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PGCE Secondary Science with Biology at University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This largely placement-based course develops your practical teaching skills, understanding of educational theory and subject-specific knowledge to teach biology at secondary level. It explores investigational, collaborative and problem-solving activities and the skills to teach a broad spectrum of biological concepts.

Faculty: School of Education  |  Department: Education & Teaching  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Evidence-informed curriculum specialist; School experience 1; School experience 2.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to teach science with a biology specialism; the course also carries up to 60 Master's-level credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area. GCSE grade 4 (C) English. GCSE grade 4 Maths. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. UCAS code: L227.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 for the whole programme (2027/28). The PGCE tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). The PGCE international tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £17,400. Source

Intake: September

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