Secondary PGCE with QTS (11-19) (Provider-led) (Science with Chemistry)
University of Greenwich
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Avery Hill Campus

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Want to be a secondary school chemistry teacher? Train at Greenwich in secondary level PGCE, Science with Chemistry.This Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to become a secondary school teacher of science, specialising in chemistry. You will focus on addressing the needs of pupils aged 11-19 and beyond.While you are with us, you will enhance your teaching abilities, gaining the proficiency to cater to the educational requirements of secondary school students in Key Stages ...Read more

Want to be a secondary school chemistry teacher? Train at Greenwich in secondary level PGCE, Science with Chemistry.

This Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to become a secondary school teacher of science, specialising in chemistry. You will focus on addressing the needs of pupils aged 11-19 and beyond.

While you are with us, you will enhance your teaching abilities, gaining the proficiency to cater to the educational requirements of secondary school students in Key Stages 3 and 4. Simultaneously, you will expand your knowledge, hands-on experience, and theoretical comprehension of the field of science. Upon completion of the program, you will undergo a formal evaluation against the Teachers' Standards, earning Qualified Teacher Status in conjunction with your PGCE qualification.

Our lectures delivered by experts in their field will help you widen your individual skills, expertise, and background knowledge in your subject specialism. We'll build on your natural flair, so you can successfully engage with young students.

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Chemistry
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28/101
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50th
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110th
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Ionela
28 Mar 22

The University of Greenwich has a lovely location and a lovely student life. The best aspects of my uni experience are the teachers, that are lovely with everyone, very..Read more

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13 Feb 20

It is great to be independent and live by one's self...Read more

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Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2 or above In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C or equivalent. We accept equivalency tests from Equivalency Testing for Career Development and A Star Equivalency Testing

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£9,250 per year

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £9250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,000 per year

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17000. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,000 per year

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17000. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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Ionela
28 Mar 22
The University of Greenwich has a lovely location and a lovely student life. The best aspects of my uni experience are the teachers, that are lovely with everyone, very...
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13 Feb 20
It is great to be independent and live by one's self....
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University of Greenwich
University of Greenwich , Greenwich

With over 130 years’ experience in teaching excellence, the University of Greenwich is a top three London university (StudentCrowd...

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University of Greenwich
Mansion Site Bexley Road Eltham Bexley London SE9 2PQ United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Woolwich Arsenal  1.7 miles away Nearest train station: Falconwood  0.4 miles away
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