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Secondary Biology (School-Led) PGCE with QTS

Secondary Biology (School-Led) PGCE with QTS

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-26

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching In Secondary Schools Arts & Crafts Teaching / Training Biology

Course Summary

In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Biology (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning. Biology is taught in conjunction with Lead Secondary Partners.

The course allows you to teach Secondary Science with a focus on your specialism. You will develop your subject knowledge, practical skills, and pedagogy in all aspects of science at KS3, whilst also developing your expertise in your preferred discipline of Biology at KS4 and KS5 depending on your degree and experience.

For this you need a good honours degree with a significant proportion of Biology plus the ability to demonstrate an enthusiasm for science and science education. There is a wide selection of degrees which will be considered. The course is designed to ensure you are confident in all basic national curriculum requirements.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,790

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,950

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally:

  • Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree
  • Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics

University information

The University of Chester is a 21 st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher education institutions in England. With a modern outlook, a strong research pedigree and guiding principles of supportiveness and inclusiveness, it’s an academic community that has stood the test of time. Today, it attracts thousands of students from around the world and is known for its commitment to helping...more