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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Chemistry (General) Teaching (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

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.

Choosing your path

You can choose to study this course as a University of York PGCE trainee or through one of our School Direct routes in partnership with one of the following teaching alliances:

  • Yorkshire Teaching School Alliance
  • The Pathfinder Teaching School Alliance
  • All Saints, York (Diocese of Middlesbrough Teaching Alliance)
  • Teach North

Accreditation

On successful completion this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

Careers and Skills

Most of our graduates become teachers, but the skills you learn will open other career paths too.

Career Opportunities

  • Chemistry teacher
  • Educational administrator
  • Education consultant
  • Learning mentor
  • Youth worker
  • Science writer

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)

£23,900

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: 2:2 or equivalent in Chemistry or a related subject such as Biochemistry. We also accept combined honours degrees where Chemistry (or a related subject) makes up at least 50% of the award. If your undergraduate degree is not in Chemistry or a related subject, we may still may be able to offer you a place if you also have a postgraduate degree in Chemistry or Grade B in A level Chemistry. If your undergraduate degree is not at least 50% Chemistry, we may require you to undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course prior to starting your PGCE. Additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (C), GCSE English grade 4 (C).