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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Edge Hill University, the PGCE PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Remember the first time you looked at cells under the microscope? Or how you unravelled the process of photosynthesis? Bring that enthusiasm into your own classroom as a secondary school biology teacher. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Biology Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy
Teaching Science across the Secondary Curriculum
Practical Science and Laboratory Techniques
Inclusive Education and Student Engagement
Classroom Management and Professional Practice
Planning
Assessment and Differentiation in Science
Research Methods in Science Education
School-Based Teaching Placement and Mentoring
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFor further information on how you can meet the entry requirements EU International

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
50%Professional Jobs
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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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