B.Ed (Hons) in Biological Sciences
This programme aims to produce teachers who are competent to teach secondary schools including G.C.E Advanced Level classes.
The B.Ed. (Hons) in Biological Sciences specializes in methods to teach subjects of Biology and Chemistry.
Career Opportunities
- Upon completion of this programme, the graduate will not only be able to join the public sector but also will be highly sought after by the private sector since the medium of instruction of this degree programme is English.
- A graduate has the potential for employability in positions where the basic requirement is an undergraduate (Hons) degree
- In the event of a graduate wanting to pursue a career as an academic, there is a possibility of enrolling either in a Masters' in Education (M.Ed.) or Masters' in Philosophy (M. Phil.) programme
Program Contents
Year 01
Code | Module | Credit |
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- | Philosophical Foundation in Education | 03 |
- | ICT for Education | 02 |
- | General English | 02 |
- | Chemical and Cellular Basis of Life | 03 |
- | General Chemistry | 02 |
- | General Chemistry Laboratory | 01 |
- | Basic Analytical Chemistry | 03 |
- | Psychological Foundations of Education | 03 |
- | Teaching Methods General & Special | 03 |
- | Sociological Foundations of Education | 02 |
- | Evolution and Diversity of Organisms | 04 |
- | Inorganic Chemistry I | 02 |
- | Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I | 01 |
- | Laboratory Safety and Management | 01 |
Year 02
Code | Module | Credit |
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- | Comparative Education | 03 |
- | Guidance & Counselling | 02 |
- | Measurement & Evaluation in Education | 03 |
- | Plant Form and Function | 05 |
- | Organic Chemistry I | 02 |
- | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 01 |
- | Organic Synthesis | 01 |
- | Industrial Chemistry | 02 |
- | Value Education | 02 |
- | Educational Management | 02 |
- | Animal Form and Function | 06 |
- | Physical Chemistry I | 02 |
- | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 01 |
- | Biochemistry | 01 |
- | Environmental Chemistry | 01 |
Year 03
Code | Module | Credit |
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- | Soft Skills for Teachers | 02 |
- | Child Rights | 02 |
- | Physical Education | 02 |
- | Environmental Biology | 03 |
- | Microbiology | 03 |
- | Inorganic Chemistry II | 02 |
- | Inorganic/ Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II | 01 |
- | Natural products | 01 |
- | Aesthetic Education | 02 |
- | Portfolio Assessment | 03 |
- | Principles of Genetics | 02 |
- | Molecular Biology - Basic Techniques and Applications | 02 |
- | Applied Biology | 04 |
- | Solid State and Organometallic Chemistry | 02 |
- | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 01 |
- | Fundamentals of Spectroscopy | 02 |
- | Nanotechnology | 01 |
- | Computational Chemistry | 01 |
Year 04
Code | Module | Credit |
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- | Research Methods | 03 |
- | Curriculum Theories and Practice | 03 |
- | Food Technology | 01 |
- | Immunology | 01 |
- | Advanced Biology | 02 |
- | Physical Chemistry II | 02 |
- | Physical Chemistry Laboratory II | 01 |
- | Nuclear Chemistry | 01 |
- | Surface Science and Catalysis | 01 |
- | Dissertation | 06 |
- | Practicum (Teaching Practice) | 06 |
Entry Requirements
Pass in three subjects at the G.C.E Advanced Level examinations (Local or London or equivalent) obtained at one and the same sitting in the Science stream and a pass in the aptitude test conducted by the Institute.
Fee & Funding
The fee is presently Rs. 125,000 (+ Taxes) per semester. Fees for any subsequent semester should be paid prior to the commencement of each semester. This all inclusive fee is charged to cover lectures, tutorials and examinations and access to computer laboratory facilities and library.
Entry
September Orientation/ 2019 Intake