Essay.
  • GCE A-Level/International A-Level - 2A's and 1B, candidates should present at minimum of 3 A-level subjects, excluding English and Chinese language.
  • SAT Reasoning Test/ACT plus Writing and SAT Subject Test/Advanced Placement Test - Redesigned SAT: 1350, SAT Subject Tests: 600 in each of the 3 subjects, AP Exams: Level 3 in each of the 3 subjects
  • All India Senior School Certificate Examination and Indian School Certificate - 90%, Candidates should present a minimum of 5 subjects in the Grade 12 Indian Board examinations.

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