Bachelor of Education (Hons) Biology

MQF Level: 6

ECTS Value: 180 ECTS

Start Date: October

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Duration: 4 Years (Part-time)

Home/EU/EEA Fees: €950 per year
International Fee: €8,000 full fee

Programme Description

This programme provides course participants with a strong foundation in pedagogy, assessment, inclusive practices and educational theory. It aims to provide those within or wishing to join the education sector with the necessary tools and competences to teach effectively whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all learners. Within this programme, learners shall foster a deeper understanding and engagement of areas such evolution, animal and plant physiology, genetics and body systems.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to be in possession of:

An MQF Level 3 (Grade 1-5, or equivalent) in Maltese Language, English Language and Mathematics;

AND

A minimum of one of the following:

An awarded MATSEC Certificate (MQF 4) with a grade C or better in Biology at Advanced Level;
Three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) with a grade C or better in Biology and another subject, and at least a grade D in a third subject.
Two subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) at grade C or better including Biology and three intermediate subjects with a minimum grade D.

Applicants applying under the Institute for Education’s maturity clause are asked to refer to Section 2.2. of the Admission Regulations.

Course Outline

First Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU100	Psychology of Education: Child Development, Creativity, and Managing Difficult Behaviours	3 ECTS
BEDU101	Planning: A Key to Success	4 ECTS
BEDU102	Claassroom Management	3 ECTS
BEDU103	Assessment for Learning and Continous Assessment	2 ECTS
BEDU104	Assessment of Learning: Examination Paper Setting and Evaluation	2 ECTS
BEDU105	Teaching Practice I	10 ECTS
BEDU106	Achieving Standards while Fostering Equity and Social Justice	3 ECTS
BEDU107	Philosophy of Education: The Maltese Educational System and Collaborative Communities of Learning	3 ECTS
BBIO101	Animal and Plant Physiology 1	5 ECTS
BBIO102	Non-Animal diversity	5 ECTS
BBIO103	Chemicals of Life	5 ECTS

Second Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU200	The Teacher's Role	3 ECTS
BEDU201	Digitial citizenship: Enriching learning through web-based applications	3 ECTS
BEDU202	Psycho-social Issues of Inclusive Education	4 ECTS
BEDU203	Teaching Practice ll	10 ECTS
BSCI100	Science Teaching 2	10 ECTS
BBIO205	Animal Diversity	5 ECTS
BBIO206	Animal and Plant Physiology 2	5 ECTS
BBIO207	Basic Metabolic Pathways	5 ECTS

Third Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU300	Communicating with Parents	2 ECTS
BEDU301	Addressing Diveristy through Inquiry-based Learning (IBL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)	4 ECTS
BEDU302	Microteaching	3 ECTS
BEDU303	Leading the Professional Team	2 ECTS
BEDU304	Experiental Learning and Authentic Assessment	2 ECTS
BEDU305	Sociology of Education: Gender Equality, Culture and Values	3 ECTS
BEDU306	Research Methods l: Quantitative Strategies	2 ECTS
BEDU307	Research Methods ll: Qualitative Strategies	2 ECTS
BEDU308	Internship in Industry	6 ECTS
BEDU309	Exploring Multiculturalism in Education	2 ECTS
BEDU310	Promoting the Principles of Inclusion through CLassroom Practices	2 ECTS
BBIO308	Ecology	5 ECTS
BBIO309	Animal and Plant Physiology 3	5 ECTS
BBIO310	Organisation of Cells, Tissues and Body Systems	5 ECTS

Fourth Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU400	Dissertation	10 ECTS
BEDU401	Teaching Practice lll	20 ECTS
BBIO411	Genetics, genomics and biotechnology	5 ECTS
BBIO412	Evolution	5 ECTS
BBIO413	Ecosystem Processes	5 ECTS

N.B. Please note that while the above provides an indication of the overall programme structure, the years in which modules are delivered may change or be replaced as part of the Institute for Education’s administrative processes.

Applications

Applications for the Bachelor of Education (Hons) Biology programme open mid-May of each year with programmes commencing the following September. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal