Secondary Education Biology PGCE
University of Gloucestershire
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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We offer our students an exceptional training experience – if you’re looking for a lifelong, challenging and exciting career, teaching may be for you.The Biology subject knowledge programme aims to support and develop you to become a confident and competent educator. As a part of our distinctive and ambitious curriculum you will understand and apply knowledge of:Science CapitalScience in SocietyScience Outside the ClassroomHealth & Safety processesSubject sessions will take part in a laboratory ...Read more

We offer our students an exceptional training experience – if you’re looking for a lifelong, challenging and exciting career, teaching may be for you.The Biology subject knowledge programme aims to support and develop you to become a confident and competent educator. As a part of our distinctive and ambitious curriculum you will understand and apply knowledge of:Science CapitalScience in SocietyScience Outside the ClassroomHealth & Safety processesSubject sessions will take part in a laboratory classroom, to encourage modelling of classroom teaching skills and active exploration and trialling of common Enquiry Types. You will explore how to teach key concepts of Biology through exploring ways in which the curriculum can be taught. You will explore strategies to decolonise the science curriculum and embed Sustainability issues, while appreciating how young people develop key concepts over time, identified within statutory guidance and GCSE specifications.Sessions will be led by science specialist tutors, exploring current and contemporary debates about the nature of learning and teaching science. The taught programme will complement your development of core teaching skills on placement, and provide a theoretical model to help you evaluate the impact of innovative teaching strategies. You will develop a critical understanding of how to design sequences of learning to support and encourage pupil progress. You will also be introduced to essential aspects of Physics and Chemistry, so that you are prepared to teach Science across the curriculum.

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85/279
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42nd
CUG Ranking
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72nd
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Marta
19 Nov 24

The course is good and well set out and lecturers are very supportive. Student accommodation is too expensive though which I feel made me lose out on my student..Read more

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Wren
11 Nov 24

Entry requirements

An honours degree, normally at 2.2 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. If you do not hold a 2.2 or above, we may be able to consider your application but will require additional information. If you do not hold a degree in a relevant subject we will be able to consider your application if you have other qualifications, such as A Levels or postgraduate qualifications in the subject. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above, or an equivalent qualification.

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£9,535 per year

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Accommodation: 158 per week to 253 per week (self-contained studio).

£17,950 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation: 158 per week to 253 per week (self-contained studio).

£17,950 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Accommodation: 158 per week to 253 per week (self-contained studio).

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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a diverse, vibrant university with campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester, in the southwest...

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University of Gloucestershire
The Park,Cheltenham Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cheltenham Spa  0.5 miles away

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