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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum science at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement, specialising in chemistry.; Learn to be an effective science teacher. Gain insight into key skills across the science curriculum: questioning, assessing learning, lesson planning, management of practical work and laboratory safety.; Get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research in teaching and learning. Benefit from our expertise as a leading centre for curriculum development, professional training and research.; On successful completion this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE). The Department of Education is located in Derwent College, on the west part of our campus. Your university sessions will take place in a variety of locations around campus.
