Swansea,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCert Secondary PGCE with QTS Biology in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University
Swansea University
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Swansea United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,400
(c. USD24,523.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Highly skilled Biology educators are increasingly sought after throughout the UK. SUSP offers a cutting-edge Secondary Biology PGCE course crafted to equip aspiring teachers with strong subject expertise and effective teaching methodologies. This program will empower you to make a meaningful impact within the educational settings you'll become part of. Grounded in local, national, and global research, SUSP's Secondary Biology PGCE teaches you to present Biology as engaging, relevant, and enjoyable while developing skills to assess both your professional growth and student progress.
SUSP's comprehensive PGCE program delivers both intellectual and practical challenges. The Biology specialization fosters deep insight into the discipline's role within school education. You'll explore and evaluate various teaching approaches to discover the most effective strategies for your unique classroom context. SUSP cultivates research-aware educators who bring innovation and adaptability to their practice, creating stimulating learning environments where students thrive.
Graduates who complete SUSP's PGCE qualify for recommendation to the Education Workforce Council for QTS, opening doors to NQT positions in schools nationwide.
UCAS Code - 3FTZ
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the Secondary PGCE are required to have achieved the following prior to admission to the programme:
An honours degree at a minimum of 2:2 in a relevant subject, or a related subject with at least 50% relevant subject content,
Grade C GCSE in English/Welsh (students applying for the Welsh medium programme will be required to have a GCSE in Welsh),
Grade C GCSE in Maths
The GCSE Grade C in English/Welsh and Mathematics are a requirement set by the Welsh Government.
All interviews will be held virtually (using Microsoft Teams) with a PGCE subject specialist through the medium of English or Welsh as desired. The format will consist of a short interview and professional discussion.
All PGCE students will complete a Digital Competence audit on enrolment and have digital competence training embedded into their PGCE programme of study. Applicants typically require an overall IELTS (or equivalent) test score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component (writing, reading, speaking and listening). TOEFL (IBT) - 96
An honours degree at a minimum of 2:2 in a relevant subject, or a related subject with at least 50% relevant subject content,
Grade C GCSE in English/Welsh (students applying for the Welsh medium programme will be required to have a GCSE in Welsh),
Grade C GCSE in Maths
The GCSE Grade C in English/Welsh and Mathematics are a requirement set by the Welsh Government.
All interviews will be held virtually (using Microsoft Teams) with a PGCE subject specialist through the medium of English or Welsh as desired. The format will consist of a short interview and professional discussion.
All PGCE students will complete a Digital Competence audit on enrolment and have digital competence training embedded into their PGCE programme of study. Applicants typically require an overall IELTS (or equivalent) test score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component (writing, reading, speaking and listening). TOEFL (IBT) - 96
Tuition
GBP
18,400