MA Secondary Education (Honours) with Chemistry in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen

Ignite a love for STEM in young learners, helping them explore endless opportunities while building crucial skills for their future careers. Our program provides a adaptable route for college students to advance to university, establishing a strong foundation in your chosen field to become a secondary chemistry teacher. We strive to deepen your expertise and abilities to meet modern teaching demands, motivating students to embrace STEM education through diverse instructional methods and hands-on learning. This degree offers HND chemistry graduates a flexible pathway to complete our MA (Hons) in Secondary Education, qualifying you to teach STEM subjects in secondary schools.During the initial university year (Year 3), you'll complete 60 credits in Education along with 60 credits in chemistry courses, reinforcing your previous studies and preparing you for classroom application in the final MA year. The Year 3 education curriculum establishes core knowledge about policy and STEM education, which expands in Year 4. You can customize your learning path and choose to conclude your studies after Year 3 if preferred.Entry into Year 4 and teacher training requires meeting specific criteria (including credits, English, and Math qualifications) outlined in the memorandum of entry, verified through interview assessments. Year 4 follows the accredited PGDE Secondary program, featuring one 60-credit Education course and a 60-credit placement (totaling 18 weeks across two schools) where you'll teach chemistry.Upon finishing the MA (Honours) Secondary Education with Chemistry, you'll gain provisional registration with Scotland's General Teaching Council (GTCS), enabling you to begin your probationary year teaching your specialization in secondary schools nationwide.