Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS with Foundation Year - BSc
Foundation degree
In Birmingham
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Foundation degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
This flexibility is one of the great things about the foundation year category - Society, Childhood and Education, allowing you to find out more about your interests and talents before focusing on a three year degree. The foundation year also helps us at BCU to make sure we help to match you to the degree that fits you best.
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About this course
The course offers you the chance to gain the professional qualification of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as well as a degree, helping you walk into your dream job as a secondary school teacher immediately after graduating from university.
You will also benefit from the unique and strong partnership between biology educators and subject specialists who are at the forefront of practice in their fields.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
80 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level
GCSE
5 GCSE's English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade C/4 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
rish Leaving Certificate (Ordinary Level)
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Scottish Intermediate 2
English Language, Mathematics and Science and 2 other subjects at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Our Education courses are taught at our recently extended £71 million City South Campus in Edgbaston, which includes brand new state-of-the-art facilities including Secondary Science Labs and Biomedical Science Labs
We have a long and successful track record in the development of secondary biology teachers
Commitment to employability - we will make sure that you are ready for employment when graduating. Nearly 99 per cent of the School's undergraduate students are in work or further study six months after graduation (DLHE 2016/17)
For the science modules, you will be taught alongside students studying BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
You will spend time in a range of local secondary schools on professional placements, equipping you with a wealth of practical experience to develop you as a biology teacher, working in partnership with experienced school subject mentors
We meet the Department for Education's (DfE) Criteria for Initial Teacher Training and successful candidates on our Initial Teacher Training courses will be recommended to the DfE for Qualified Teacher Status.
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Subjects
- Secondary
- Biology
- Success
- Academic
- Skills
- Behaviours
- Society
- Politics
- Policy
- Emerging
Course programme
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Academic Skills for Success
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
- Interpersonal Skills and Professional Behaviours
- Negotiated Studies
- Birmingham’s Children and Society
- Policy and Politics
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
- Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Physical Sciences 1
- The Emerging Teacher
- Professional Practice
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Microbiology
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
- Physical Sciences 2
- Subject Studies
- The Inclusive Teacher
- Professional Practice
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
- Clinical Biochemistry and Cellular Analysis
- Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology and Drug development
- Blood Science
- Infectious disease
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
- Professional Enquiry Education Project
- The Professional Teacher
- Professional Practice
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
- Molecular basis of disease
- Pathophysiology
- Applied Toxicology
- New Technologies in Biomedicine
- Control of Global Infectious disease
- Neuroscience
Additional information
Study mode: Full Time (1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree)
UK Students
Award: BSc Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree
Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS with Foundation Year - BSc