Biology - Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE Only)

Edinburgh Napier University
Postgraduate Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) Full-time 1 Year Biomedical sciencesBiologyTeaching

About this course

Think differently about teaching and stand in the classroom confident, experienced and equipped from day one.

Our one-year PGDE courses allow you to qualify as a secondary school teacher in your specialist subject.

If you want to make a career teaching Biology and science in secondary schools, this course is for you. Now is your opportunity to inspire young people with your enthusiasm and love of the subject.

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 not just with university tutors, but also the wider educational community and experts who will give you holistic advice and support on many issues affecting young people and school communities.

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Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)

Location: Edinburgh

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2319 Teaching professionals
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
3111 Laboratory technicians
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists

Course Details

Qualification
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Biomedical sciences, Biology, Teaching