PGCE Science with Biology

Postgraduate

In Leeds

£ 4,500 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

OverviewThis PGCE programme is for graduates who wish to teach Science in secondary schools. Leeds Trinity University offers Initial Teacher Training courses in a number of subject areas. Students are registered for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education qualification (PGCert) (FHEQ Level 7), and are recommended for the award of QTS to the DfE/NCTL.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (West Yorkshire)
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Brownberrie Lane, LS18 5HD

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Course BenefitsThe secondary programme will prepare you to teach within the secondary age phase.Taught university training is provided by classroom experienced subject experts. University tutors are dedicated to supporting you throughout the course and into your first job as a teacher. We offer Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses for people who need to improve their science knowledge before they start a PGCE. SKE courses comprise 6-weeks of online study and a 2-week summer school at the University. The employment rate of our students is extremely high and graduates have readily obtained teaching posts across the UK as well as within our partnership schools. The course qualifies you to teach Science at 11–16 with some post-16 enhancement​, providing o​pportunities to develop particular interests at Key Stage 3, 4 or at Advanced Level.

A good honours degree (2ii or above) with a significant proportion of Biology.​GCSE Grade C (or accepted equivalent) English and Mathematics. We offer our GCSE equivalency tests to those who have a conditional place on the course but do not already have these qualifications.Suitable personal and intellectual qualities required for teaching in secondary schools.Commitment, attitudes and values appropriate to that of a secondary teacher. Ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written Standard English, and to have passed the DFE...

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Subjects

  • School
  • University
  • Biology

Course programme

The programme runs for&#; weeks from September to July. At least weeks of training is school-based. There are three stages of training&#;
  • STAGE 1 is based at both Leeds Trinity University and in your first placement school. This stage establishes the foundation of knowledge and understanding necessary for you to benefit from school-based training. This training comprises Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy; Professional Learning and Teaching in the st century; Assessed Block 1 and undertaking your first Masters-level module in Supporting Individual Needs. It also seeks to provide the basic skills necessary for you to function as a teacher.
  • STAGE 2 is based at your second placement school (Assessed Block 2) and assesses your ability to transfer competence from one school to another and improve in your abilities to meet the QTS standards. You will also begin work on your Subject Knowledge and Applied Pedagogy assessment, as well as undertake initial work on your second Masters assignment in Planning for Progression.
  • STAGE 3 is based still at your second placement school (Assessed Block 3) and assesses your ability to meet and excel within the QTS standards. You will also complete all work on your Subject Knowledge and Applied Pedagogy, as well as completing work on your second Masters assignment in Planning for Progression.
School-Based Training (Stages 2 and 3)
Leeds Trinity University has partnerships with schools across the West Yorkshire region (Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield) and further afield. Placements are negotiated with schools and trainees so that they take account of the personal circumstances of trainees.

Additional information

Course Information​The Leeds Trinity University PGCE Science programme offers well-structured training to teach pupils across the age and ability range in a diversity of schools, denominational and nondenominational The PGCE Science with Biology programme qualifies you to teach Science within the secondary age phase. Leeds Trinity PGCE courses are tried-and-trusted, with a longstanding reputation for excellence. Trainees do well on our courses, gain employment and progress in their careers.

PGCE Science with Biology

£ 4,500 + VAT