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PGCE in Secondary Education Biology

University of Hertfordshire

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    College Lane - Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-27

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

About the course This Masters level professional training programme introduces you to the requirements for teaching Biology to the 11-16 age range and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Where appropriate, opportunities to experience post 16 provision will be available. You will be introduced to the principles and theories of secondary teaching through both subject studies and a developing professional practice course. Training is undertaken in partnership with local secondary schools. We are looking to select trainees who: have the passion, commitment and enthusiasm to teach in secondary schools are resilient and able to work under pressure have good subject knowledge to train to teach in the area they are interested in The PGCE in Secondary Education at the University of Hertfordshire offers both full-time and part-time pathways, providing flexibility to suit different lifestyles and commitments. The part-time route spans four terms and allows trainees to gradually build their teaching skills, starting with one day at university and two days in school, increasing to three school days from term three onwards. This structure supports a smooth transition into teaching while accommodating work or personal responsibilities. The full-time pathway, completed over one academic year, offers a more intensive experience for those able to commit full-time. Both options combine academic study with practical classroom experience, ensuring trainees are well-prepared for a successful teaching career.

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University information

University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire

  • University League Table

    70th

  • Campus address

    University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    30th out of 91 26

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    123 58%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    41st

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    14th

    2

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