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(2) English Language Requirements

International candidates following a programme conducted in English need to have at least
IELTS (International English Language Testing Services) band six (6) or TOEFL (Test of
English as a Foreign Language) score of five hundred and fifty (550) if the first degree was
obtained from a university where English was not the medium of instruction;

or

Passed an English Language course as required by the university before registration

3. Duration of Studies

The minimum duration of studies for the Master of Science Education with Information Communication
and Technology are as follows:

(1) Programme by Coursework and Research is for three (3) normal semesters

(2) Programme by Research is for two(2) normal semesters

4. Programme Objective

The goal of the program is to produce educators who can master and enhance the knowledge of ICT
in science education and new developments in teaching and learning of ICT-aided science, apply and
integrate a variety of educational theories in teaching and learning of ICT-based science and
undertake relevant research with efficiency and effectiveness, to interact and contribute positively in
meeting the social responsibilities associated with the use of ICT in science education in both the local
and international arena, practice moral values, positive attitudes and professional ethics in teaching
and daily life, use science and technology to strengthen communications, improve leadership and
develop the ability to work in teams, improve skills in thinking and acting scientifically and strengthen
problem-solving skills that involve science and ICT, increase commitment to lifelong learning and
manage information in science education, and create local and global networks with various
stakeholders to improve the quality of science education with ICT.

5. Programme Outcomes

At the end of programme, candidates are able to;

Demonstrate mastery of knowledge of ICT applications in science education and new
PO1
developments in ICT-aided science teaching and learning;
PO2 Apply a variety of educational theories in teaching and learning of ICT-based science and
conduct relevant research with efficiency and effectiveness;
PO3 Contribute positively in meeting social responsibilities associated with the use of ICT in
science education in both the local and international arena;
Practice noble values, positive attitude, and professional ethics in the field of education and
PO4
daily life.

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