B. Sc. (Biology Education)
Description
The programme seeks to:
» increase students’ knowledge about all aspects of organisms, to encourage greater benevolence in the relationship between humans and the natural environment and to implement biological factors into various technologies or management techniques
» further the education of students in a range of biological and related sciences in order to equip them to teach Biology at Senior High Schools
» promote the development of appropriate teaching aptitudes and skills, and the provision of pedagogical experiences on which the student can build a sound philosophy and approach Specific Objectives
The Biology Education programme has the following specific objectives:
» produce quality Biology Education teachers who will be recognised nationally and internationally for their efficiency in producing excellent biology teaching in schools.
» prepare teachers adequately to teach Biology up to the SHS level in Ghana.
» help students to appreciate the beauty of biology in explaining nature.
» Opportunities for students to develop their unique pedagogical content knowledge (PCKs).
» provide a conducive atmosphere for interaction between recognised science educationists in order to produce excellent biology educators.
» help students to organise their creative knowledge, practical skills and research abilities to design teaching and learning materials for use in teaching in the senior high schools
» provide opportunities for students to engage in academic and educational research that will help to promote biology education in Ghana and elsewhere.
Prospects/Career Options
» Ghana Education Service
» Environmental Protection Agency
» Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
» Ministry of Food and Agriculture
» Ministry of Forestry, Lands and Mines
» Forestry Commission
» Minerals Commission
» Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
» District Assemblies
» National Planning Commission
» The Country’s Public and Private Universities
» Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
» Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine
» United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and
» United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP).
Target Group
» SHS certificate holders
» HND holders in subjects relevant to the programme
» Diploma holders
Entry Requirement
The applicant must:
• have credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science.
• have credit passes in Biology and any electives (Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics)
A. SSSCE Candidates
The applicant must:
• have credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science.
• have credit passes in Biology and any electives (Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics)
B. Mature Candidates
The applicant must:
• be at least 25 years of age at the time of application by 1stSeptember of every year.
• Hold Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’
• Pass the University’s Entrance Examination for the year in question.
C. Holders of relevant Diploma
The applicant must:
• possess a Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognized institution.
• Pass the University’s Interview. NOTE: Successful candidates will be placed at level 200 of the Four-Year Degree Programme.
D. School Certificate/GCE Holders
The applicant must:
• possess five (5) credits at GCE ‘O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics and pure science subjects.
• an ‘A’ Level pass lower D in Biology plus two (2) others in Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics.
NOTE: Applicants with ‘A’ Level or ‘O’ Level results more than five (5) years old should apply as mature applicants
