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PGCE Secondary Education in Science with Biology with QTS

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Education
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

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.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2 · or above
GCSEC or above · Subjects: Mathematics, English Language
Other conditionsinterview · All successful applicants will be invited to an interview.

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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)

Fees

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

Start dates

September 2026 Full-time

Application deadline

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

Campus

  • On campus, United Kingdom

Scholarships at University of Sunderland

1 for this level
  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary£2,500.00 (US$ 3,229)
All scholarships at University of Sunderland

Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 19,000
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,386

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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    Your offer

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    Accept and pay the deposit

    You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.

  3. 3

    Your CAS

    The university issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the number your visa application needs. We help you get it.

  4. 4

    Your Student visa

    You apply with your CAS and show GBP 29,539 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.

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Where you will study

Sunderland, North East, United Kingdom

Study in SunderlandNorth East

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