Bachelor of Teaching Secondary (Biology / Chemistry)
- Level
- Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
- Duration
- 3 years(6 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time (Morning))
SUMMARY
- current Intake
- February Intake 2026
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
current Intake
Overview
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) program aims to prepare individuals to become knowledgeable, skilled, and reflective educators who can inspire and guide secondary school students in their academic, personal, and social development. It equips future teachers with the tools they need to create engaging learning environments, foster critical thinking, and make a positive impact on the lives of their students.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Two Passes at GCE A' Level Biology & Chemistry AND Three passes at GCE O' Level/SSC AND a pass in GCE O' Level English or equivalent or satisfactory performance in a written test of English, OR
- ii) Attainment of a Level 5 qualification in one of the specialized subject AND a pass in GCE O' Level 2nd subject to be specialized AND a pass in GCE O' Level English or equivalent or satisfactory performance in a written test of English, OR
- iii) Attainment of a level 4 qualification in one of the specialized subject and at least 1 year experience of teaching at secondary level after teaching qualification AND a pass in GCE O' Level English or equivalent or satisfactory performance in a written test of English.
- iv) Pass in MNU Foundation Studies (C4 level) for the targeted course
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | CST101 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE) | Introduction to Curriculum Studies | Nil | 15 Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
EST101 Developmental Psychology (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
BIO101 Biology I: Organisms' Structure, Functions and Systems (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
CHE105 Chemistry I: Physical Chemistry (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,150 6,150 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST103 Instructional Psychology (CORE) | Instructional Psychology | Nil | 15 Instructional Psychology (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
PRM105 Practicum l (CORE) | Successful completion of at least 75% (3) subjects to be completed including CST101 and the subject to be taught in PRM105. | 1,350 1,350 | |||
BIO103 Plants and Ecology (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
CHE103 Chemistry II: Organic Chemistry (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,150 6,150 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | CPT237 Multimedia Technology for Teachers (CORE) | Multimedia Technology for Teachers | Nil | 15 Multimedia Technology for Teachers (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,725 1,725 |
EST213 Classroom Management (CORE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
CST207 Teaching and Learning Biology I (CORE) | CST101, BIO101, BIO103 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
CST209 Learning and Teaching Chemistry I (CORE) | CST101, CHE105, CHE103 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,775 5,775 |
Semester 4
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST207 Assessment &Evaluation (CORE) | Assessment &Evaluation | Nil | 15 Assessment &Evaluation (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
PRM231 Practicum ll (CORE) | Successful completion of at least 75%(9) subjects to be completed including all subjects of year 1 and PRM105 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
BIO203 Conservation Biology (CORE) | BIO103 | 1,725 1,725 | |||
CHE205 Inorganic Chemistry (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,150 6,150 | |||
| Exit with Advanced Diploma in Teaching Secondary after successful completion | 240 | 24,225 24,225 |
Semester 5
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | BIO301 Selected Topics in Biology (CORE) | Selected Topics in Biology | BIO101 and BIO103 | 15 Selected Topics in Biology (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,725 1,725 |
CHE201 Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry (CORE) | CHE105, CHE103 | 1,725 1,725 | |||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | 1,350 1,350 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 6,150 6,150 |
Semester 6
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST311 Introduction to special education (CORE) | Introduction to special education | - | 15 Introduction to special education (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
PRM327 Practicum III (CORE) | Successful completion of at least 75%(15) subjects to be completed including all subjects of year 1 and PRM231. | 1,350 1,350 | |||
CST311 Teaching and Learning Biology II (CORE) | CST207 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
CST313 Learning and Teaching Chemistry II (CORE) | CST209 | 1,350 1,350 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 5,400 5,400 | |||
| Course Total | 360 | 35,775 35,775 |
Elective
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | EST301 Sociology of Education (ELECTIVE) | Sociology of Education | Nil | 15 Sociology of Education (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 1,350 1,350 |
EST401 Philosophy of Education (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
EST201 Adolescent Issues (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
EST205 Introduction to counselling and Guidance (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
ISL301 Islamic Etiquette (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,350 1,350 | |||
EST227 Inclusive Education (ELECTIVE) | EST311 | 1,350 1,350 |
Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.
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