BEd · Education

BEd Science Education

University of Cape Coast

Qualification
BEd
Duration
4 years
Region
Central

Overview

BEd Science Education prepares you to combine scientific expertise with effective classroom teaching and learner support. It is a strong choice if you want to strengthen science education in Ghana and encourage young people to pursue STEM, health, environmental, and technical fields.

What you will study

You study core science disciplines, laboratory practice, environmental issues, scientific reasoning, and investigation, alongside teaching methods, curriculum development, educational psychology, and assessment. Practical training helps you design experiments, manage laboratories, teach safely, and make science relevant to everyday Ghanaian experiences.

Career prospects

You can pursue roles as a science teacher, laboratory assistant or coordinator, STEM coordinator, curriculum specialist, education officer, or science outreach facilitator. You may work with Ghana Education Service, private schools, international schools, laboratories, NGOs, environmental projects, museums, and science or education organisations.

Who this programme may suit

You thrive if you are curious, practical, observant, and willing to investigate questions carefully. Patience, clear communication, teamwork, and enthusiasm for encouraging young scientists will benefit you.