PGCE - Secondary - Science: Biology
University of Worcester
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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St John's Campus

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SEP-26

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Secondary Biology has an emphasis on experiential learning. We focus on teaching you the skills to inspire young people to fall in love with Biology through practical work within the laboratory and interactive approaches in classroom environments.We prepare our trainees to become thoughtful and engaging teachers and develop their confidence by ensuring all course activity and key skills are directly transferable to secondary teaching.The course is ...Read more

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Secondary Biology has an emphasis on experiential learning. We focus on teaching you the skills to inspire young people to fall in love with Biology through practical work within the laboratory and interactive approaches in classroom environments.We prepare our trainees to become thoughtful and engaging teachers and develop their confidence by ensuring all course activity and key skills are directly transferable to secondary teaching.The course is enhanced by continued support from the scientific professional bodies Royal Society of Biology, the Institute of Physics, The Royal Society of Chemistry as well as the Association for Science Education.

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62/279
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65th
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93rd
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Olivia
17 Jan 24

Pearson centre and the hive is a great place to study..Read more

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Tom
21 Nov 23

The course is great, and the tutors are extremely helpful. The cafeteria however is very expensive, and the microwaves there have been mostly broken for the first few..Read more

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements: Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis. All entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (formerly grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English Language and mathematics (or equivalent) (for 2022 entry, applicants must have these qualifications by the start of the course). Alternatively, we offer equivalency test if you dont have the required GCSE grade to apply for our courses. Trainees who begin courses before providing evidence of the required GCSE standard (or equivalent) will not be eligible for financial incentives, such as bursaries or grants until they achieve the required standard.

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£18,400 per year

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Accommodation- Birch Halls - £161 per week

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17 Jan 24
Biological Sciences (Biology) with Foundation Year
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PGCE - Secondary - Science: Biology
The course is great, and the tutors are extremely helpful. The cafeteria however is very expensive, and the microwaves there have been mostly broken for the first few...
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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