Overview

Why choose this course?

Study on a course designed to enable you to join a challenging and rewarding profession – becoming an effective and inspiring teacher who draws on broad subject specific knowledge and secure understanding of teaching and learning theories - with the knowledge and skills to lead learning and initiate change in educational settings

Secondary Science with Biology degree offered at the University of Bedfordshire will help you explore your understanding of teaching and learning secondary science, as you apply your subject knowledge and expertise to planning teaching and managing the science classroom; honing your skills of critical self-evaluation and improvement

Develop your creativity and team-working skills, preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings and enhancing your own sense of independence

Gain confidence in analysing the evidence of your own practical experience during placements in schools, informing your future actions as you evaluate the impact of applying theory to your teaching practice

Benefit from a qualification that gives you recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to gain employment in a school, with opportunities for continuous development through further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

How will this course enhance my career prospects?

The course is framed by a commitment to help you to develop the characteristics of a University of Bedfordshire graduate teacher. You will be challenged to explore theories of teaching and learning and to examine the implications of such theories for your own development.

On completion of the course you will have the appropriate attitude, knowledge, skills and understanding to meet the needs of the children’s and schools’ workforce agenda and to lead learning and initiate change in educational settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The curriculum specialist (Art and Design)
The curriculum specialist (Biology)
The curriculum specialist (Chemistry)
The curriculum specialist (Design and Technology)
The curriculum specialist (Drama)
The curriculum specialist (English)
The curriculum specialist (Geography)
The curriculum specialist (History)
The curriculum specialist (Maths)
The curriculum specialist (Music)
The curriculum specialist (Physical Education)
The curriculum specialist (Physics)
The curriculum specialist (Religious Education)
The Evidence Informed Curriculum Specialist

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bedford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates, including proof of your level of English Language
A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
A copy of your current valid passport details
Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Bedford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why choose this course?

How will this course enhance my career prospects?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Bedford

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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