Ormskirk,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16) in Ormskirk United Kingdom | Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University
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Ormskirk United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,500
(c. USD22,124.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) program immerses you in contemporary teaching methodologies and their practical application. Discover effective ways to ignite students' fascination with the natural world while enhancing their hands-on and critical thinking abilities. You'll deepen your expertise in biological sciences while gaining the necessary skills to assist with chemistry and physics instruction, particularly at key stage 3. The course emphasizes reflective practice to help you evolve into an outstanding biology educator.
Enhance your capabilities in curriculum design, classroom management, instructional strategies, and beyond. Apply your knowledge in authentic teaching environments during 26 weeks of placements, where you'll create, deliver, and evaluate biology lessons with guidance from experienced school mentors.
Our comprehensive support system accompanies you throughout your journey toward classroom leadership. Your dedicated Personal Tutor remains available for professional guidance and overcoming challenges.
Career opportunities
Graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects as qualified biology teachers remain highly sought-after.
This DfE-accredited PGCE leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) upon successful completion, preparing you for secondary school science teaching roles with a biology specialization. Your academic achievements and practical experience provide strong foundations for pursuing MA, MRes, MSc qualifications or doctoral research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level in a relevant subject (or equivalent qualification) and a willingness to engage in a subject knowledge enhancement course.
GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification).
Satisfactory levels of information and communications technology competence.
A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.
A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.
IELTS Academic - Overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT) - Overall score of 90 or above with minimum elements of listening 23, reading 23, speaking 22 and writing 26
GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification).
Satisfactory levels of information and communications technology competence.
A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.
A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.
IELTS Academic - Overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT) - Overall score of 90 or above with minimum elements of listening 23, reading 23, speaking 22 and writing 26
Tuition
GBP
16,500