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Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education - Biological Sciences
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Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education
The Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education is a program designed for individuals who aspire to become science teachers. The program allows students to major or minor in Biological Sciences as part of their degree.
Why Study This Program?
This program is ideal for those who dream of becoming a science teacher. Students can take Biological Sciences as a major or minor, focusing on areas such as energy and matter, ecosystems, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, nervous and endocrine systems, reproduction, and molecular biology. The program can also be taken as part of a combined Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education degree.
Why Study at the University of Alberta?
The University of Alberta's Faculty of Education is dedicated to helping students become exceptional teachers. The Secondary Education program prepares students to teach grades 7-12, with a focus on two areas of specialization. The program includes a five-week Introductory Professional Term and a nine-week Advanced Professional Term, typically teaching in the major subject area. Upon completion, students are recommended for teacher certification in Alberta.
Possible Careers
- Adult Educator
- Child and Youth Care Worker
- Corporate Trainer
- English as a Second Language Teacher
- Post-Secondary Advisor
- Secondary School Teacher
- Teacher
- Tutor
- Volunteer Coordinator
Program Requirements
Admissions Requirements for 2026-2027
For students applying directly from high school, the following requirements apply:
- English Language Arts 30-1
- One of the following subjects:
- Fine Arts
- Musical Theatre 35
- Adv Acting/Touring Theatre 35
- Applied Graphic Arts 35
- Audio 35
- Ballet 35
- Choir 35
- CommunicationTech Adv(CTS-5Cr)
- Contemporary Dance 35
- Dance 35
- Portfolio Art 35
- Dance Composition 35
- Design Thinking Innovation 35
- Directing 35
- Drawing(Adv Techn) 35(CTS-5Cr)
- Film & Media Arts 35(CTS-5Cr)
- Guitar 35
- Instrumental Jazz 35
- Jazz Dance 35
- Musical Theatre Performance 35
- Technical Theatre EPS 35
- Pottery/Ceramics(Adv Techn) 35
- Technical Theatre 35 (5Cr)
- Theatre Arts 35
- Vocal Jazz 35
- Choral Music 30
- Instrumental Music 30
- General Music 30
- Performing Arts 35A
- Art 30
- Art 31
- Drama 30
- Humanities
- Aboriginal Studies 30
- History Americas 30 (IB)
- Social Studies 30-1
- CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
- CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
- CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
- Languages other than English
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
- Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- German Language Arts 30
- Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
- Korean Lang & Culture 35
- Polish Language & Arts 35
- Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
- Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
- Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
- Swedish L & C 35-3Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
- Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Hebrew Language Arts 35
- French 30-3Y
- French Language Arts 20-1
- Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Chinese Language Arts 30
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Spanish Language Arts 30
- Francais 30-1
- Francais 30-2
- French 30-9Y
- French 31
- French Language Arts 30-1
- French Language Arts 30-2
- Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
- Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
- Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
- Arabic L & C 35-12Y
- Arabic L & C 35-6Y
- Arabic Language Arts 30
- Latin 30
- Cree L & C 30-12Y
- Cree Lang & Culture 30
- Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
- Options
- Agriculture Adv (CTS-5Cr)
- Foods Adv (CTS-5Cr)
- Forestry Adv (CTS-5Cr)
- Wildlife Adv (CTS-5Cr)
- CTS-Cosmetology Adv-5Credit
- Physical Education
- Exercise Science 35
- Physical Education 30 (5Cr)
- Rec Leadership Adv (CTS-5cr)
- Math/Sciences
- Science 30
- Mathematics 30-2*
- Biology 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Physics 30
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 31
- Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
- Fine Arts
- Three of the following subjects:
- Humanities
- Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
- Aboriginal Studies 30
- History Americas 30 (IB)
- Social Studies 30-1
- CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
- CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
- CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
- Languages other than English
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Chinese Language Arts 30
- Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
- Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
- Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
- Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Hebrew Language Arts 35
- Latin 30
- French 30-3Y
- French Language Arts 20-1
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
- Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
- Cree L & C 30-12Y
- Cree Lang & Culture 30
- Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
- Swedish L & C 35-3Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- German Language Arts 30
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Spanish Language Arts 30
- Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
- Korean Lang & Culture 35
- Polish Language & Arts 35
- Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
- Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
- Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
- Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
- Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
- Francais 30-1
- Francais 30-2
- French 30-9Y
- French 31
- French Language Arts 30-1
- French Language Arts 30-2
- Arabic L & C 35-12Y
- Arabic L & C 35-6Y
- Arabic Language Arts 30
- Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Math/Sciences
- Physics 30
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 31
- Science 30
- Biology 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
- Mathematics 30-2*
- Humanities
English Language Proficiency
The University of Alberta requires all students to have the necessary English language skills for success in their programs. For more information, refer to the University of Alberta Calendar.
Indigenous Applicants
The University of Alberta is committed to encouraging Indigenous students in their pursuit of a degree. For more information on admission policies for Indigenous students, refer to the University of Alberta Calendar.
Deadline
- Fall Application:
- Domestic: March 1, 2026
- International: March 1, 2026
Tuition and Fees
Tuition fees vary based on the program and student status. For an estimate, use the University of Alberta's cost calculator.
Scholarships and Financial Support
The University of Alberta offers over $52 million in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students each year. Additional scholarships are available for specific faculties and programs.
