Ormskirk,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry) with QTS (11-16) in Ormskirk United Kingdom | Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University
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Ormskirk United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,500
(c. USD22,046.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
From reaction kinetics to nanomaterials, chemistry explores the composition of substances that form our world. As an educator, you'll motivate students to appreciate their scientific studies and discover how chemistry explains the world around them. Our one-year PGCE program equips you to teach chemistry within the secondary science curriculum for ages 11-16. We'll guide you throughout your journey as you progress toward leading your own classroom. Our faculty will introduce essential teaching methodologies and theoretical foundations to help you become a skilled, self-assured secondary chemistry teacher. You'll receive ongoing support from your Personal Tutor, along with advice from your specialist mentor and placement supervisor during teaching practice.
Career prospects
Upon completing this 12-month program, you'll be prepared to begin your career as a newly qualified chemistry specialist in secondary science education.
This PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry) program holds accreditation from the Department for Education. Earning this qualification leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), preparing you for roles as an early career teacher specializing in secondary school chemistry. Your academic achievements and practical teaching experience will also provide a strong foundation for advancing to MA, MRes, MSc, or PhD-level studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level in a relevant subject (or equivalent qualification).
GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification).
Satisfactory levels of information and communications technology competence.
A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.
IELTS Academic - Overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT) - Overall score of 90 or above with minimum elements of listening 23, reading 23, speaking 22 and writing 26
GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification).
Satisfactory levels of information and communications technology competence.
A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.
IELTS Academic - Overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT) - Overall score of 90 or above with minimum elements of listening 23, reading 23, speaking 22 and writing 26
Tuition
GBP
16,500