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University of Exeter

PGCE Secondary Science (Biology)

Name: PGCE Secondary Science (Biology)
Price: £9535 GBP

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Biology Teaching In Secondary Schools Sciences Teaching

Course Summary

You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach Science and working with a dedicated team of Science teaching experts The course is active and participatory, placing considerable emphasis on working collaboratively with others and learning together You will train as a science teacher specialising in teaching Key Stage 3-5 Biology, with a grounding in Physics and Chemistry to teach at least Key Stage 3 You will develop your confidence, competence and independence as a teacher with the unique Exeter Model of Initial Teacher Education which progressively increases your school-based teaching over three terms You will join a supportive community of trainees and teachers who are passionate about education and research and will support you during your course and beyond Achieving the PGCE provides 60 M-level credits alongside your Qualified Teacher Status.

Modules

Secondary Biology Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy Module (30 Credits)

This module aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the background issues and practice of the current teaching of Science and Biology in the secondary school, and to enable them to meet the Standards for the Award of Qualified Teacher Status.

Secondary Education and Professional Studies Module (30 Credits)

Secondary Professional Learning Module

Tuition fees

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Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,535

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Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,700

Entry requirements

Secondary PGCE students must have an honours degree and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or equivalent. A satisfactory medical assessment and DBS enhanced check along with satisfactory references are also requirements for entry. Selection is based on the information provided on the DfE Apply application and on performance at interview. We are looking for applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in English (literature or language), or American/Commonwealth Literature or Linguistics. If you have a 2:2 honours degree in one of these subjects, you will also need a grade B in A-level English or equivalent. The A-level isnt essential if you have a 2:1 or above. In addition, we will also consider English-related degrees such as Drama, Cultural/Media Studies, Film or Journalism, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies or Anglo Saxon, Norse & Celtic Studies. For these degrees at any classification, we also require a grade B in A-level English (or equivalent). Combined-honours degrees will also be considered: here we are looking for the English element to be at least 50% of the degree along with a grade B in A-level English (or equivalent). The A-level isnt essential if you have a 2:1 or above.

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A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2026). The University of Exeter is one of only four Russell Group universities to be awarded Triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes. It is also internationally renowned for its research: in the 2021 Research...more

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