Secondary Science: Biology with QTS (11-16) - PGCE
Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
Are you passionate about inspiring young people to learn about the human body to the natural world? Then our PGCE Secondary Biology is the course for you. With so many important careers in healthcare and science dependent on people with skills and knowledge in this area, your ability to get your students excited about Biology is vital.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for teaching ages 11 to 16
- Focuses on teaching Biology, from the human body to the natural world
- Prepares you to inspire pupils towards healthcare and science careers
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject; or above
- Additional condition: interview — All applicants will be interviewed; see 'interview arrangements' below.
Scholarships
Bowater Financial Assistance Award
Graduate Scholarship
20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Postgraduate Scholarships
BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school science teacher
- Biology teacher
- Head of science
- Science curriculum lead
- Science tutor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 in 2026/27
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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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