Bachelor of Science with Education
Bachelor of Science with Education programme lead to a variety of career opportunities including scientists working in industries, metrological agencies, scientific laboratories, academic institutions, secondary schools as science teachers and one can be self-employed. A student taking Bachelor of Science with Education degree programme must study a combination of two subjects that are taught in schools together with courses from the Faculty of Education. Teaching subjects being offered by the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences are: Physics and Chemistry. A student can also choose a subject from another Department in the Faculty (e.g. Mathematics, ICT, Biology, etc.), or from another relevant Faculty (e.g. Economics, Geography, etc.). Details of programme structure, showing course codes, course names and their respective units/credits are given under Programme Structure. It is important to note that all courses that appear as core courses are mandatory and not optional; hence students are required to take all core courses in this programme.
Programme Summary
Course Name: Bachelor of Science with Education
Course Initials: BSc Edu.
Duration: 3-8 years
Total Units: 38
Mode of Delivery: Blended mode of delivery (e-learning).
Programme Informations
In addition to satisfying the minimum requirements of the degree programme at OUT, candidates must have:
Option I
(a) For applicants who completed A-Level studies before 2014 and after 2015 shall be: Two principal passes (Two Ds) with a total of 4.0 points from two subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1).
(b) For applicants who completed A-Level studies in 2014 and 2015 onwards shall be: Two principal passes (Two Cs) with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A=5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D= 1).
(c) For applicants with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications shall be: B+ Grade (where A =75-100, B+ = 65-74, B=50-64, C =40-49, D = 35-39, F = 0-38).
(d) For applicants with Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or East African Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) or equivalent shall be: 5 passes or 4 passes at CSEE; Or NVA Level 3;
AND
A Diploma or FTC with the following specific requirements:
Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) in science related fields such as clinical medicine, medical laboratory, agriculture, engineering, science education and technology with at least GPA of 3.0; OR Credit class diploma for classified diplomas and certificates in terms of ‘distinctions, credit or pass. For Non-NTA diploma, A diploma with Lower second class will be the minimum requirement. OR
Full Technician Certificate (FTC) with at least points average of 3.0 (where A=5, B=4,C=3 and D=2 points); OR
Option II
An applicant who holds OUT Certificate of Foundation Programme (science-stream) with minimum GPA 3.0.
Option III
An applicant with degree or Advanced Diploma awards in science and mathematics related subjects will be considered.
COURSE STRUCTURE FOR PHYSICS
Level 1: Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OFC 017 | Communication skills | 1 | 10 |
OCP 100 | Computer Studies | 1 | 10 |
OPH 111 | Fundamental Physics | 3 | 30 |
OPH 113 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 2 | 20 |
OPH 320A | Physics Practical | * | * |
Level 2: Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OPH 112 | Electromagnetism I & II | 2 | 20 |
OPH 216 | Basic Electronics | 1 | 10 |
OPH 320B | Physics Practical | * | * |
Level 2: Elective Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OPH 211 | Statistical Thermodynamics | 2 | 20 |
OPH 213 | Optics | 2 | 20 |
OPH 214 | Earth Physics | 2 | 20 |
OPH 215 | Analog Electronics | 2 | 20 |
Level 3: Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OPH 312 | Physics of the atom | 2 | 20 |
OPH 321 | Physics Research Project | 2 | 20 |
OPH 320C | Physics Practical | * | * |
OPH 320 | Physics Practical | 1 | 10 |
OPH 312 | Physics of the atom | 2 | 20 |
*OPH 320A, B, C accumulates to OPH 320 which is a 10 credits (1 unit) course after completion.
Level 3: Elective Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OPH 311 | Fundamentals of Material Science | 1 | 10 |
OPH 313 | Quantum Theory of Solids | 2 | 20 |
OPH 314 | Digital Electronics | 2 | 20 |
OPH 315 | Microelectronics | 2 | 20 |
OPH 323 | Environmental Physics | 2 | 20 |
COURSE STRUCTURE FOR CHEMISTRY
Level 1: Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OCH 111 | Physical Chemistry | 10 | 1 |
OCH 112 | Inorganic Chemistry | 10 | 1 |
OCH 113 | Organic Chemistry | 20 | 2 |
OCH 114* | Introductory Chemistry for Biology Students | 10 | 1 |
OCH 320 | Chemistry Practical | * | * |
*This course should not be taken by students majoring in Chemistry
Level 1: Elective Course
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OCH 115 | Aromaticity | 1 | 10 |
Level 2: Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OCH 211 | Basic Analytical Chemistry | 1 | 10 |
OCH 213 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | 30 |
OCH 320 | Chemistry Practical | * | * |
Level 2: Elective Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OCH 212 | Basic Organic Spectroscopy | 1 | 10 |
OCH 214 | Organic Reaction Mechanism | 1 | 10 |
OCH 215 | Chemical Thermodynamics | 1 | 10 |
OCH 216 | Organic Stereochemistry | 1 | 10 |
OCH 217 | Chemistry of Natural Products | 1 | 10 |
OCH 218 | Forensic Chemistry | 1 | 10 |
OCH 219 | Medicinal Chemistry | 1 | 10 |
Level 3: Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OCH 311 | Chemical Kinetics & Electrochemistry | 2 | 20 |
OCH 312 | Instrumental Methods in Analytical Chemistry | 1 | 10 |
OCH 320C | Chemistry Practicals | * | * |
OCH 320 | Chemistry Practicals | 1 | 10 |
*OCH 320A, B, C accumulates to OCH 320 which is a 10 credits (1 unit) course after completion.
Level 3: Elective Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OCH 313 | Nuclear Chemistry | 1 | 10 |
OCH 314 | Industrial Organic Chemistry | 1 | 10 |
OCH 315 | Theoretical Chemistry | 1 | 10 |
OCH 316 | Industrial Inorganic Chemistry | 1 | 10 |
OBL 215** | Biochemistry | 1 | 10 |
OCH 317 | Chemistry Research Project | 1 | 10 |
**This course is taken from the Department of Food and Life Sciences
Note: All Science Students studying for BSc with Education must take one of the special projects from one teaching subject to complete the programme.
General Fees
Description | Locals (Tsh) | EAC/SADC (USD ) | NON-SADC/EAC (USD) |
Registration fee | 30,000 | 30 | 30 |
ID processing | 20,000 | 20 | 20 |
Student Organization fee (paid annually) | 20,000 | 20 | 20 |
Quality assurance fee (paid annually) | 20,000 | 20 | 40 |
Examination fees paid per paper (Test & Exam) | 10,000 | 20 | 40 |
Tuition Fees per Unit
Description | Locals (Tsh) | EAC/SADC (USD ) | NON-SADC/EAC (USD) |
Theoretical course by blended mode | 60,000 | 40 | 80 |
Science Laboratory | 150,000 | 100 | 240 |
Chemistry Special Project | 100,000 | 70 | 140 |
Teaching Practice | 100,000 | 70 | 140 |
Name: Dr. James M. Pasvolo
Email: james.mutasingwa@out.ac.tz
Phone: +255 783 333 074
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Science with Education programme, a student should be able to:
Apply the acquired knowledge in a variety of career opportunities including working in industries, metrological agencies, scientific laboratories, academic institutions and secondary schools as science teachers.
Explain and interpret correctly all key experimental observations they come across while doing practical/field works, hence becoming true scientists who qualify to either be employed or self-employ in any relevant scientific institution.
Proceed doing further research in higher degrees programmes if one wishes to do so.
For each theoretical course, candidates will be evaluated by using the following criteria:
- Timed Test carrying: 30%
- Final Examination carrying: 70%
Total: 100%
For each practical oriented course, each course will be marked out 100%.
