PGCE Secondary Biology

at Staffordshire University

Core Modules

• Educational And Professional Issues  
• Learning And Teaching In Subject (Reflection)  
• Subject Knowledge For Learning And Teaching  
• Teaching Practice 1    
• Teaching Practice 2

Courses requiring a 2:1 degree

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject with a minimum grade of 60% (three year course) or 55% (four year course) or 6.5/10 CGPA

Courses requiring a 2:2 degree

• Second Class Degree in a relevant subject with a minimum grade of 55% or 6.0/10 CGPA

English Entry Requirements

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12/ XII with a minimum score of 70% in English Language. The University is able to accept Standard XII English from the CBSE and CISCE examination boards only. Students with qualifications from other examination boards will be required to provide alternative evidence of English language ability, for example, IELTS.

Tuition Fees

• International £14,500 per course

With a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you’ll be ready to teach Biology in secondary schools across England.
 

Most of our graduates secure their first teaching position while on the PGCE, with many of them securing roles within our partnership schools.
 

After you’ve completed this course, you can join our Masters in Education. Your PGCE gives you Masters credits which means you’ll be fast tracked and can complete this course by the end of your second year of teaching.