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Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only)
Bangor University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) course at Bangor University.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) at Bangor University. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 3D7N
Here's what Bangor University says about its Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) course.
UCAS Code: 3D7N PGCE Secondary - Biology (QTS) Do you have a passion for Biology and all things living and could you pass this passion onto others. North Wales is the perfect place to learn to inspire others about Biology with a variety of wonderful environments on our doorstep from lakes, forests and mountains to rivers and beaches literally on our doorstep and a university that excels in outdoor learning.
If teaching Biology is the career for you, then Bangor is the place for you. With our new teaching labs, passionate staff, and brilliant partnership schools you will learn all the skills you need to inspire others. Here at Bangor, we will ensure that you have the qualities needed to not only be an outstanding Biology teacher, but also a teacher of science, by giving you the opportunity to explore other aspects of the Science Curriculum. The course focuses on one of the most exciting new curriculums in the world currently, the new Curriculum for Wales but the skills you will gain will prepare you to teach anywhere.
Why Study with us? • Where better to study for your PGCE Biology qualification than here in Bangor, with our unique diversity of environments, our experience of outdoor learning and a university with two biological science schools of learning.
• Experienced tutors and researchers will provide you with the skills needed to become the educators of the future. Lead School experiences with well-trained mentors, along with two School Placements will support your development towards Qualified Teacher Status.
• An opportunity to study whilst immersing yourself in Welsh culture and language, here in beautiful North Wales. Professional support for Welsh language learning whether you are a complete beginner or a fluent user of the language.
Be the inspiration for the next generation.
This PGCE with QTS is recognised across Wales and England and is often transferable further afield for entry into the teaching profession. Those seeking to teach outside Wales and England should check recognition and transferability of Qualified Teacher Status with the respective country’s Teachers’ Professional Body.
Combine this subject with Outdoor Activities Bangor is a fantastic place for anyone interested in outdoor activities. Our location, combined with our long-established links with local outdoor education providers, provides a fantastic opportunity for combining this subject with outdoor activities during your training. If that interests you, please apply for: PGCE Secondary - Biology (English Medium) 3F53.
Course details
Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Department
School of Education
Location
Main Site | Bangor, Gwynedd
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Secondary teaching
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bangor University students who took the Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
86%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
88%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
60%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Bangor University. These students are taking Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Welsh | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| English Literature | D | |||||
| Health and Social Care | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bangor University graduates who took Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
75%
Teaching Professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bangor University graduates who took Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£26.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biology (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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