Secondary Science PGCE with QTS
St Mary's University, Twickenham
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The science PGCE course at St Mary’s University offers the opportunity to train to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All trainees offer one science subject area as a specialism and can show evidence of understanding of the other two specialisms for Key Stage 3 level. The Science PGCE course covers all aspects of science teaching and learning, with an emphasis on practical activities for use in school. There is a strong emphasis on investigative science, as well as planning for the whole ...Read more

The science PGCE course at St Mary’s University offers the opportunity to train to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All trainees offer one science subject area as a specialism and can show evidence of understanding of the other two specialisms for Key Stage 3 level. The Science PGCE course covers all aspects of science teaching and learning, with an emphasis on practical activities for use in school. There is a strong emphasis on investigative science, as well as planning for the whole ability range to ensure that all pupils are able to make progress. Trainees are assessed on their ability to teach pupils in the 11-16 age range, but opportunities for A Level teaching is also included in the programme as appropriate. The quality of the provision at St Mary’s is valued by our trainees and schools, resulting in high levels of ECT employment in our partnership schools. Employment rates following the PGCE course are frequently over 90 percent in teaching roles.

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What students say
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Sampson
31 Oct 25

The support is overwhelmingly good. Plus the diversity of backgrounds make it a home for all irrespective of religion or orientation. Sometimes I feel like I should study a course..Read more

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Daniel
29 Oct 25

It's a great place to be considering the multinational composition of the student population. Their staff are quite welcoming and the support system is..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students are expected to have a good degree in (2:2 or above) a related subject. GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at level 4 (grade C if taken before 2017) or above or equivalent. At least one of the GCSEs (or equivalence) must be in place at application.

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£9,535 per year

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Accommodation fees - Total cost- 10,515.96 (Cashin and Cronin halls of residence)

£17,970 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation fees - Total cost- 10,515.96 (Cashin and Cronin halls of residence)

£17,970 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation fees - Total cost- 10,515.96 (Cashin and Cronin halls of residence)

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31 Oct 25
Secondary Science PGCE with QTS
The support is overwhelmingly good. Plus the diversity of backgrounds make it a home for all irrespective of religion or orientation. Sometimes I feel like I should study a course...
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Daniel
29 Oct 25
Secondary Science PGCE with QTS
It's a great place to be considering the multinational composition of the student population. Their staff are quite welcoming and the support system is...
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St Mary's University, Twickenham
Waldegrave Road Strawberry Hill Twickenham Greater London TW1 4SX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Strawberry Hill  0.2 miles away
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