PGCE (Secondary): Science Education (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Becoming an effective teacher is more than just transmitting knowledge. Well support and encourage you on your journey to becoming a science teacher who can inspire a new generation of world-changers.Why study PGCE (Secondary) Science Education at Goldsmiths?You will be encouraged to form your own opinions on education through first-hand experience and reflective thinking.You will develop qualities that will enable you to not only be an outstanding classroom practitioner, but also be in a ...Read more

Becoming an effective teacher is more than just transmitting knowledge. We'll support and encourage you on your journey to becoming a science teacher who can inspire a new generation of world-changers.

Why study PGCE (Secondary) Science Education at Goldsmiths?

  • You will be encouraged to form your own opinions on education through first-hand experience and reflective thinking.
  • You will develop qualities that will enable you to not only be an outstanding classroom practitioner, but also be in a position to participate in and influence the future development of science education for the future.
  • The programme focuses on modelling the science classroom in workshops – and you’ll be encouraged think critically about what you see and experience. You’ll also be encouraged to reflect on ‘what works for you’, and incorporate some of these ‘active’ teaching and learning strategies into your own practice.
  • What is science? What is subject knowledge? What knowledge do we need to teach a scientific idea well? Do theories link with our own personal viewpoints? We want you to make informed decisions in your teaching practice, and so you’ll be encouraged to discuss and question your thoughts on a range of issues central to science teaching.
  • The programme is designed to make you a secure, reflective and questioning science teacher – one who encourages pupils to think, question and understand.
  • You will observe, participate in, and take responsibility for lessons in one of our partnership schools. This will involve being allocated a school mentor who will be your “go to” person to facilitate your learning and progress in the classroom.
  • You will have access to a strong professional network of school and University-based colleagues who will support you throughout the programme and school placements.

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It is also possible to study this course via our School Direct programme. Please visit our School Direct page to see which schools offer this subject.

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What students say
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07 Feb 24

Overall pretty decent compared to the us and..Read more

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Rumeyza
27 Feb 23

This university is honest really great for student support, they have a lot of staff that helps with student mental health and is on top of their commitments...Read more

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Entry requirements

Students will need: to meet our fitness to train requirements: a GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics. Please note, we can only accept some UK and international GCSE equivalent qualifications. A complete list of accepted UK GCSE equivalencies can be found here: link. If you have a non-UK qualification that you believe is GCSE equivalent, you must check this with the Admissions team. They should have an undergraduate honours degree, at 2:2 or above from a university in the United Kingdom or an international equivalent in a subject related to the Science that you wish to teach. If you have done a degree that goes across the sciences then 50% of your degree must comprise of the science subject you wish to study. Psychology may be acceptable depending on the modules you have chosen during your degree and your A-level qualifications. If your degree does not have the 50% required in your chosen science you can still submit an application as you may still be able to gain a place subject to completing a subject enhancement course (mainly for Chemistry and Physics).

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£9,250 per year

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£20,160 per year

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£20,160 per year

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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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