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Secondary Science: Biology with QTS - PGCE

Birmingham City University

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Birmingham City University

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    City Centre Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our aim is to help you become a committed, confident and creative teacher so well train you in the essential tools you need to kick-start your career in education. As you progress, youll increase your ability to handle the ever-evolving teaching environment, and by the time your course is complete, youll be in a position to continue developing your understanding, knowledge and skills throughout your professional life. Taught modules, assignments and School Based Training are structured around the development of your Progress Journal which demonstrates your progress against our ITE Core Curriculum. Our ambitious curriculum incorporates the ITT Core Content Framework (DfE, 2019) and the nationally agreed competences - the Teachers Standards, which all teachers must meet throughout their career. The Progress Journal also maps your development as a subject specialist with reference to identified subject priorities appropriate to the needs of secondary teachers entering the profession. A system of continuous review and assessment of progress within the Progress Journal will support your growing ability to take responsibility for your own professional development and ensure that you approach QTS with a sound understanding of research-informed pedagogies and practices.

PLACEMENTS :

Two-thirds of your course takes place in school and we ensure that you are offered a number of placements in a wide range of educational establishments. You will do work placements in at least two different schools and also visit others – including a primary school and or a post-16 setting where appropriate. This all helps you to see how teachers are working in practice and gives you a wealth of experience. You will have subject and professional mentors in school who will guide and support your studies and provide you with feedback.

Application deadline

18/07/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 17,690per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Birmingham City University, University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, Birmingham, B5 5JU, England

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Live and study in an affordable multicultural city with a diverse multi-ethnic population.
Many master's courses offer international students optional six-month professional placements towards the end of their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    56th out of 91 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    140 62%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    45th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    71st

    24

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