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PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry) at University of Reading - UCAS

Course summary

Develop your teaching skills, and qualify as a secondary chemistry teacher, with our highly regarded PGCE Secondary Science with Chemistry course at the Institute of Education. This Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Science course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach the 11-18 age group in secondary schools in England and Wales. We recognise the importance of being able to teach children to explore, understand and make sense of their world through science. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-pg/pgce-secondary-education-chemistry

Modules

Sample modules may include:

  • Shared Implementation Secondary
  • Guided Implementation Secondary
  • Independent Implementation Secondary
  • The Reflective Teacher
  • Investigating Practice
Check our website for more details about the course structure.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Secondary

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK) in a subject that is related to the subject you intend to teach. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5. You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualifications. As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview. You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy. If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Whole course
EU £25850 Whole course
England £9250 Whole course
Northern Ireland £9250 Whole course
Scotland £9250 Whole course
Wales £9250 Whole course
Channel Islands £9250 Whole course
International £25850 Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry) at University of Reading - UCAS