Bachelor of Science with Education (Biological Sciences)
The Bachelor of Science with Education (Biological Sciences) program at Lira University provides students with a comprehensive education in both biological sciences and education. This program is designed for individuals who are passionate about biology and interested in pursuing a career in teaching or educational leadership.
The program offers weekday classes, allowing students to engage in structured learning and academic activities during the week. By attending classes on weekdays, students can fully immerse themselves in their studies and take advantage of the resources and support provided by the university.
Throughout the program, students will gain a deep understanding of various biological sciences, including but not limited to microbiology, genetics, ecology, plant biology, and animal physiology. They will study these subjects through lectures, laboratory work, and field studies, providing them with a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation in the biological sciences.
In addition to their core biology coursework, students in the Bachelor of Science with Education program will also take education courses that focus on pedagogy, curriculum development, educational psychology, and classroom management. These courses are designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become effective and innovative educators.
The integration of education courses into the program ensures that graduates not only have a strong background in biology but also possess the essential teaching skills required to effectively convey scientific concepts to their future students.
The program may also include practical components such as teaching practice, where students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in real classroom settings under the guidance of experienced educators. This practical experience further prepares students for their future teaching careers.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science with Education (Biological Sciences) program at Lira University, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue careers as biology teachers in secondary schools, education officers, curriculum developers, or pursue further studies in education or related fields.
Those Holding Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Applying for Admission Under Private
Sponsorship Scheme.
Two Principal Passes in Biology, Chemistry or Geography at A’ level obtained at the same sitting or a relevant Mature Age Certificate from a recognized Centre accredited by NCHE or its equivalence.
Diploma Holders Applying for Admission Under Private Sponsorship Scheme.
Minimum of Second Class/Credit Diploma in Education- Biological or other Biological Science related discipline from a recognized institution.
Diploma Holders Applying for Admission Under Government Sponsorship.
Minimum of Second Class/Credit Diploma in Agriculture-related disciplines (e.g., Diploma in Agriculture, Diploma in Agriculture Education or Diploma in Education (Biology/Chemistry).
Code | Title | Credit Units | Level |
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Year 1, Semester 1 | |||
EBI1101 | CELL BIOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EBI1102 | GENETICS | 3 | elective |
EBI1103 | EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EBI1104 | FUNGI AND BACTERIA | 3 | elective |
ECH1101 | LABORATORY MANAGEMENT | 2 | elective |
ECH1102 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 | elective |
ECH1103 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 | elective |
EDU1101 | HISTORY OF EDUCATION | 2 | core |
EDU1102 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 2 | core |
EDU1103 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS | 2 | core |
EDU1104 | COMPUTER APPLICATION | 3 | core |
EGE1101 | EARTH’S PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT | 3 | elective |
EGE1102 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY | 3 | elective |
EPE1101 | FOUNDATIONS AND PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT. | 3 | elective |
EPE1102 | SPORTS TECHNOLOGY I, GAMES OF LOW ORGANISATION | 4 | elective |
Year 1, Semester 2 | |||
EBI1201 | INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EBI1202 | VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY- LOWER AND HIGHER | 4 | elective |
EBI1203 | LOWER PLANTS TAXONOMY | 3 | elective |
EBI1204 | INTRODUCTION TO HIGHER PLANTS TAXONOMY | 3 | elective |
ECH1201 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 | elective |
ECH1202 | ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY | 3 | elective |
EDU1201 | SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION | 2 | core |
EDU1202 | HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT | 2 | core |
EDU1203 | FOUNDATION OF CURRICULUM STUDIES | 2 | core |
EDU1204 | INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY AND PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION | 2 | core |
EGE1201 | PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY, FIELDWORK AND QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES | 3 | elective |
EGE1202 | GEOGRAPHY OF EAST AFRICA | 3 | elective |
EPE1201 | SKILL ACQUISITION, GROWTH & DEV. | 3 | elective |
EPE1202 | SPORTS TECHNOLOGY, ATHLETIC (TRACK) SOCIAL, GYMNASTICS/ AEROTICS, SWIMMING AND BASIC SKILLS. | 4 | elective |
Year 2, Semester 1 | |||
EBI2101 | PLANT BIOSYSTEMATICS | 3 | elective |
EBI2102 | PLANT PHYSIOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EBI2103 | PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY | 3 | elective |
ECH2101 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 3 | elective |
ECH2102 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 3 | elective |
ECH2103 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 | elective |
ECH2104 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY | 3 | elective |
EDU2101 | PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION | 2 | core |
EDU2102 | HUMAN LEARNING, AND COGNITION | 2 | core |
EDU2103 | COMPARATIVE EDUCATION | 2 | core |
EDU2104 | PRE-REQUISITE FOR TEACHING AND PLANNING TO TEACH | 2 | core |
EDU2105 | CURRICULUM DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION | 2 | core |
EGE2102 | GEOMORPHOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EGE2104 | TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY | 3 | elective |
EGE2105 | ECONOMICS GEOGRAPHY | 3 | elective |
EGE2106 | BIOGEOGRAPHY | 3 | elective |
EGE2107 | SOIL MANAGEMENT | 3 | elective |
EPE2101 | INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND SPORT PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EPE2102 | ATHLETICS (FIELD); SOCCER; GYM; SWIMMING TECHNOLOGY (III) | 4 | elective |
Year 2, Semester 2 | |||
EBI2201 | ANIMAL HISTOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EBI2202 | BASIC ECOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EBI2204 | BIOSTATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS | 3 | elective |
ECH2201 | ELECTROCHEMISTRY | 3 | elective |
ECH2202 | SUGAR AND PROTEIN CHEMISTRY | 3 | elective |
ECH2203 | TRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY | 3 | elective |
ECH2204 | AROMATIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 | elective |
EDU2201 | TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL ETHICS | 2 | core |
EDU2202 | EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY | 2 | core |
EDU2203 | MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION | 2 | core |
EDU2204 | TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSEMENT OF BIOLOGY | 2 | elective |
EDU2205 | TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT OF CHEMISTRY | 2 | elective |
EDU2207 | TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 2 | elective |
EDU2301 | SCHOOL PRACTICE I | 5 | core |
EGE2101 | REMOTE SENSING | 3 | elective |
EGE2202 | CLIMATOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EGE2203 | ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | 3 | elective |
EGE2204 | LAND USE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT | 3 | elective |
EGE2205 | AGRICULTURE | 3 | elective |
EGE2206 | RURAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 | elective |
EPE2201 | RESEARCH STATISTICS METHOD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION,TEACHING METHODS | 3 | elective |
EPE2202 | SPORTS TECHNNOLOGY: VOLLEYBALL; BASKETBALL; HANDBALL;NETBALL III | 4 | elective |
Year 3, Semester 1 | |||
EBI3101 | MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND MYCOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EBI3102 | ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR | 3 | elective |
EBI3103 | CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EBI3104 | APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EBI3105 | FOOD AND HUMAN NUTRITION | 3 | elective |
ECH3101 | SPECTROSCOPY | 3 | elective |
ECH3102 | COLLOID SCIENCE | 3 | elective |
ECH3103 | INSECTICIDES CHEMISTRY | 3 | elective |
ECH3104 | DIVALENT SPECIES | 3 | elective |
ECH3105 | REACTION KINETICS | 3 | elective |
EDU3101 | ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION | 2 | core |
EDU3102 | SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION | 2 | core |
EDU3103 | RESEARCH METHODS | 2 | core |
EDU3104 | CURRICULUM EVALUATION AND SUPERVISION | 2 | core |
EGE3101 | GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM | 3 | elective |
EGE3102 | GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA | 3 | elective |
EGE3103 | APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EGE3104 | URBAN GEOGRAPHY | 3 | elective |
EGE3105 | FOUNDATIONS OF GEOGRAPHY | 3 | elective |
EGE3106 | DEMOGRAPHY | 3 | elective |
EGE3107 | WASTE MANAGEMENT | 3 | elective |
EGE3108 | GEOGRAPHY OF NATURAL HAZARDS | 3 | elective |
EPE3101 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY BIOMETRIC; SAFETY AND INJURY MANAGEMENT | 3 | elective |
EPE3102 | TRAINING THEORIES, DESIGN OF TRAINING PROGRAMMES, TEACHING AIDS, MEASUREMENT, ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION OF P.E & SPORTS | 4 | elective |
Year 3, Semester 2 | |||
EBI3202 | FISHERIES BIOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EBI3203 | NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 3 | elective |
EBI3204 | FRESHWATER BIOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE | 3 | elective |
EBI3205 | POPULATION AND FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION | 3 | elective |
ECH3201 | AROMATIC CHEMISTRY II | 3 | elective |
ECH3202 | QUANTUM CHEMISTRY | 3 | elective |
ECH3204 | STEREOCHEMISTRY | 3 | elective |
ECH3205 | POLYMER CHEMISTRY | 3 | elective |
EDR3201 | RESEARCH PROJECT | 5 | core |
EDU3201 | GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING | 2 | core |
EDU3202 | INTRODUCTION TO THE PRACTICE OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION | 2 | core |
EDU3203 | TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT OF BIOLOGY | 2 | elective |
EDU3204 | TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT OF CHEMISTRY | 2 | elective |
EDU3206 | TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 2 | elective |
EDU3210 | TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT OF GEOGRAPHY | 2 | elective |
EDU3301 | SCHOOL PRACTICE | 5 | core |
EGE3201 | GEOGRAPHY OF UGANDA | 3 | elective |
EGE3202 | PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 | elective |
EGE3203 | DEVELOPMENT GEOGRAPHY | 3 | elective |
EGE3204 | RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 | elective |
EGE3205 | WETLANDS MANAGEMENT | 3 | elective |
EGE3206 | GEOGRAPHY OF DISPLACED PERSONS | 3 | elective |
EGE3207 | APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY | 3 | elective |
EGE3208 | TOURISM AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 | elective |
EPE3201 | ADMINISTRATION, SOCIO POLITICAL & ECONOMIC INFLUENCE OF P.E/SPORTS | 3 | elective |
EPE3202 | SPORTS TECHNOLOGY (CRICKET, RACQUET GAMES, BATTLING GAMES). | 4 | elective |
Tuition Fees Per Semester
(UGX for East African Nationals) | (UGX for International Students) |
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885,500 | 1,771,000 |