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Secondary Biology PGCE

Staffordshire University

Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom•THE 2026 #1201-1500

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Secondary Biology PGCE is a postgraduate certificate in Biological Sciences programme offered by Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is GBP 17,500 per total (GBP 9,790 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Biological Sciences
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: GBP 9,790 / total
International tuition: GBP 17,500 / total

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: staffs.ac.uk ·

Program details

Requirements

Admission Requirements: For this course, you need an Honours Degree with a 2:2 classification in a biological science with at least half of the content related to Biology and a GCSE grade C/4 or above in both English Language and Mathematics, we also expect you to be confident in technology. Applicants will be expected to teach Biology across all relevant key stages as well as Chemistry and Physics at KS3 and possibly KS4, so an additional qualification in one or both of these subjects is highly desirable.

Application Details

Start Date: September 2026

About Staffordshire University

“Create the Difference”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1970
Students: 17,085
THE rank: #1201-1500
Programs: 178
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Secondary Biology PGCE award?

Staffordshire University awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Secondary Biology PGCE take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Secondary Biology PGCE cost?

Tuition for international students is GBP 17,500 per total (GBP 9,790 per total for local students).

Can Secondary Biology PGCE be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Staffordshire University.

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