Secondary Biology PGCE with QTS

at University of Chester

In essence, the course will start you on your professional journey as a teacher. We aim to provide high-quality education and training, and modules will provide you with:
 

• critical understanding of pedagogy, assessment and curriculum
• critical knowledge, understanding and skills in specialist age phases and subjects
• critical knowledge and understanding of wider professional issues, e.g. behaviour management and inclusive practice
• enrichment opportunities at least 120 days of school-based learning.

Modules
 

• Learning to teach: Developing Critical Perspectives on the Teaching of the Specialist Subject
• Subject Curriculum, Pedagogy and Professional Enquiry

Applicants will normally:
 

• hold or be expected to gain a minimum 2:2 honours degree (2:1 preferred) with a significant proportion of Biology plus the ability to demonstrate an enthusiasm for science and science education.
• have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English Language and Maths.

International/EU Students

full course fee: £13,450

The University of Chester offers generous international and merit based scholarships for postgraduate study, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when submitting an application and any award given will be shown on your offer letter.

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