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PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Biology and Science

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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  • Qualification

    Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

  • Location

    Argyll

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-AUG-25

  • Duration

    1 Years

Course summary

The course is offered in partnership with Argyll and Bute, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands, Perth and Kinross, and Shetland Islands Councils, each working with the university through their local campus. The course is also offered in partnership with Aberdeen City and Scottish Borders councils, with applicants based in the Borders registered through UHI Inverness.The PGDE (Secondary) consists of 17 weeks study at the university plus 19 weeks in professional practice in schools.The subjects listed below can be studied at the following campuses: Aberdeen City UHI Argyll UHI Inverness UHI North, West and Hebrides UHI Moray UHI Orkney UHI Perth UHI Shetland or the Scottish Borders.• Art and Design (code: X3AR) not available at Aberdeen City or Scottish Borders Campuses• Biology and Science (code: X3BG) not available at Aberdeen City Campus• Business Education (code: X3BS) not available at Aberdeen City Campus• Chemistry and Science (code: X3CS) not available at Aberdeen City Campus• Computing Science (code: X3CO)• English (code: X3EN) not available at Aberdeen City Campus• Gaelic offered on the Gaelic-medium Secondary pathway (code: X130)• History (code: X3HS) not available at Aberdeen City, Perth or Scottish Borders Campuses• Home Economics (code: X3HO)• Mathematics (code: X3MA) not available at Aberdeen City Campus• Music (code: X3MS) not available at Aberdeen City or Scottish Borders Campus• Physics and Science (code: X3PS) not available at Aberdeen City Campus• Religious Education (code: X3RG) not available at Aberdeen City or Scottish Borders Campus• Technological Education (code: X3TC) not available at Aberdeen City CampusThe course is sometimes available at Lochgilphead (through UHI Argyll) and at Benbecula ((through UHI North, West and Hebrides). This decision is made annually and is dependent on the number of applicants in those areas.Applicants based in Aberdeen and the Scottish Borders should register via UHI Inverness.


Important: Please read our FAQ sheet on our website for essential information about applying to this programme.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,988per year

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

University information

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

  • Campus address

    University of the Highlands and Islands, UHI House, Old Perth Road, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3JH, Scotland

Situated across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, students are given the chance to experience and be inspired by stunning study locations.
Academic opportunities at every level from English language learning programmes to undergraduate courses, postgraduate degrees and research.
On-campus study across the Highlands and Islands, plus courses accessible from anywhere in the world for those looking to join UHI's online student community.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    79th out of 91 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    138 61%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    9th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    33rd

    36

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