PGCE Biology
University of York
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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University of York - Heslington Campus

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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University of York - Heslington Campus

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This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum science specialising in biology at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement. Learn to be an effective science teacher. Gain insight into key skills across the science curriculum: questioning, assessing learning, lesson planning, management of practical work and laboratory safety. Get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research in teaching and learning. Youll benefit from our expertise as a leading centre for ...Read more

This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum science specialising in biology at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement. Learn to be an effective science teacher. Gain insight into key skills across the science curriculum: questioning, assessing learning, lesson planning, management of practical work and laboratory safety. Get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research in teaching and learning. You'll benefit from our expertise as a leading centre for curriculum development, professional training and research. On successfully completing this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE). The Department of Education is located in Derwent College, on the west part of our campus. Your university sessions will take place in a variety of locations around campus.

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Entry requirements

2:2 or equivalent in Biology or a related subject such as Biomedical Sciences. We also accept combined honours degrees where Biology (or a related subject) makes up at least 50% of the award.If your undergraduate degree is not in Biology or a related subject, we may still may be able to offer you a place if you also have a postgraduate degree in Biology or Grade B in A level Biology.If your undergraduate degree is not at least 50% Biology, we may require you to undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course prior to starting your PGCE.

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£9,250 per year

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£25,900 per year

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£25,900 per year

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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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