PGCE Secondary - Biology at Durham University

Develop the skills to instill an appreciation of the natural world in young learners. Our PGCE in Secondary Education with a Biology specialism supports you to become a competent and confident Early Career Teacher. From lesson plans to the learning environment, motivation to behaviour management, the PGCE Secondary Biology course equips you to become a confident Early Career Teacher with the skills to instill an appreciation and understanding of the natural world into the next generation.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The University-based sessions focus on a weekly specific pedagogical theme, integrated with sessions devoted to your subject specialism, delivered by subject specialists in the University and the school partnership. Practical work is a vital part of this subject's knowledge development. Compulsory modules include New Generation of Learners, Pedagogy Practice Inquiry, Curriculum Development in Practice.

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