Why study this program?
Do you dream of becoming a Science teacher? Chemistry can be taken as a major or minor as part of a Bachelor of Secondary Education.
Areas of focus include Astronomy; Biochemistry; Biological Sciences; chemical bonding; Mathematics: Physics; diversity and forms of matter; gases; acids, and bases; thermochemical, electrochemical and organic compounds.
Why study at the University of Alberta?
Teaching is a calling, and we are dedicated to helping you become the homeroom teacher that your students will remember for a lifetime. Our Secondary Education program in the Faculty of Education prepares you to pass on your love of learning and discovery in almost any subject to students in grades 7-12. You’ll choose two areas of specialization — a major and minor — allowing you to pursue your passion and customize your experience.
The Secondary Education program includes a five-week Introductory Professional Term (IPT) and a nine-week Advanced Professional Term (APT). You will typically teach in your Major subject in both your IPT and APT.
This degree is normally taken as a four-year program but can also be taken as an after-degree. Upon completion of this program, you will be recommended for teacher certification in Alberta.
- Adult Educator
- Child and Youth Care Worker
- Corporate Trainer
- English as a Second Language Teacher
- Laboratory Instructor
- Post-Secondary Advisor
- Secondary School Teacher
- Chemistry Tutor
- High School Chemistry Education
Tyler, from Grande Prairie, recently completed his Secondary Education degree and is now working as a teacher back home.
Admissions Requirements for 2026 - 2027
This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students: see the Calendar
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Mathematics 30-2 may be used for admission to the Faculty of Education although Mathematics 30-1 is a prerequisites for some required courses.
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
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The Office of the Registrar administers over $52 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.
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