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PGCE Secondary Biology

University of East London

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Stratford Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-to-16 age range, which qualifies you to be a teacher in secondary schools in England and Wales. Where possible, we also give you the chance to gain experience in the 11-to-18 age range. You could also be eligible for the highest range of tax-free training bursaries.Biology is the most popular science choice at A level. In addition to being a key component of Science in the National Curriculum, it is also offered as a separate GCSE option in many schools. It is the third-most studied A level subject overall, so there's always a need for great biology teachers. We see the development of your subject knowledge for teaching as a priority. The subject studies element of your training programme enables you to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of science, and particularly biology, in the secondary school context.We will support you to become an excellent biology teacher who will inspire young people studying biology by devising and delivering a diverse range of engaging lessons that educate and excite all pupils. The subject knowledge studies element of your training programme enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of science, and particularly biology, in the secondary school phase context.We are very well equipped for initial teacher training with three specialist laboratories, including multimedia training equipment and materials. To develop your confidence in teaching outside the classroom, you will participate in outdoor education centre-based training.The Secondary PGCE course at the University of East London was designed in 2001 in conjunction with the local authorities to address the secondary education teacher shortage in east London.The partnership works with input and support from the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Waltham Forest and Redbridge.It means that our graduates are represented in virtually every secondary school in east London. Some are now deputy heads or in senior management roles in schools that are taking our current trainees for their placements.

Tuition fees

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£ 15,560per year

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University information

University of East London

University of East London

  • University League Table

    126th

  • Campus address

    University of East London, University Way, London, Greater London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom

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One of the few universities in London with on-campus accommodation. Accommodation boasts beautiful waterfront views, and each student gets their own en suite.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of the University of East London. UEL is home to more than 36,000 students representing over 160 nationalities.
Location. London offers great cultural richness, including world-class museums and art galleries, and career opportunities across all industries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    84th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    117 51%

    66th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    57th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    37th

    6

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