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PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)

PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Biology (General) Teaching (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Remember the first time you looked at cells under the microscope? Or how you unravelled the process of photosynthesis? Bring that enthusiasm into your own classroom as a secondary school biology teacher.

During our PGCE Secondary Science (Biology), you’ll study the latest teaching theory and how to apply this in practice. Find out how to spark your pupils’ curiosity about the world around them while building their practical and analytical skills.

You’ll develop in-depth subject knowledge in your specialism of biology. We’ll also make sure you’re prepared to support with teaching chemistry and physics, especially at key stage 3. Throughout the course, we’ll encourage you to reflect on your learning to help you become the best biology teacher you can be.

Boost your skills in lesson planning, managing the classroom, teaching methods, and more. Then put what you’ve learnt into practice in a real classroom. During your school placements, you’ll plan, teach and assess biology lessons with support from your school-based mentor.

We’ll be there for you every step of the way as you work towards taking the lead in the classroom. Turn to your Personal Tutor whenever you need advice or help overcoming hurdles.

Successful completion of the programme leads to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Your future career

Good biology teachers are always in demand, so your career prospects will be fantastic following graduation.

This PGCE in accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the course will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You’ll be ready to progress into employment as an early career teacher at secondary school level in science, specialising in biology.

With your academic credits and classroom-based experience you will be well-placed to progress into MA, MRes or MSc study and onto a PhD.

Modules

PGCE Secondary Professional Practice 2 sits outside the credit-bearing structure of the PGCE. It houses the second period of professional practice that will typically be undertaken between March and June. This professional practice will be in a different secondary school setting to your first period of professional practice and provide vital additional experience of teaching Years 7-11 classes. Lasting approximately 60 days, the placement will consolidate your academic and practical learning and involve you undertaking the bulk of a regular teachers work. The initial phase of the placement will be in the form of an induction where you will work closely with your host teachers before progressing quite quickly to teach around 70% of a standard teachers timetable.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,500

Entry requirements

To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have: A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level in a relevant subject (or equivalent qualification) and a willingness to engage in a subject knowledge enhancement course. GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification). Satisfactory levels of information and communications technology competence. A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.

University information

Edge Hill University has been inspiring minds since 1885 and continues to live up to its ethos of ‘creating opportunity from knowledge’. The university’s commitment to excellence shines through to its cutting-edge research, scholarship opportunities, contemporary facilities and most importantly, its passionate and dedicated teaching staff. Students are empowered to craft their own future, learning in ways that work for them, from expert...more

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