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UndergraduatePostgraduate Certificate in EducationUCAS: 3D7N

Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only)

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the PGCE Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) at Bangor University. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. UCAS Code: 3D7N PGCE Secondary - Biology (QTS) Do you have a passion for Biology and all things living and could you pass this passion onto others. North Wales is the perfect place to learn to inspire others about Biology with a variety of wonderful environments on our doorstep from lakes, forests and mountains to rivers and beaches literally on our doorstep and a university that excels in outdoor learning. If teaching Biology is the career for you, then Bangor is the place for you. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Biology Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy
Teaching Secondary Science Curriculum
Ecology and Environmental Biology in Practice
Cellular and Molecular Biology for Educators
Inclusive Classroom Practice and Assessment
School Placement and Professional Practice
Research Methods in Science Education
Outdoor Learning and Field Teaching Techniques
UCAS Code:3D7N
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bangor University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£29,500£30,000
3 years£18,500£25,000£27,500
5 years£24,500£29,000£33,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
61%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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