Overview

We prepare our trainees to become thoughtful and engaging teachers and develop their confidence by ensuring all course activity and key skills are directly transferable to secondary teaching.

The Secondary - Science: Biology programme from University of Worcester is enhanced by continued support from the scientific professional bodies; Royal Society of Biology, the Institute of Physics, The Royal Society of Chemistry as well as the Association for Science Education.

Key features

A carefully developed, research-informed science PGCE curriculum

A focus on building relationships with pupils in the science classroom

Exploring pedagogy of the GCSE subject content

Practical and experiential based learning

Planning for pupil safety during investigations

Develop subject-specific digital technology skills including data logging

Where could it take you?

Great employment prospects

Prepare for leadership and your Masters with 60 credits and a strong research foundation

Many University of Worcester trainees gain promotion within the first few years of teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understand and apply theory and research on how children learn and develop.

Explore a range of teaching styles and ways to organise a classroom.

Discover how to promote progress through observing, planning, teaching and assessing learning.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply for postgraduate taught courses any time, but preferably before the start of the academic year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Secondary Education View 139 other Masters in Secondary Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis.
All entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (formerly grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics (applicants must have these qualifications by the start of the course). Alternatively, we offer an equivalency test if you don’t have the required GCSE grade to apply for our courses. Trainees who begin courses before providing evidence of the required GCSE standard (or equivalent) will not be eligible for financial incentives, such as bursaries or grants until they achieve the required standard.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17900 GBP / year

≈ 17900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9533 GBP / year

≈ 9533 GBP / year

Living costs

Worcester

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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