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Secondary PGCE with QTS (11-19) (Provider-led) (Science with Biology)

University of Greenwich

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Avery Hill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Become a Biology teacher and inspire pupils to embrace the natural sciences. Begin your training with a secondary education PGCE in science.If you’re fascinated by the living world and want to share that passion with young people, our PGCE Science with Biology is your path to becoming an inspiring and confident secondary school science teacher.This hands-on and engaging course prepares you to teach science at Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11–16), specialising in Biology. You’ll explore how to make topics like genetics, ecosystems and the human body come alive in the classroom, sparking curiosity and critical thinking in your students.Led by expert tutors and experienced teachers, you’ll develop your subject knowledge, teaching practice, and classroom confidence through a blend of lectures, workshops, and school placements. You’ll also cover essential areas such as curriculum design, assessment, adaptive teaching and behaviour management, linking theory directly to your classroom experiences.Our partnership with the Tump 53 Nature Reserve offers exciting opportunities for outdoor learning and fieldwork, helping you explore how conservation and ecology can enrich science education. Many of our mentors and tutors trained at the University of Greenwich themselves meaning they know exactly how to support you on your journey to becoming a great teacher.''Subject tutors are credible and knowledgeable in their fields. Trainees are given ample opportunity to put their learning into practice through the ongoing school-based element of their course. This ensures that trainee teachers make a highly confident start to their careers in teaching.'' - Ofsted, 2023By the end of the programme, you’ll qualify with both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE, fully equipped to inspire the next generation of scientists and make a real impact in secondary education.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,975per year

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University information

University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich

  • University League Table

    106th

  • Campus address

    Greenwich Campus, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, Greater London, SE10 9LS, United Kingdom

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The university offers an EU bursary, an International Scholarships Award and an International Hardship Fund for international applicants.
Its London and Kent campuses are the perfect blend of old and new, with modern teaching spaces set within splendid historic buildings and grounds.
London is often named the best student city in the world for its unforgettable experiences.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    62nd out of 91 3

    67th out of 91 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    105 48%

    83rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    19th

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    49th

    17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    118 52%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    47th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    66th

    13

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