Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Environmental Management and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Science) The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Environmental Management and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Science) BSc/BEd course from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) first, the Discipline Major in Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) provides interdisciplinary training in science, computing, socioeconomic aspects, and regulations, and includes an internship in the environmental management area, enabling graduates to address environmental issues from multiple perspectives. 

Second, the Education Major in Science enriches students’ pedagogical content knowledge and teaching skills, includes field experience to understand science curricula in schools, develops teaching skills, nurtures teacher professionalism, and enables graduates with the capability to teach Science from Key Stages 1 to 4, including primary level, junior secondary level, and senior secondary level (Biology/Chemistry which will be offered in alternate years). The two features of the programme widen students’ interdisciplinary horizons, enhance their exposure to STEAM-related subjects, and expand their experiences with environmental science.

Career Prospects

Graduates will have acquired sufficient subject matter knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in their chosen science subjects so as to individually teach Science in primary level and junior secondary level, and Chemistry in senior secondary level. 

They may apply for registration as Registered Teacher (RT). Furthermore, graduates can seek employment across a wide range of fields, including Environmental Consultancy, Non-government Environmental Organisations, Public & Private Sectors in Environmental Management, Environmental Testing, etc.