MEd Science Education
University
Tribhuwan University
Duration
2 years
Fee
Rs.
Colleges
3+
Summary
• Two-year master’s degree under Tribhuvan University designed to develop science educators, academic leaders, curriculum experts, and teacher-training professionals.
• Combines pedagogical core courses, specialization papers, practicum, teaching practice, and thesis work.
• Prepares advanced educators capable of leading classroom innovation, curriculum design, academic research, and institutional development.
• Integrates theoretical instruction with practical components: fieldwork, internship, teaching practice, and curriculum evaluation.
• Enables specialization within science education while strengthening broader educational leadership, assessment, and planning competencies.
• Structure includes core courses, specialization courses, elective courses, a practicum, and compulsory thesis writing.
Description
Curricular Structure (Table)
Full-Marks System
| Course Type | Full Marks | 1st Year | 2nd Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional (Core) | 300 | 200 | 100 |
| Specialization | 550 | 300 | 250 |
| Elective | 50 | – | 50 |
| Teaching Practice | 50 | – | 50 |
| Thesis Writing | 50 | – | 50 |
| Total | 1000 | 500 | 500 |
Semester-Credit System
| Course Type | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | 3rd Sem | 4th Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 3 papers | 2 papers | 1 paper | 1 paper |
| Specialization Courses | 3 papers | 4 papers | 5 papers | – |
| Elective | – | – | – | 1 paper |
| Teaching Practice | – | – | – | 1 paper |
| Thesis | – | – | – | 1 paper |
| Papers per Semester | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | 18 | 18 | – (includes practicum + thesis) |
Features
Features
• Instruction uses lectures, discussions, demonstrations, seminars, fieldwork, term papers, case analysis.
• Annual system requires ~150 teaching days; semester system allocates 48 classroom hours per 3-credit course.
• Practicum includes classroom teaching, internship, and curriculum evaluation.
• Thesis mandatory after passing first-year requirements.
• Attendance requirement: 70% (annual), 80% (semester).
• Evaluation: TU examinations; theory pass marks 40% (annual), 50% (semester); practicum pass mark 50%.
Admission Process
Admission Process (Points)
• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Additional subject-specific prerequisites apply for specialization areas.
• Entrance exam mandatory for semester-system admission.
• Campus-level shortlisting and enrollment follow TU Faculty of Education guidelines.
Job Prospects
Job Prospects
• Secondary-level and higher-secondary science educator
• Teacher educator in education faculties
• Curriculum writer and evaluator
• Education officer in government or NGOs
• Academic program coordinator
• School administrator or academic supervisor
• Instructional designer and learning-material specialist
• Research associate in education and pedagogy
Colleges Offering This Course
Mahendra Ratna Campus Kathmandu
Central Department of Education | Tribhuvan University
Mahendra Ratna Campus
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