Biology and Professional Education, BSc (Hons)

Enrol in our BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) Education (Secondary) degree to study under world-renowned academics and experienced educators with robust links to local schools. This provides access to innovative practices and research throughout your secondary teaching programme.Our forward-thinking professional education model allows ample time for you to build expertise as a secondary school teacher over four years, fostering confidence and critical self-reflection. Unlike the one-year Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), this course offers a tailored learning experience and a research-driven qualification, preparing you for immediate entry into secondary education. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, our education research ranked third in Scotland for output quality, with 100% of impact and environment rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We also partner with Forth Valley College to deliver chemistry and physics teaching courses.To teach in state schools in England or Wales, you must obtain qualified teacher status (QTS), which is available through this secondary-level programme.