UNC-BEST at a Glance

Degree

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Geological Science, Physics or Mathematics

Credit Hours

22

Licensure

Yes

Best for

Students majoring in science or mathematics who want licensure to teach in high school.

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Students majoring in biology, chemistry, geology, physics or mathematics may apply to join UNC-BEST after your first semester and up until your senior year.

NC Teaching Fellows at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC-BEST students are eligible to apply to be an NC Teaching Fellow at UNC-Chapel Hill. NC Teaching Fellows will receive up to $4,125 a semester in forgivable loans for a commitment to serve as a science, mathematics, or special education teacher in North Carolina.

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UNC Baccalaureate Education in Science and Teaching (UNC-BEST)

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The most important thing that I have taken away from the UNC-BEST Program is the fact that super difficult, abstract science concepts can be made into understandable phenomenon that students can relate to. I also learned about the importance of providing a stimulating classroom environment that pushes students to look for answers on their own.

Hannah Pittman, UNC-BEST graduate