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

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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University of Worcester

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Unique opportunities to learn how to teach Biology in a newly refreshed course. We place an emphasis on experiential learning, where trainees undertake a wide range of activities then get the opportunity to plan how to deliver this in the classroom. Ensuring each activity is directly transferable to secondary teaching helps trainees to develop their confidence in content delivery.The course is enhanced by continued support from the scientific professional bodies; Royal Society of Biology, the ...Read more

Unique opportunities to learn how to teach Biology in a newly refreshed course. We place an emphasis on experiential learning, where trainees undertake a wide range of activities then get the opportunity to plan how to deliver this in the classroom. Ensuring each activity is directly transferable to secondary teaching helps trainees to develop their confidence in content delivery.

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 of Science Education.

Key features

  • Refreshed course to embed the new curriculum and GCSE subject content
  • Practical and experiential based learning
  • Planning for pupil safety during investigations
  • Develop subject-specific digital technology skills including data logging
  • Trainees have the opportunity to practice teaching Chemistry and Physics

What will you study?

Our courses are informed by research and current developments in the discipline and feedback from students, external examiners and employers. Modules do therefore change periodically in the interests of keeping the course relevant and reflecting best practice. The most up-to-date information will be available to you once you have accepted a place and registered for the course. If there are insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, this might not be offered, but we will advise you as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative.

Where could it take you?

  • Great employment prospects
  • Prepare for leadership and your Masters with 60 credits and a strong research foundation
  • Many University of Worcester trainees gain promotion within the first few years of teaching

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WUSCA ranking:
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52/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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60th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
What students say
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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 don’t 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.

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,400 per year

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Olivia
17 Jan 24
Biological Sciences (Biology with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Pearson centre and the hive is a great place to study...
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Tom
21 Nov 23
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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