B.Sc. Biology Education

B.Sc. Biology Education is a degree for students who want to combine a love of biology with the skills to teach it. At the University of Education, Winneba, this programme prepares you for a career as a biology teacher in Ghanaian schools. Entry is less competitive than many other science courses, making it a practical choice for qualified SHS leavers.

What Biology Education programmes cover

Biology Education programmes of this kind usually combine biology content with teaching methods. You will study areas such as plant and animal biology, ecology, genetics, and human physiology, alongside courses in educational psychology, curriculum design, and classroom management. The goal is to give you both deep scientific knowledge and the practical skills to pass it on to students.

How hard it is to get a place

This degree is in the less competitive entry band, so it is more accessible than many other university courses. The University of Education, Winneba accepts students from agriculture, general science, home economics, and technical studies backgrounds into its Faculty of Science Education. Your WASSCE grades still need to meet the university's general requirements, so check your results against the published criteria.

What you can do with this degree

Most graduates of biology education go into teaching at senior high schools or junior high schools. Others work in teacher training colleges, curriculum development, educational administration, or science communication. The degree also provides a foundation for further studies in education or biology-related fields.