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Secondary PGCE with QTS: Biology, PGCert

Swansea University

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Swansea University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • 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

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 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

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

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Swansea offers an outstanding study experience across two beachside campuses, with a community of 4,800+ undergraduates and postgraduates from 100+ countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    38th out of 91 8

    31st out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    130 60%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    61st

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    35th

    14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    139 61%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    77th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    69th

    2

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