PGCE Science with Chemistry (QTS)
Entry requirements
We welcome your application regardless of your background or experience. For this course, ideally, we are looking for these qualifications:
- A second-class honours degree 2:2 or above with at least 50% chemistry content supported by a strong A Level (or equivalent)
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We also accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills or IELTS.
Months of entry
September
Course content
You will learn to operate as a critically reflective Chemistry teacher and develop competence across the entire range of the National Curriculum for Science. You will learn to integrate theory and practice, as part of a stimulating and ambitious curriculum.
This one-year full-time course, enables you to meet the national standards for the award of qualified teacher status (QTS).
We have a range of specialist science and teaching facilities, providing you with a solid foundation on which to develop your skills and experience. We have excellent relationships with partnership schools.
Accreditations
This course has been accredited by the Teaching Regulation Agency, Department for Education. This will offer you the opportunity to secure a teaching post in all UK state-funded schools.
What you will gain
The Science with Chemistry PGCE course has been developed with input from partnership schools. The curriculum allows you to develop a deep understanding of science pedagogy.
Key principles underpinning the curriculum:
- Careful sequencing of content
- Exploration of current debates and key issues
- Developing knowledge and understanding of the progression of key concepts in science
- Opportunities to practise and put theory into practice, combined with regular and purposeful feedback
- Promoting science and cultural capital with our links to cultural and educational establishments
- Modelling effective instruction and delivery in science, providing opportunities for critical reflection of practice.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCE(QTS)
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Middlesex Enquiries
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 8411 5555