London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Biology) PGCE in London United Kingdom | King's College London
King's College London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,820
(c. USD31,874.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
The PGCE Biology program at King's equips future educators to become reflective, innovative, and inspiring teachers by combining cutting-edge educational research with diverse teaching methodologies. Delivered by a world-renowned science education team with over 30 years of distinguished research and contemporary classroom expertise, this program stands out for its excellence. Key advantages include: King's PGCE programs have received Ofsted's Outstanding rating, supported by robust research foundations. The department was ranked as London's top education research institution in the latest assessment (REF 2021).Collaborations with an extensive network of London-area schools and beyond offer exceptional opportunities to develop skills for teaching diverse student populations.Our biology instructors are passionate, seasoned educators with current classroom experience, offering professional insights and practical teaching strategies.92% of our PGCE graduates secured Early Career Teacher positions in UK and international schools (JISC Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).Unique outdoor education components include visits to Kew Gardens, the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, and London Zoo, plus a residential field trip to Juniper Hall in Dorking. Here, trainees master ecological sampling techniques and practice teaching them to Year 12 students, receiving valuable feedback.Students complete two Master's-level assignments worth 60 credits - equivalent to one-third of an MA degree - providing significant progress toward a full Master's in education.Career prospects: Most graduates enter teaching or education-related fields, with many advancing to department leadership or senior management roles, while others pursue careers in educational policy, advisory services, or inspection.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Standard requirements: A minimum 2:2 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip). Programme-Specific Requirements. Our PGCE programmes all require a minimum of: Bachelor's degree with at least 2:2 honours usually in the subject you wish to teach. Knowledge and understanding of the subject you intend to teach. GCSE grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification) in English language and mathematics. Applicants without these English or mathematics qualifications at the time they apply may be considered, but they must obtain them, or pass an equivalent test approved by King's, before the course starts. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate IELTS of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill. TOEFL IBT 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23  in each of the other skills.
Tuition
GBP
23,820