PGCE Courses in Biological Sciences

Learn how to teach science and biology to 11 to 16-year-olds and, by arrangement, 16-18-year-olds on our PGCE Secondary Science with Biology course.  Gain practical hands-on experience at our partnership schools and learn how to improve your pupils’ love of this biology through the latest teaching methods and principles. Read more

If you’ve got an undergraduate degree and are striving to become a secondary school Biology teacher, then studying our Secondary Science with Biology PGCE with QTS will help you on your way. Read more

Prepare for a rewarding career as key stage 3, 4 or 5 PE teacher on this PGCE — gaining hands-on experience and academic skills. Train to teach age 11-16 PE, with post-16 enhancement. Read more

Prepare for a rewarding career in secondary biology on this PGCE — training in a priority subject with superb job prospects and bursaries available. Read more

The University of Chester offers PGCE Secondary Science enhanced with Biology leading to a Post Graduate Certificate in Education for the age range 11-16 with sixth form enhancement. Read more

Our (Secondary) Biology PGCE leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status for the 11–16 age range and offers enrichment opportunities to teach age 16–18. Read more

From single cell structures to human DNA, biology explains the world around us. Discover how to make the subject engaging and develop pupil’s scientific minds. Read more

This course is also offered through the medium of Welsh. Associate Teachers (ATs) will explore and analyse the principles of the new science curriculum enabling them to become effective practitioners who have a sound understanding of theory-based pedagogy. Read more

Fuel your passion for staying active and boost pupils’ physical and mental abilities. Upon successful completion of our PGCE Secondary Physical Education, you’ll gain a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Read more

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach across the secondary school physical education curriculum for the 11-16 age range.  When you’re at Manchester Met, you’ll look at aspects of practical physical activities and sports in the English PE curriculum throughout KS3 and KS4. Read more

If you have an interest in teaching all aspects of science and in particular life processes and living things, and enjoy investigating this in a practical setting, then our biology Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Secondary Education course will suit you. Read more

The  University of Wolverhampton  offers a comprehensive PGCE for those interested in teaching physical education to … Read more

This course is also offered through the medium of Welsh. On successful completion of the PGCE, Physical Education (PE) Associate Teachers (ATs) will have a secure understanding of the pedagogy of PE and how the subject contributes to the promotion of lifelong engagement in health enhancing physical activity. Read more

Biology is a fascinating subject which can engage and inspire children. It feeds their natural curiosity and supports them in developing their understanding of the natural world. Read more

This teaching degree provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to teach Biology at secondary level. Time is spent in the University and in classroom placements, ensuring that by the end of the course, trainees are confident professionals ready to begin teaching in secondary schools. Read more