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PGCE Secondary Biology (QTS)

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PGCE Secondary Biology (QTS)

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    institution

    Newman University

    Newman University got its start in 1968 as the Newman College of Higher Education. It ws named after Henry Newman, a notable resident of Birmingham and a great public speaker of the 19th century. It originally offered degrees through the University of Birmingham, though this changed tot eh University of Leicester in 2003. The first […]

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    Course Summary

     

    You’ll become a subject matter expert in all three ‘core’ areas of science, as well as gaining a deep understanding of the potential problems, issues and opportunities you are likely to encounter teaching children between the ages of 11 and 16, as well as the ‘enhancement’ stage for students aged 16+.

    The PGCE is among the UK’s most recognised post-graduate award, and is very easy to transfer to other degree programs, even those in other institutions or other countries. That means you’ll have tremendous employment options, as skilled teachers are in high demand in many places all over the world.

    Bursaries are often available for this program, and your eligibility will be explored at the interview stage.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over a single year at full time.

    Modules Include:

    • Subject Knowledge and Professional Practice for Teaching

    This is a ‘non-credit bearing module’. In this module, you’ll develop the skills you need to meet QTS standards, and build a portfolio to support that finding.

    • Evidence Informed Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Biology

    This module will primarily concern managing the learning and teaching environment is a school setting. This will include Learning, Behaviour Management and Assessment.

    • Professional Enquiry and Subject Leadership in Biology

    This module explores common problem areas in this type of teaching, and shows you how to avoid or overcome most of the problems you can expect to face.

    • School Experience 1 & 2

    In these modules you’ll work in actual classrooms in nine and eleven week placements. You’ll have the full support of class teachers and mentors.

    • Transition and Enhancement Placements

    Here you’ll explore the basics of teaching in the age ranges beyond and below 11-16.

    Learning & Teaching

    The modules and placements you’ll experience will fully acquaint you with teaching science at the key stages 3 and 4 levels. It will explore all three core areas, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. You’ll learn the safe management of practical laboratory education as well as more classroom-based pedagogy. You’ll study in newly built laboratories as well as both real and simulated classroom settings. You’ll have the full support of tutors at all times, especially when teaching ral students.

    Career Possiblities

    Newman University’s PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Education) in Secondary Science of course prepares graduates to work in the UK as Key Stage 3 and 4 Biology or science teachers. However, you’ll have many more options I front of you.

    Recent graduates of the program have taken up rewarding careers as Teaching Laboratory Technicians, Soil Scientists, Scientific Laboratory Technicians, Research Scientists, Physician Associates, Pharmacologists, Nature Conservation Officers, Nanotechnologists, Microbiologists, Marine Biologists, Higher Education Lecturers, Healthcare Scientists, Health Promotion Specialists and more.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a PGCE in Secondary Science.

    Applicants must typically have earned an honours degree in a science subject, or the international equivalent. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An excellent IELTS score would qualify, for example.

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