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PGCE Secondary Science with Biology (Winchmore)

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    PGCE 1 year full time

Course Description

Learn how to teach science and biology to 11 to 16-year-olds on this PGCE School Direct course, which will see you undertake academic sessions at London Met and gain hands-on practical experience in our placement schools. You’ll learn the principles of teaching biology and how to develop pupils’ interest, skills and knowledge of this scientific field.

Trainees on our Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA)-accredited PGCE Secondary courses achieve high results, with 95% receiving an Ofsted good or outstanding grade by the end of the course and 96% going on to obtain employment, often with one of their placement schools.
 
Study and complete this Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA)-accredited PGCE Secondary Science with Biology course to become a competent science teacher for students up to 14 years old and biology teacher for 15 to 16-year-olds as well as a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You may also have the opportunity to teach 16 to 18-year-olds.
 
During your sessions at London Met you’ll develop your teaching strategies and pedagogical techniques, as well as discovering the fundamentals of how children learn. These sessions include collaborative projects and school-based projects with other trainees, as well as learning the principles of teaching and pupil assessment.
 
This PGCE course takes advantage of its London location to broaden your understanding of teaching in multicultural and diverse urban environments. Through your two placements you’ll help develop lesson plans and contribute to the development of pupils’ scientific skills and knowledge. London Met also provides you with the opportunity for post-16 year old teaching experience where possible.

Entry Requirements

You will be required to have:

  • minimum of a 2.2 UK degree or master’s (MSc) in Biology or related subjects including geology, metallurgy, chemical engineering and forensic science
  • a pass in professional skills tests for literacy and numeracy
  • a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and Confirmation of Fitness to Teach (eg a London Metropolitan University Health Check) which you will be advised to apply for after an offer is made
  • GCSE English, Mathematics and Science grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent, see Equivalency Testing or A Star Teachers)

We do make conditional offers (with strict deadlines) so it is important that you include all pending qualifications in your UCAS application.

The University will assess any overseas qualifications for equivalence using a number of resources including our own internal guidelines, the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) and the Overseas Degree Table.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

Funding is available for many postgraduate courses leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Depending on your teaching subject and degree classification, you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship of up to £30,000 through the teacher training bursary.

Student Destinations

This intensive PGCE School Direct course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which enables you to teach biology to 11 to 16-year-olds. Our trainees have gone on to secure secondary teacher roles at schools including Ark Academy, Harris Girls Academy and more.

Module Details

Modules for this course are to be confirmed.

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