About Secondary Science (biology) With Qts - Bsc (hons) in Birmingham City University
The School of Education and Social Work has a strong partnership across a diverse range of secondary schools within the West Midlands. Located in the heart of the West Midlands, you will gain practical experience in a range of schools with a rich variety of cultural and linguistic influences, religious beliefs and social diversity. The Department of Life Sciences, part of the School of Health Sciences, is committed to delivering high-quality, research-informed teaching in a range of biology and life science fields alongside a developing Life Sciences research portfolio. Staff have expertise in a range of disciplines which will support your scientific development and prepare you for professional practice as a science educator.
The course offers you the chance to gain the professional qualification of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as well as a degree, helping you walk into your dream job as a secondary school teacher immediately after graduating from university.
You will also benefit from the unique and strong partnership between biology educators and subject specialists who are at the forefront of practice in their fields.
IELTS 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in all bands
Higher secondary academic level qualification including mathamatics as a subject
Birmingham City University Highlights
Institution Type |
Public |
Student Population |
25,800 |
FAFSA Code |
G12215 |
Application Cost |
20-26 GBP for UCAS |
Accreditation |
ACCA, CIMA, RIBA, and, many others |
Average Cost of Attendance |
18,086.5-27,575.5 GBP |
Birmingham City University Average Tuition fees and Other Expenses
This figure is an estimate of the basic living costs during the first nine months of studies, which covers most expenses including average tuition fees.
Items |
Amount per annum in GBP |
Tuition and fees |
5,700-13,200 |
Accommodation |
5,483-7,013 |
Food |
2,600 |
Books and supplies |
450 |
Utilities like gas, laundry, electricity, etc |
2,355 |
Transportation |
390 |
Leisure/social activities |
600-960 |
Miscellaneous such as TV license, telephone cost, police registration, subscriptions, etc |
490.5 |
Insurance |
15-117 |
Total |
18,086.5-27,575.5 |