PGCE Secondary Education in Science with Biology with QTS
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The PGCE Secondary Education in Science with Biology qualifies you to teach biology at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England. This one-year course combines theoretical learning with supervised teaching experience, including placements in diverse educational settings. With biology teachers in high demand, a £5,000 tax-free bursary is also available for this degree.
Upon graduation, you’ll be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and you’ll already have valuable first-hand teaching experience, as well as a wide network of professional contacts who can help you find the right career opportunities.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for teaching biology
- Qualifies you to teach in state-maintained schools in England
- Supervised teaching placements in diverse educational settings
- Combines theoretical learning with hands-on classroom experience
- Builds a wide network of professional contacts in teaching
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
- Additional condition: interview — All successful applicants will be invited to an interview.
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school biology teacher
- Secondary school science teacher
- Head of science department
- Education officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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