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PGDE Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Biology)

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... Edinburgh Napier University
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Course Overview

This new course is designed to blend knowledge, research, and the experiences of successful teachers. This approach will help you grow your motivation, confidence, and creativity to help you succeed in the classroom.

We will also explore different teaching approaches and methodologies, including interdisciplinary learning, classroom research, and using technology for assessment and reflection. As a result, you will work with university tutors and the wider educational community and experts who will give you holistic advice and support on many issues affecting young people and school communities.

This is a one-year, full-time course split into three trimesters.

Starting in August, you will spend 18 weeks in University and 18 weeks in secondary school placements over the course duration.

General Eligibility

The entry requirements for this course are a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution or a degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the UK. The degree should be in the subject to be taught and contain at least two graduating courses (80 credits) in the relevant subject. A minimum of 40 credits should be from Year 2 of the study.

Ordinary Degrees are also acceptable.

We also require SQA Higher English at Grade C or equivalent and SQA National 5 Mathematics or SQA National 5 Applications of Mathematics at grade C or equivalent.

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE

Biology

Eighty credits across two modules are acceptable. These 80 credits should come from subjects such as Animal Biology, Biochemistry, Human Biology, or Bio-molecular Sciences.

The following degrees are NOT acceptable: Nursing, Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Veterinary, Medicine, Nutrition, and Physiology combined with Sports Science.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic)

    6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

    TOEFL Internet-Based Test

    80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing

    Pearson’s Test of Academic English

    56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

    Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))

    169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

    Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))

    169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

    Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))

    169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

    Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)

    ISE III, ISE III, & ISE IV with a pass in each component

    LanguageCert English language qualification

    B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education

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Campus Name

Edinburgh

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Course Level

Diploma

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Duration

Full-time,1 year

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Available Intake

August

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IELTS Score

5.5

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Tuition Fees Range

Scotland, £1,820, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £9,250, Overseas and EU,£19,428,

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