Course summary
Develop your teaching skills and qualify as a Secondary Biology teacher on this highly-regarded PGCE Secondary Education with Biology course at the Institute of Education. We are ranked 9th in the UK for Education (The Guardian University Guide 2024). This Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Science course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach the 11-18 age group in secondary schools in England and Wales. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-pg/pgce-secondary-education-biology
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- The reflective teacher
- Investigating Practice
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Secondary
Entry requirements
Normally a 2.2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in any subject. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 6.0 You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualifications. As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview. You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy. If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £10800 | Whole course |
| EU | £22350 | Whole course |
| England | £10800 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £10800 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £10800 | Whole course |
| Wales | £10800 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £10800 | Whole course |
| International | £22350 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH