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PGCE Secondary Science with Biology

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year, full-time 2 years, part-time

Masters Degree Description

This largely placement-based course focuses on developing your practical teaching skills, understanding of educational theory, and subject-specific knowledge needed to be a biology teacher at secondary level. The course explores investigational, collaborative and problem-solving activities while giving you the skills to teach a broad spectrum of biological concepts. You build your awareness and understanding of professional issues; the biology curriculum; the role of technology; and aspects of teaching such as planning and assessment.

There is the option to take this course part time over two years, making it easier to balance study with your other commitments.

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject areaGCSE grade 4 English (or a C)GCSE grade 4 Maths

Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are numerous sources of funding available for postgraduate students, both from external sources such as the Government and from the University.

Student Destinations

On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a science teacher with a biology specialism in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools.

As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

Module Details

The curriculum specialist (Computing)
The curriculum specialist (Art and Design)
The curriculum specialist (Biology)
The curriculum specialist (Chemistry)
The curriculum specialist (Design and Technology)
The curriculum specialist (Drama)
The curriculum specialist (English)
The curriculum specialist (Geography)
The curriculum specialist (History)
The curriculum specialist (Maths)
The curriculum specialist (Physical Education)
The curriculum specialist (Physics)
The Evidence Informed Curriculum Specialist
School experience 1
School experience 2

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