PGCE Chemistry
University of York
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This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum science at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement, specialising in chemistry.Learn to be an effective science teacher. Gain insight into key skills across the science curriculum: questioning, assessing learning, lesson planning, management of practical work and laboratory safety.Get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research in teaching and learning. Benefit from our expertise as a leading centre for curriculum ...Read more

This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum science at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement, specialising in chemistry.

Learn to be an effective science teacher. Gain insight into key skills across the science curriculum: questioning, assessing learning, lesson planning, management of practical work and laboratory safety.

Get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research in teaching and learning. Benefit from our expertise as a leading centre for curriculum development, professional training and research.

Accreditation

On successful completion this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).

Careers and Skills

Most of our graduates become teachers, but the skills you learn will open other career paths too.

Career Opportunities

  • Chemistry teacher
  • Educational administrator
  • Education consultant
  • Learning mentor
  • Youth worker
  • Science writer

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49/101
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17th
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Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: 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. Additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (C), GCSE English grade 4 (C).

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£23,900 per year

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Chemistry with a year abroad MChem (Hons)
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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