PGCE Secondary Science: Chemistry
University of Reading
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London Road Campus

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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London Road Campus

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Develop your teaching skills, and qualify as a secondary chemistry teacher, with our PGCE Secondary Science with Chemistry course at the Institute of Education. At the University of Reading, we recognise the importance of teaching children to explore, understand and make sense of their world through science. You will be trained to teach biology, physics and chemistry up to GCSE, and chemistry to A-level. How you’ll learn: Training to teach science at the University of Reading is an immersive ...Read more

Develop your teaching skills, and qualify as a secondary chemistry teacher, with our PGCE Secondary Science with Chemistry course at the Institute of Education. At the University of Reading, we recognise the importance of teaching children to explore, understand and make sense of their world through science. You will be trained to teach biology, physics and chemistry up to GCSE, and chemistry to A-level. How you’ll learn: Training to teach science at the University of Reading is an immersive experience, utilising many modes of delivery and participation, with active learning at its core. Your learning will take place through a series of practical seminars and workshops in purpose-built science laboratories, where interactive and discussion-based techniques will encourage you to engage, reflect and challenge. Throughout your course, you will: attend presentations by subject experts, work on tasks in groups, have individual tutorials, write assignments on aspects of teaching and professional studies, visit schools or other education settings, as well as museums and other sites of interest. You'll participate in activities designed to help you plan your teaching effectively and imaginatively. You will also discover how to evaluate your skills, particularly in terms of the quality of learning achieved by pupils.

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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Oct 24

The central university has endemic inefficiency, and can issue communications which leave more questions than answers. However, despite this the staff work hard to deliver good..Read more

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James
24 Oct 23

The campus is a nice place to be with bars and a shop. Central Reading (and good train links to London) are close-by too. Student support are overworked and it shows, however..Read more

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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. 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.

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£954 month

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£2,585 month

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£2,645 month

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Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.

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SR
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28 Oct 24
PhD Chemistry
The central university has endemic inefficiency, and can issue communications which leave more questions than answers. However, despite this the staff work hard to deliver good...
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J
James
24 Oct 23
PhD Chemistry
The campus is a nice place to be with bars and a shop. Central Reading (and good train links to London) are close-by too. Student support are overworked and it shows, however...
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University of Reading
Sidmouth Street London Road Reading RG1 5AG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Reading  0.4 miles away

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