Secondary Biology PGCE

This course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-to-16 age range, which qualifies you to be a teacher in secondary schools in England and Wales. Where possible, we also give you the chance to gain experience in the 11-to-18 age range. You could also be eligible for the highest range of tax-free training bursaries.<br/><br/>Biology is the most popular science choice at A-level. In addition to being a key component of Science in the National Curriculum, it is also offered as a separate GCSE option in many schools. It is the third-most studied A-level subject overall, so theres always a need for great biology teachers.<br/><br/>We see the development of your subject knowledge for teaching as a priority. The subject studies element of your training programme enables you to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of science, and particularly biology, in the secondary school context.<br/><br/>Our ethos is based on collaboration, not competition. We encourage you to work collaboratively just as you will when you qualify and start working in a school.<br/><br/>Our vision for you: <br/><br/>You will become teachers who inspire: <br/><br/>The next generation of scientists to follow STEM career pathways. <br/><br/>Non-scientists remain interested in science and being scientific, so they make well-informed evidence-based decisions in their lives for themselves and their families.