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MEd in Science Education

Fully online graduate program offered by leading UBC Science Education professors.

The Master of Education in Science Education is ideal for educators with a background or interest in science. This includes:

  • Secondary and elementary science teachers
  • Post-secondary science instructors
  • Science educators in informal settings
  • Any educator with an interest in science education

This graduate program offers students the opportunity to pursue a wide range of research and professional interests in the field of STEM education, with the emphasis on science education.

Through the pursuit of student individual and collective interests, graduate students will develop and enhance their knowledge and practice of science education. Graduate students will be equipped to advance the quality of education and assume leadership roles in the field.

 

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Upon completing the MEd in Science Education degree, students will be able to:

  • Critically analyze dominant and alternative theories and discourses of science learning and teaching in formal and informal learning environments
  • Identify the influences of multiple perspectives (i.e., Local, Aboriginal, International) in facilitating science learning experiences in formal and informal learning environments
  • Better understand how to affect change (i.e., cognitive, affective, emotional, and behavioural) among the diversity of students and learning environments
  • Develop learning opportunities for integrating modern technologies in various science learning environments
  • Develop tools to implement and sustain diverse science educational programs
  • Develop skills and knowledge to understand and address the increasing complexities of issues for modern science educators
  • Evaluate the potential for science educators working with a variety of learning communities
  • Analyze different approaches to science teaching and program development, settings, and perspectives

 

PROPOSED SCHEDULE for 2022 Cohort

The UBC MEd in Science Education consists of 30 credits of course work, typically completed in two years and one term.

This program is designed to be completed entirely online. Elective courses may be taken online or face-to-face at UBC Vancouver, or elsewhere with the Program Advisor’s permission.

Courses and schedule are subject to change.
YEAR COURSE CODE COURSE
TITLE
1 EDCP 562 Introduction to Curriculum Issues and Theories
1 EDCP 559 Research in Teaching and Learning in the Sciences
1 EDUC 500 Research Methodologies in Education
1 EDCP 544 Teaching Math and Science through Technology
1 Elective #1
2 EDCP 558 Science Learning in Informal Settings
2 EDCP 538 Theory and Research in Environmental Education
2 EDCP 557 Issues in the Teaching and Learning of the Sciences
2 Elective #2
3 EDCP 590 Graduating Paper or Elective #3.

Notes:

• A maximum of 6 credits may be taken at the 300-400 level.
• A maximum of 6 credits of any EDCP 585 courses may count towards the MEd degree.
• A minimum of 12 credits of Science Education courses at the 500 level is required for the MEd degree.

Approved electives may be taken at other universities, subject to the terms of the Western Deans’ Agreement. WCDA Form and Graduate Exchange Agreement (McGill University, University of Toronto and University of Montréal).

There are a wide variety of on-campus (UBC-Vancouver or Okanagan) and online courses which are acceptable as electives and vary in their offerings from year to year. See the full PDCE course offerings.
• For more information on requirements, see the Master’s Program Guidelines.

2020-2023 Schedule (click to expand)
COHORT
TERM
START
DATE
COURSE
TITLE
 1  Sept. 2020 Introduction to Curriculum Issues and Theories EDCP 562
 2  Jan. 2021 Research in Teaching & Learning in the Sciences EDCP 559
 3 April 2021 Research Methodologies in Education EDUC 500
 3  June 2021 Teaching Math & Science through Technology EDCP 544
 3  June 2021 Elective #1
 4  Sept. 2021 Science Learning in Informal Settings EDCP 558
 5  Jan. 2022 Theory and Research in Environmental Education EDCP 538
 6   April 2022 Issues in the Teaching and Learning of the Sciences EDCP 557
 6  June 2022 Elective #2
7 Sept. 2022 Graduating Paper or Elective #3 EDCP 590
2018-2021 Schedule (click to expand)
COHORT
TERM
START
DATE
COURSE
TITLE
 1  Sept. 2018 Introduction to Curriculum Issues and Theories EDCP 562
 2  Jan. 2019 Teaching Math and Science through Technology EDCP 544
 3 April 2019 Research Methodologies in Education EDUC 500
 3  June 2019 Research in Teaching and Learning in the Sciences EDCP 559
 3  June 2019 Elective #1
 4  Sept. 2019 Science Learning in Informal Settings EDCP 558
 5  Jan. 2020 Theory and Research in Environmental Education EDCP 538
 6   April 2020 Issues in the Teaching and Learning of the Sciences EDCP 557
 6  June 2020 Elective #2
7 Sept. 2020 Graduating Paper EDCP 590
Applicant Requirements

All students must meet the requirements for this program, which include:

  • A completed bachelor's degree in Education and/or Science with a minimum average of 76% (B+) on all senior-level credits, or equivalent
  • A 2-page statement of intent outlining your reasons for enrolling in this particular program with this focus area
  • CV / Resume
  • Statements of support from three referees who can speak to your academic and professional background and expertise
  • Evidence of English Language Proficiency, if applicable
How to Apply

Application Status: Applications open October 2021
Application Deadline: TBA

Full details on how to apply will be available once the application opens for the next iteration of the MEd in Science online cohort.


Tuition

Tuition

Refer to the UBC Calendar "Master of Education (program off-campus)" for confirmed and up-to-date fees.

Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars, are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors, and are subject to change (typically 2% in May of each year).

Program 2019 Domestic Tuition 2019 International Tuition
MEd in Science cohort $15, 141.00 $15,437.87

Have questions? We've got answers!

Meet Dr. David Anderson and Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin - the Program Advisors, as well as the Senior Program Assistant, and learn more about this program and about applying to become a UBC graduate student.

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Quick Info:

Start Date: Sept 2022 proposed
Length: 2 years + 1 term | part-time
Format: 100% Online
Location: off-campus
Department: Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy

Apply By: TBA

Info Sessions:


to be announced

View the recorded session from January 23, 2020

Program Themes:


Contacts:

Dr. David Anderson

Cohort Advisor
Dept. of Curriculum & Pedagogy
604.822.2086
david.anderson@ubc.ca


Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin

Cohort Advisor
Dept. of Curriculum & Pedagogy
604.822.4234
marina.milner-bolotin@ubc.ca


Yvette Kharoubeh

Senior Program Assistant
604.827.5662
yvette.kharoubeh@ubc.ca


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