Master of Science [M.Sc] [Computing] From University of Brighton

TheÊSecondary Education (QTS) - Science - Biology programme offered by the University of BirminghamÊdevelops your skills and abilities in understanding the complexities which surround the teaching and learning of science; the subject knowledge and the pedagogy. We hope to develop you as a reflective teacher who considers carefully the choices in how to teach Science: Biology and makes informed decisions about how you work best with students.

Teaching practice will take several forms: school placements and also team teaching while at the University. You will also get involved in small scale research projects for your assignments so that you can evaluate the theory in practice and integrate this learning into your own teaching.

At the University of Birmingham we believe we should provide student teachers with the highest level of teacher training possible, and this is why we offer a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDipEd) rather than a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Both qualifications lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) but the PGDipEd also offers the equivalent of 120 credits at MasterÕs level (out of 180), which makes it a highly rewarding course by combining both theory and practice.

Careers

Local schools have a high regard for Birmingham Science: Biology PGDipEd (QTS) students. The employability rate was 100% and all graduatesÊobtained employment in a teaching role. Many of our former students hold promoted posts in our partnership schools.