Introduction

Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education is designed for science graduates who are seeking credentials to become teachers. Science helps children to see the future with an open mind. Children are the treasures of future and, it is the responsibility of the teachers to make young lives prepared to meet the challenges in future. Science teachers have a bigger responsibility than the other teachers in shaping the lives of future generation because of the advances in science and technology.

This programme is designed to have significant impact on science/mathematics teaching and learning in classrooms and raising science/mathematics standards in schools. It helps teachers and prospective teachers in developing themselves to become effective science/mathematics teachers. By obtaining the Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education they will be eligible to apply for the M.Sc. in Science Education programme offered by the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS.) The programme is offered only in English medium.

Course Structure

The programme of study consists of 450 hours; 270 hours of coursework (18 credits), 90 hours of teaching practice component in schools (3 credits) and 90 hours of an independent study (3 credits.) To earn the required number of credits, students should take the six compulsory courses including independent study and the teaching practice component to develop capability of teaching. Four optional courses could be selected from the courses offered. (In a given academic year all the courses listed may not be offered.)

Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 24 credits including coursework, teaching practice, independent study with a GPA of not less than 2.75 is required to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education.

Entry Requirements

The candidates possessing a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the programme--Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education. Candidates who meet eligibility requirements and successful at the aptitude test and interview will be admitted to the programme.