PGCE Secondary Biology

University of Chichester

Overview

Qualify as a teacher with a specialism in Biology in just one year

Learn the art of teaching

This full-time, one-year course is designed to train you as a confident and inspiring secondary teacher.

Our diverse and enhanced course has the core aim of training the next generation of inspiring and passionate teachers, who have a passion to engage young people in learning Biology.

This is achieved through a balance of study of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the teaching profession, the fundamentals of the national curriculum, and a dedicated focus on the development of your understanding of the role of a secondary school teacher.

In addition, you will gain vital hands-on experience of working within the classroom through our 28-week placement programme, which will develop your confidence and competence to teach effectively.

After successful completion, you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) so that you can begin working as a teacher in a secondary school.

On this course you will:

• Gain Qualified Teacher Status upon completion of the course that will allow you to teach Biology in secondary schools in England and Wales.
• Develop your competence and confidence working within the classroom environment.
• Gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required by the teaching profession.
• Specialise in teaching Biology.

Careers

Take the first steps towards your career with secondary education

This programme will enable you to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and work as a secondary Biology teacher.

Many of our previous students have progressed in their careers and now hold senior posts in their schools.