PGCE Secondary Education in Science with Biology with QTS

The PGCE Secondary Education in Science with Biology qualifies you to teach biology at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England. This one-year course combines theoretical learning with supervised teaching experience, including placements in diverse educational settings. With biology teachers in high demand, a £5,000 tax-free bursary is also available for this degree. Upon graduation, you’ll be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and you’ll already have valuable first-hand teaching experience, as well as a wide network of professional contacts who can help you find the right career opportunities.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

September 2026 Full-time

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

• On campus, United Kingdom