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Postgraduate Certificate
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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Postgraduate Certificate
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
Select a an exam type
Start your teaching career and inspire the next generation of pupils by studying PGCE (Physics) at the University of York.
Why choose York?
Become part of a critically important education community. Learn to be an effective teacher, and gain an insight into the key skills your pupils will need to succeed. Through studying your PGCE at York, you will work with schools across the region to focus on the ever-changing landscape of education.
Gain key classroom experience during your studies. At York, we pride ourselves on our research informed approach to education. With two-thirds of your time spent working in schools on placements, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a classroom setting throughout your course.
Develop your passion for Chemistry. Through bespoke subject-specific training programmes, you will work with leading subject experts throughout your training, gaining practical active experience both in placement and in University sessions. You will also benefit from our expertise as a leading centre for curriculum development, professional training and research.
Take your next step into teaching. This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum science specialising in chemistry at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement. This course is delivered through a University-based core route. and through our partnership with the Nicholas Postgate Academy Trust (NPCAT). We also work in partnership with the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) and Queen Ethelburga’s (QE).
Please reference our course codes when applying. The course codes for PGCE Chemistry are:
F1X1 (core code)
Q816 (NPCAT code)
N105 (QE code)
2:2 or equivalent in Chemistry or a related subject such as Biochemistry. We also accept combined honours degrees where Chemistry (or a related subject) makes up at least 50% of the award.
If your undergraduate degree is not in Chemistry or a related subject, we may still may be able to offer you a place if you also have a postgraduate degree in Chemistry or Grade B in A level Chemistry.
If your undergraduate degree is not at least 50% Chemistry, we may require you to undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course prior to starting your PGCE.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.