Secondary PGCE with QTS (11-19) (Provider-led) (Science with Chemistry)

University of Greenwich

If you’re passionate about chemistry and want to spark that same curiosity in young minds, our PGCE Science with Chemistry will turn your enthusiasm for science into a rewarding teaching career.This inspiring course combines academic excellence with real classroom experience, preparing you to teach science at the secondary level (Key Stages 3 and 4), specialising in Chemistry. You’ll learn how to make abstract concepts come alive through engaging experiments and demonstrations, and plan interactive lessons that help students relate chemistry to everyday life.Our experienced tutors and dedicated school mentors will develop both your subject expertise and pedagogical skills through lectures, workshops, and school placements. You’ll explore key areas such as curriculum design, assessment, adaptive teaching, and inclusive education, while gaining practical experience in local schools that will build your confidence in the classroom.Our close partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) enriches your training with specialist workshops, hands-on laboratory activities, and access to cutting-edge teaching resources.“Trainees are given ample opportunity to put their learning into practice through the ongoing school-based element of their course. This ensures that trainee teachers make a highly confident start to their careers in teaching.” - Ofsted, 2023By the end of the programme, you’ll qualify with both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE, fully equipped to inspire the next generation of scientists and make a real impact in secondary education.