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- Secondary PGCE with QTS: Biology, PGCert
Course options
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Qualification
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Location
Singleton Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Well-qualified Biology teachers are in high demand across the UK. SUSP has developed an innovative Secondary Biology PGCE programme that is designed to provide new entrants to the teaching profession with confidence in their subject knowledge and in their understanding of how to teach it. This programme will prepare you to make a positive contribution to the learning communities you will be joining. SUSP’s Secondary Biology PGCE programme is underpinned by regional, national and international research. You will learn how to make Biology meaningful, interesting and fun and also how to analyse your own and your pupils’ development.SUSP’s integrated and rigorous PGCE programme will challenge you academically and professionally. The PGCE Biology programme aims to develop critical understanding of the nature of Biology and its position in the school curriculum. You will be encouraged to research and test your own approaches to Biology pedagogy to find those techniques that work best for you and for the pupils you teach. SUSP is committed to developing research-informed reflective practitioners who can demonstrate creativity and flexibility in their teaching so that learners develop their subject competence in an environment that cultivates enjoyment.Successful completion of the SUSP PGCE will lead to recommendation to the Education Workforce Council for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and provides opportunities for employment as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) in schools.UCAS Code - 3FTZ
Application deadline
17/09/2025
Modules
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£ 19,300per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
40th
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
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Subject ranking
38th out of 91 8
31st out of 91
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Entry standards
/ Max 218130 60%42nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10069.0 69%61st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%35th
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/ Max 228139 61%22nd
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/ Max 10070.0 70%77th
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