PGCE Secondary Science (Biology with Physical Education)
University of Exeter
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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St Luke's Campus

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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St Luke's Campus

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OverviewYou will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach Science and working with a dedicated team of Science teaching expertsThe course is active and participatory, placing considerable emphasis on working collaboratively with others and learning togetherYou will train as a science teacher specialising in teaching Key Stage 3-5 Biology with a grounding in Physics and Chemistry to teach at least Key Stage 3You will also learn about teaching Physical Education in secondary ...Read more

Overview

You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach Science and working with a dedicated team of Science teaching experts
The course is active and participatory, placing considerable emphasis on working collaboratively with others and learning together
You will train as a science teacher specialising in teaching Key Stage 3-5 Biology with a grounding in Physics and Chemistry to teach at least Key Stage 3
You will also learn about teaching Physical Education in secondary schools
You will develop your confidence, competence and independence as a teacher with the unique Exeter Model of Initial Teacher Education which progressively increases your school-based teaching over three terms
You will join a supportive community of trainees and teachers who are passionate about education and research and will support you during your course and beyond
Achieving the PGCE provides 60 M-level credits alongside your Qualified Teacher Status.

Careers

The PGCE provides excellent grounding for a long career within education, whether you aspire to become an outstanding classroom practitioner, school leader, or specialist in a specific area of education, the opportunities are broad.

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58/101
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21 Jan 25

It's amazing to be around such green areas while studying. I think the NHS inside campus maybe could be improve, specially during winter when most of the people are getting..Read more

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Natalie
21 Jan 25

Right near the sea and beautiful beaches, staff are supportive and lecturers are extremely knowledgable. Campus shop and student bar are quite expensive however, and i wish music..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Secondary PGCE students must have an honours degree and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or equivalent. A satisfactory medical assessment and DBS enhanced check are also requirements for entry to this programme. Selection is based on the information provided on the DfE Apply application and on performance at interview. Typically, successful applicants have a good A-level grade or equivalent in Biology and a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a relevant subject area.  Additionally, applicants may have a background in sports science/sports coaching. For applicants who need to develop their Biology subject knowledge to gain access onto a PGCE it is possible to take a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. There are several options available which can be discussed at interview.

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£9,250 per year

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£23,700 per year

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£23,700 per year

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University of Exeter
Heavitree Road Exeter Devon EX1 2LU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St James' Park   0.4 miles away

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