Biology

Being a Biology teacher

Biology teachers inspire children to discover more about everything – from the human body to the natural world. Biology tends to be taught within a broad science context in the early years of secondary with pupils specialising in the subject as they progress towards exams.

Training options

Biology with science teachers must have a degree in biology or biological sciences plus a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). Alternatively, they can study a degree that combines professional education with Biology.

Four year degree PGDE (post graduate)

Four-year university course in education

For the four-year combined degree and other undergraduate degree programmes you must have at least:

English and two other National Qualifications at SCQF Level 6 (Higher Grade) AND
Mathematics and one other subject at SCQF Level 5 (or an accepted alternative, for example, National 5, Credit Standard Grade or Intermediate 2).

Check the entry requirements with the course provider.

Universities you can study in

University of Stirling

PGDE university courses

Here are the universities you can study for a PDGE in Biology at secondary level. Entry requirements vary so it’s best to check with the course provider.

Universities you can study in

University of Aberdeen University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow University of Strathclyde
University of the West of Scotland Napier University

Even though you’re teaching the same curriculum every year, it doesn’t mean you teach it the same way. Every pupil and class have different needs, so you have to be creative and adaptable; it’s exciting that every day is different.

Natalie Finlayson - Biology Teacher at Leith Academy

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