Biology - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE Only) Professional Graduate Diploma
Edinburgh Napier University
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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

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Sighthill

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Start date

15-AUG-24

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1 year

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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

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Sighthill

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Think differently about teaching and stand in the classroom confident, experienced and equipped from day one.Our one-year PGDE courses allow you to qualify as a secondary school teacher in your specialist subject.If you want to make a career teaching Biology and science in secondary schools, this course is for you. Now is your opportunity to inspire young people with your enthusiasm and love of the subject.This new course is designed to blend knowledge, research and the experiences of ...Read more

Think differently about teaching and stand in the classroom confident, experienced and equipped from day one.Our one-year PGDE courses allow you to qualify as a secondary school teacher in your specialist subject.If you want to make a career teaching Biology and science in secondary schools, this course is for you. Now is your opportunity to inspire young people with your enthusiasm and love of the subject.This new course is designed to blend knowledge, research and the experiences of successful teachers. This approach will help you grow your motivation, confidence and creativity to help you succeed in the classroom. We will also explore different teaching approaches and methodologies including interdisciplinary learning classroom research, and using technology for assessment and reflection. As a result, you will work not just with university tutors, but also the wider educational community and experts who will give you holistic advice and support on many issues affecting young people and school communities.Please visit our website for full course and module details.

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56/81
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Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher

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The entry requirements for this course are a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution, or degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the UK. The degree should be in the subject to be taught and contain at least two graduating courses (80 credits) in the relevant subject. A minimum of 40 credits should be from Year 2 of study. Ordinary Degrees are also acceptable. We also require SQA Higher English at Grade C or equivalent as well SQA National 5 Mathematics or SQA National 5 Applications of Mathematics at grade C or equivalent.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£20,790 per year

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Students from EU

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£20,790 per year

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Edinburgh Napier University
Sighthill Campus Bankhead Avenue Edinburgh Edinburgh, City Of EH11 4DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Park  0.4 miles away
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