BEd (Science)

The BEd (Science) at the University of Cape Coast trains you to become a science teacher. You'll build both scientific knowledge and the practical skills to teach it in secondary schools. Entry is highly competitive, so it's a programme for students with strong science backgrounds.

What a BEd in Science covers

Programmes of this kind usually combine science content across biology, chemistry and physics with education theory. You learn how students understand scientific ideas, how to design lessons and practical work, and how to manage a classroom. The aim is to prepare you to explain complex topics clearly and to run science labs safely and effectively.

How competitive is admission

Admission to this programme at Cape Coast is highly competitive. That means far more qualified students apply than there are places, so you'll need strong WASSCE results to be considered. Check the university's published requirements to see whether your grades meet the subject-specific cut-offs they set for science and education programmes.

Where the degree can take you

Most graduates go into teaching, usually in junior or senior high schools. Because the degree mixes science with education, it also opens work in curriculum development, educational assessment, and science communication. Some graduates pursue further study in education or a science specialisation and later work as school inspectors, teacher trainers, or education officers.