Overview

Within this Secondary Science with Biology course from London Metropolitan University you’ll develop your teaching strategies and pedagogical techniques, as well as discovering the fundamentals of how children learn.

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These sessions include collaborative projects and school-based projects with other trainees, as well as learning the principles of teaching and pupil assessment.
Learn how to teach science and biology to 11 to 16-year-olds and, by arrangement, 16 to 18-year-olds on our PGCE Secondary Science with Biology course.
Gain practical hands-on experience at their partnership schools and learn how to improve your pupils’ love of this biology through the latest teaching methods and principles.
This Secondary Science with Biology course at London Metropolitan University takes advantage of its London location to broaden your understanding of teaching in multicultural and diverse urban environments. Through your two placements at one of our partnership schools, you’ll help develop lesson plans and contribute to the development of pupils’ scientific skills and knowledge.

Career opportunities:

This intensive PGCE leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which enables you to teach biology to 11 to 16-year-olds.
Their trainees have gone on to secure secondary teacher roles at schools including Ark Academy, Harris Girls Academy and more. You’ll have the same opportunities for employment upon successful completion of the course.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum Studies

Professionalism and Inclusive Practice

School Experience to Progress Point

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Natural Sciences Teaching View 254 other Masters in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK degree, preferably grade 2.2 or equivalent, in Biology or relevant degrees including geology, metallurgy, chemical engineering and forensic science
Literacy and numeracy tests — these are university-based tests, which you will be asked to undertake at your interview
A valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and Confirmation of Fitness to Teach (eg a London Metropolitan University Health Check) - you will be advised to apply for these after an offer is made

GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent)

If you hold a third class degree, you may still be considered, particularly if this qualification is supported by a completed master's degree or relevant work experience.They do make conditional offers (with strict deadlines) so it is important that you include all pending qualifications in your application.

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Tuition Fees

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19500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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