PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE Secondary Sciences (Biology)

Name: PGCE Secondary Sciences (Biology)
Price: 9535 GBP
Availability: InStock

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury, England

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1 yearDuration

£9,535Per Year (Home)

£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the PGCE PGCE Secondary Sciences (Biology) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The PGCE Secondary programme is an innovative and intensive nine month course preparing graduates for the demands of teaching in the Secondary sector. You will be awarded a PGCE and recommended for Qualified Teacher Status, enabling you to teach in schools on completion of the course. The course is organised in partnership with schools around Kent and Medway where you will spend 24 out of the 36 weeks teaching in two different schools. 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 90% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Scientific Knowledge for Teaching

Pedagogy and Classroom Management

Secondary Biology Curriculum Design

Laboratory Practice and Safety

Educational Assessment and Progression

Subject Specialism in Biology

Professional Development and Reflective Practice

School Experience and Teaching Placement

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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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 — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£22,000	£26,000	£32,000
3 years	£18,500	£24,000	£28,000
5 years	£22,500	£28,000	£35,500

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working

9%Studying

10%Work & Study

4%Seeking Work

50%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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