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PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry)

PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Chemistry (General) Teaching In Secondary Schools

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach Science and working with a dedicated team of Science teaching experts

The course is active and participatory, placing considerable emphasis on working collaboratively with others and learning together

You will train as a science teacher specialising in teaching Key Stage 3-5 Chemistry with a grounding in Physics and Biology to at least Key Stage 3

You will develop your confidence, competence and independence as a teacher with the unique

  • Exeter Model of Initial Teacher Education
  • which progressively increases your school-based teaching over three terms

    You will join a supportive community of trainees and teachers who are passionate about education and research and will support you during your course and beyond

    Achieving the PGCE provides 60 M-level credits alongside your Qualified Teacher Status.

    Careers

    The PGCE provides excellent grounding for a long career within education, whether you aspire to become an outstanding classroom practitioner, school leader, or specialist in a specific area of education, the opportunities are broad.

    Modules

    The principal aims of the module are to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the background issues and practice of the current teaching of Science and Chemistry in the secondary school, and to enable them to meet the Standards for the Award of Qualified Teacher Status.

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    For this course (per year)

    £9,250

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £23,700

    Entry requirements

    Secondary PGCE students must have an honours degree and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or equivalent. A satisfactory medical assessment and DBS enhanced check are also requirements for entry to this programme. Selection is based on the information provided on the DfE Apply application and on performance at interview. Typically, successful applicants have a good A-level grade or equivalent in Chemistry and a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a relevant subject area.? For applicants who need to develop their Chemistry subject knowledge to gain access onto a PGCE it is possible to take a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. There are several options available which can be discussed at interview. For applicants without the required GCSE pass at grade C/grade 4, we accept a Grade 4 pass in the English and Mathematics equivalency tests offered by A Star Equivalency and equivalencytesting.com (please do contact the PGCE Admissions team for further guidance before signing up for an equivalency test).