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I know this is still a long way away but it's better to be prepared early than be rushing stuff at the end.

I currently have an offer for Master of Biology at St Andrews (integrated masters course) and would really like to become a teacher afterward. How does the PGCE work? What do you need when applying? How many can you apply for at once in case you get rejected? Is there any other information about the application process than is important?

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bwilliams

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Hello

PGCE applications go through UCAS Track in a similar way to how you have applied for your current offer.

You will usually have three choices initially. If you are unsuccessful, you can add more one at a time. Find out more here: https://www.ucas.com/postgraduate/teacher-training/ucas-teacher-training-apply-and-track

The requirements are different between courses and also differ between England, Wales and Scotland. It would be best for you to check the university admission requirements for the individual courses.

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username4867806

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Original post by bwilliams

Hello

PGCE applications go through UCAS Track in a similar way to how you have applied for your current offer.

You will usually have three choices initially. If you are unsuccessful, you can add more one at a time. Find out more here: https://www.ucas.com/postgraduate/teacher-training/ucas-teacher-training-apply-and-track

The requirements are different between courses and also differ between England, Wales and Scotland. It would be best for you to check the university admission requirements for the individual courses.

Thank you!

How does funding work? What about accommodation?

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bwilliams

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Apply for funding as you would from student finance. More info below.

https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training/bursaries-and-scholarships-for-teacher-training

Accommodation works the same as other undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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username4867806

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Original post by bwilliams

Apply for funding as you would from student finance. More info below.

https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training/bursaries-and-scholarships-for-teacher-training

Accommodation works the same as other undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Thought so. Just wanted to make sure :smile:

Thanks again!

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username3231782

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Original post by bwilliams

Apply for funding as you would from student finance. More info below.

https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training/bursaries-and-scholarships-for-teacher-training

Accommodation works the same as other undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Hi!
Do you think the government will still do these bursaries when we graduate in 3 or 4 years?

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bwilliams

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Original post by Polinaa

Hi!
Do you think the government will still do these bursaries when we graduate in 3 or 4 years?

The bursaries fluctuate depending on the demand for your subject. In 3-4 years, there probably will still be bursaries. I don't know how much they will be though. What subject are you hoping to teach?

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username3231782

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Original post by bwilliams

The bursaries fluctuate depending on the demand for your subject. In 3-4 years, there probably will still be bursaries. I don't know how much they will be though. What subject are you hoping to teach?

Thank you for your reply. My subject is chemistry :smile:

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bwilliams

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Original post by Polinaa

Thank you for your reply. My subject is chemistry :smile:

I'm very confident that chemistry will definitely have a bursary in 3-4 years so don't worry.

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username3231782

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Original post by bwilliams

I'm very confident that chemistry will definitely have a bursary in 3-4 years so don't worry.

That’s good to hear. Thank you !

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username4867806

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Original post by bwilliams

The bursaries fluctuate depending on the demand for your subject. In 3-4 years, there probably will still be bursaries. I don't know how much they will be though. What subject are you hoping to teach?

Is Biology likely to still have some sort of bursary?

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bwilliams

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Original post by Treetop321

Is Biology likely to still have some sort of bursary?

The majority are likely to have some sort of bursary. I can't see it changing drastically in the next few years. However, biology will have a smaller bursary than chemistry. Although, I really am using a crystal ball here so don't count on it being thrown out by the government! Maths, sciences, languages are likely to remain in the top bunch. Chemisty, physics and maths are usually the top of the bunch. Remember, you need to have achieved certain qualifications to access the bursaries so always check the terms and cons. E.g. depending on degree and A-level in some cases.

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