Program Overview

Secondary PGCE with QTS (11-19) (Provider-led) (Science with Chemistry)

Overview

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.

Course Content

• What is effective learning – Fundamentals of Practice Phase
• How do we plan for and evidence learning? – Qualifying and Transition Phase
• How do we all learn, what is our role? Enhancement Phase
• How do we all learn and what is our role? (20 credits)
• How do we plan for and evidence learning? (20 credits)
• What is effective learning? (20 credits)

Entry Requirements

• A UK citizen or have permanent residency from outside the UK
• A UK undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant subject
• GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

International Entry Requirements

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

Fees and Funding

• Home: £9,535
• International: £17,500

Careers and Placements

• You will spend a minimum of 24 weeks in two secondary schools, with intensive training placements for an additional four weeks.
• Employment rates are outstanding and have consistently been well above national and London averages year-on-year.

Support and Advice

• Academic skills and study support
• Support from the department
• Personal tutor allocated to support your studies

Accommodation

• Avery Hill halls of residence are a home away from home to over 1,200 students.
• Excellent transport links mean you can be in central London in under 30 minutes.

About the University

• The University of Greenwich is a charity and company limited by guarantee, registered in England.
• Our campuses are located in Avery Hill, Greenwich, and Medway.

How to Apply

• If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study full-time then you apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS).
• If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study part-time then you can apply directly via our online application form.
• If you are from outside the UK, you can apply via UCAS, directly via our online application form or via one of our in-country representatives.