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Secondary Biology (School-Led) PGCE with QTS

University of Chester

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University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    University of Chester - Exton Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Biology (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning. Biology is taught in conjunction with Lead Secondary Partners: Alliance of Leading Learning, Sandstone Trust, Salop Teaching Partnership, Teach Cheshire and Wade Deacon Trust. The course allows you to teach Secondary Science with a focus on your specialism. You will develop your subject knowledge, practical skills, and pedagogy in all aspects of science at KS3, whilst also developing your expertise in your preferred discipline of Biology at KS4 and KS5 depending on your degree and experience. Science enhanced with Biology For this you need a good honours degree with a significant proportion of Biology plus the ability to demonstrate an enthusiasm for science and science education. There is a wide selection of degrees which will be considered. The course is designed to ensure you are confident in all basic national curriculum requirements.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 14,950per 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 Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    78th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester - Exton Park, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, United Kingdom

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With around 14,000 students from 125 countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide.
An undoubtedly beautiful city, Chester also offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    80th out of 87 5

    69th out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    108 48%

    73rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    49th

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.84 71%

    86th

    13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    121 57%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    41st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    70th

    15

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