The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Biology with Science is a one-year course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You'll train to become a Biology with Science teacher for the secondary age range (11-16). You'll gain 60 academic credits at Master's level as part of the course.
Teaching is both a challenging and a rewarding career with a high level of job satisfaction. It is a great privilege, as well as a great responsibility, to play such a key role in young people's lives. We focus on supporting our trainees to thrive, and we do this alongside teachers and mentors in school. We also facilitate you to collaborate with your peers, and to graduate with a ready-made, supportive professional network.
An undergraduate Honours degree with a 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification, in a Science related subject.
GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
Candidates with substantial and relevant professional experience with a degree in any subject (and GCSE English and Maths) would be considered on an individual basis.
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PGCE programmes include 60 credits assessed at Master's level.
As a trainee teacher, you'll be joining a modern and well-regarded programme to train to teach across the 11-16 age range and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
You'll study the following modules:
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice (Secondary)
Becoming a Transformational Teacher (Secondary)
Professional Practice A (QTS)
Professional Practice B (QTS).
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