Bachelor of Science Education (Hons.) Mathematics
|   MQA/SWA12787  |  UiTM Code  ED249  |  UPU Code  ET14  |

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Program Descriptions

The Bachelor of Science Education (Hons.) Mathematics degree program aims to nurture innovative and dynamics Mathematics educators in fulfilling the nation’s aspiration to provide quality basic mathematics education to all. This program prepares students to apply mathematics and mathematics instructional skills for the secondary schools, matriculation and other private colleges or institutions. The program focuses on education, mathematics education and mastery of mathematics content knowledge such as Calculus, Mathematical Logic and Proving Techniques, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Complex Variables, Mechanics, Numerical Analysis. In addition, pedagogical content knowledge is also emphasized in significant courses such as Pedagogies for Mathematics Instructors, English for Teaching Mathematics and Problem Solving in Mathematics.

Course Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Career Prospects

Upon completion, students who wish to work as educators may join schools (such as public schools, private schools and international schools), colleges and higher educational institution (such as polytechnic colleges, matriculation colleges, private colleges and international colleges) or tuition centre.

Student Activities

Our mathematics education students have had immersive experience with a lot of activities at local, national and international levels. Some of these engagements are:

• Mathematics competitions
• Facilitator courses
• Mathematics camps
• Team building
• Community service
• Mobility and internationalization activities
  
  

Entry Requirements

Candidates who wish to join this program are required to fulfill the following conditions:

i.   SPM/SPMV with a minimum grade C in Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, English Language and Physics/Chemistry/
     Biology

ii.  Diploma from UiTM (in a field of Science and Technology) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

     OR     Diploma from UiTM (in a field of Science and Technology) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 

     AND   passed Science Pre-Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 and with a minimum of Grade B in Mathematics subject

     OR     Diploma from other recognized institutions of higher learning (in a field of Science and Technology) with a minimum CGPA
               of 3.00

     OR     Ministry of Education Matriculation/PASUM/Asasi UiTM/Asasi KPM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 with a minimum
               Grade C (2.00) in THREE subjects including Mathematics, Chemistry/Engineering Chemistry, Physics/Engineering
               Physics and Biology.

     OR    STPM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 with a minimum of Grade C in Mathematics/Further Mathematics and ONE of the
               followings: Physics, Chemistry or Biology

iii.  Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with a minimum of Band 2

iv.  PASS the Malaysian Educators Selection Inventory (MEDSI) test

v.   PASS the interview session carried out by the Faculty of Education UiTM

Academic Pathway after Bachelor of Science Education (Hons.) Biology/Physics/Chemistry

Graduates who wish to further their studies may enroll into the following postgraduate degree programs at the Faculty of Education:

• Master of Science in Mathematics Education
• Master of Education in Educational Management and Leadership
• Master of Education (by Research)

For enquiries and/or more information:

Phone               603-3258 4900/4922/4990
Fax                   603-3258 4994
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Address            Faculty of Education
                         Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor Branch
                         Puncak Alam Campus
                         Levels 5&7, FSK Building 1,5
                         42300 Puncak Alam
                         Selangor