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  Secondary Biology with Science - PGCE with QTS


University of the West of England, Bristol    School of Education and Childhood

Full time September PGCE 1 year full-time
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Are you passionate about Biology and interested in becoming a secondary school teacher? Look no further than our Secondary Initial Teacher Education Biology with Science - PGCE programme. This course is designed to train you to become a subject specialist teacher for Biology and general science to KS4. With a strong focus on practical experience, you will develop professional competence through work in schools and at the university. Our programme also offers the opportunity to enhance your subject knowledge through our Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses. Entry requirements include a relevant undergraduate degree and GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics. Join us and embark on a rewarding career in education.

About the course

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.  

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Entry Requirements

An undergraduate honours degree, or a recognised equivalent qualification. This is typically 2:2 or higher.

A substantial amount (at least 50%) of your degree should be in a subject related to what you want to teach. If you need to improve your subject knowledge, you may be asked to complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course before starting your PGCE (deadlines apply).

GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

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Our Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship is available to UWE Bristol alumni and provides a tuition fee discount of 50% on full-time and part-time postgraduate courses.


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