The biology component of the PGDE course builds on your existing knowledge of biology to transform it into a form which school pupils can understand. You'll work in groups with other student teachers to explore the practicalities of teaching a biology class before, during and after the lesson. What prior knowledge do the pupils have about the topic? What misconceptions are they likely to have, and how can you address them?
What about behaviour management? How can you plan practical work so it engages pupils’ thinking? How can you help pupils to learn to love biology? Once you have taught the lesson, how will you reflect on what you could do better in future?
Degree requirements
A second-class Honours degree or international equivalent.
Degree must include:
At least 80 SCQF credits in biology. Credits should cover one subject from List A and List B below:
Animal biology
Biochemistry
Human biology
Biomolecular science
Botany
Plant Biology
Medical-related degrees are not appropriate due to their clinical nature.
Maths & English
Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above
National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
IELTS 6.5 (no individual test score below 5.5)
Science
Glasgow
Postgraduate
Full-Time,36 weeks, Part-Time, 2 years
August
9250,
16750, (INT)
Queensgate Campus, Huddersfield
6.5
UK: £4,647(Full-Time) / £2,362(Part-time), International/EU:£17,000
St. John's (Main), Grenfell (Corner Brook), Marine Institute (St. John's), Harlow Campus (UK)
7.0
CAD$ 16282
Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England
6.0
£ 9350
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