Major overview
Teach physics and chemistry and spark students’ curiosity about the world
Throughout your science teaching major, you’ll learn from caring educators as you build expertise in physics, chemistry and mathematics while learning how to turn complex scientific concepts into engaging classroom experiences. You’ll explore how physical laws describe natural phenomena, how chemical reactions transform materials, and how quantitative reasoning helps explain and predict scientific outcomes.
3 reasons to study science teaching at Murdoch University
- Practise teaching scientific concepts with confidence using SimLab™, our virtual classroom technology that allows you to rehearse real classroom scenarios.
- Gain classroom experience across diverse school environments through placements in metropolitan, rural, remote, international, multicultural, hospital, private and state schools.
- Graduate with a professional teaching portfolio demonstrating your lesson planning, classroom practice and teaching strategies to future employers.
What you’ll learn
- Design engaging science lessons that develop curiosity, investigation skills and critical thinking.
- Teach physics and chemistry concepts through experiments, demonstrations and problem-solving.
- Teach mathematical concepts that underpin physics and chemistry, supporting quantitative reasoning and problem-solving.
- Help students understand how physical laws and chemical reactions explain natural phenomena.
- Guide students in analysing experimental data and interpreting scientific results.
- Create inclusive classroom environments that support diverse learners.
I think if you want to make change, then you need to be looking for places that enable you to show that you care. And Murdoch did that. Murdoch did that for me.
Jason Pitman, Education
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Your future career in teaching
- Secondary school science teacher
- Science ATAR teacher
- Physics teacher
- Chemistry teacher
- Mathematics teacher
- STEM education specialist
- Science curriculum coordinator
- Head of Learning Area (HOLA)
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
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Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching)
Ready to inspire the next generation? This teaching degree will give you valuable experience and a competitive edge to launch your secondary teaching career.