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Science Education – (M.Sc.)
Dublin City University
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| Application Deadline: | August 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,050 ≈ € 6,400 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Dublin City University
By studying Science Education at postgraduate level, you will have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge of the science subjects, and to examine critically the methodologies employed in science teaching. While this programme attracts many second-level science teachers, the programme, or particular elements of it, also attracts individuals in industry who are involved with second-level schools.
Aims and Objectives:
* To further increase students' levels of achievement in two science subjects (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) and in Information Technology (IT).
* To provide experience in inquiry and investigative approaches to teaching and learning science.
* To analyse techniques to deal with identified issues in science education, such as assessment, cognitive demand, mixed ability teaching of science, science for all, planning and management of laboratory and project work, and Health and Safety in school laboratories.
* To broaden the experience of science into areas of science communication and media.
* To allow students to conduct a research project in the area of science education.
Contents
This two year, part-time modular programme has three exit routes, namely: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and M.Sc. Attendance is required on one afternoon and one evening per week during the semester (currently Wednesday from 2pm to 9pm) and also for four days at the end of October. Depending on your choice of options, attendance may be required on campus on one other evening per week.
The programme is structured so that students can choose topics that interest them. Particular options available may vary depending on demand.
The 90 credits that are awarded for the Masters programme are:
* Core Science modules (30 credits)
* Science in Context modules (15 credits )
* Educational ICT modules (15 credits)
* Research project (30 credits)
TOTAL 90 credits
The course is divided into four semesters, plus a project. Each semester carries 15 credits with a balanced content of science, science in context and educational ICT. To obtain a Graduate Certificate, the student must gain 30 credits (typically the Year 1 course), which must include at least 10 credits from science modules. The requirements for a Graduate Diploma are 60 credits. To obtain the M.Sc. the student needs to gain the full 90 credits, which comprises the two year course, plus submission of the research dissertation. Single module certification is also possible.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The programme entry requirements are:
B.Sc. General Degree plus Higher Diploma in Education plus 5 years teaching experience at second level;
or
B.Sc. Honours Degree plus Higher Diploma in Education;
or
B.Sc. Honours Degree in Science Education.
or
B.Sc. Honours in Science
Basic IT skills will be assumed i.e. that participants are at ECDL or iTEST level.
The programme will run every year on a part-time basis. All candidates will register for the M.Sc. in Science Education. Applicants may be interviewed.
International Applications International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
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