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PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)

Edge Hill University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Edge Hill University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Remember the first time you looked at cells under the microscope? Or how you unravelled the process of photosynthesis? Bring that enthusiasm into your own classroom as a secondary school biology teacher.

During our PGCE Secondary Science (Biology), you’ll study the latest teaching theory and how to apply this in practice. Find out how to spark your pupils’ curiosity about the world around them while building their practical and analytical skills.

You’ll develop in-depth subject knowledge in your specialism of biology. We’ll also make sure you’re prepared to support with teaching chemistry and physics, especially at key stage 3. Throughout the course, we’ll encourage you to reflect on your learning to help you become the best biology teacher you can be.

Boost your skills in lesson planning, managing the classroom, teaching methods, and more. Then put what you’ve learnt into practice in a real classroom. During your school placements, you’ll plan, teach and assess biology lessons with support from your school-based mentor.

We’ll be there for you every step of the way as you work towards taking the lead in the classroom. Turn to your Personal Tutor whenever you need advice or help overcoming hurdles.

Successful completion of the programme leads to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Your future career

Good biology teachers are always in demand, so your career prospects will be fantastic following graduation.

This PGCE in accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the course will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You’ll be ready to progress into employment as an early career teacher at secondary school level in science, specialising in biology.

With your academic credits and classroom-based experience you will be well-placed to progress into MA, MRes or MSc study and onto a PhD.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP, England

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Edge Hill University is home to students and staff from all over the world. It's a vibrant and diverse place where everyone is made to feel welcome.
International students are guaranteed accommodation on campus if they apply before the deadline. The campus is one of the safest in the UK.
The university offers a generous scholarship package to international fee-paying students in recognition of choosing Edge Hill as their study destination.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    49th out of 94 14

    37th out of 91 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    125 55%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    10th

    34

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    80th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    141 63%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    52nd

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    41st

    1

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