Our Postgraduate/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to become a secondary school teacher of science, specialising in chemistry. You will focus on addressing the needs of pupils aged 11-16 and beyond, benefiting from the vast knowledge of the Royal Society of Chemistry and its representatives. Your resources include free online continuing professional development (CPD) courses to support you in your career.
During your time with us, you will develop your teaching skills, learning how to address the needs of secondary school pupils at Key Stage 3 and 4. You will also develop your expertise, practical knowledge and theoretical understanding of science. By the end of the course, you will be formally assessed against the Teachers’ Standards to gain Qualified Teacher Status in addition to the PGCE qualification
What you should know about this course
- Ofsted rated the quality of teacher training in secondary education as 'Good' in its report for Initial Teacher Education 2016.
- Graduates will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Our one-year course comprises of 60 days of university training and 120 days of school-based placements.
- Your practical experience is gained in two schools, where you will develop your science and physics teaching with the support of a specialist teacher.
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Professional Studies (15 credits)
- Placement A (20 credits)
- Placement B1 (20 credits)
- Placement B2 (20 credits)
- Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy – Science (level 7) (45 credits)
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University
University of Greenwich
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Country
United Kingdom
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Program Discipline
Law, Politics, Social, Community Service and Teach
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Duration
1 year
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Tuition fee
GBP 14500.00 / Per Year
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Cost of Living
GBP 10-12,000 a year
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Average processing time
1 month
Program Category
Undergraduate Program
IELTs Requirements:
Total score
7.0
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Writing band score
7.0 (min)
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Listening band score
5.5 (min)
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Reading band score
5.5 (min)
