PGCE Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

Skilled teachers make a difference to the lives of those they teach. This teacher training course is designed to enable you to become a qualified, passionate teacher of Science in Secondary schools. We encourage you to embrace the professional qualities and attributes that successful teachers need, including: With our support, you’ll become an empathetic and skilled teaching professional who is responsive to the needs of all pupils.

Faculty: School of Education and Humanities | Duration: One year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PGCE Secondary programme covers all subjects and is studied full-time over one academic year. Your first school placement begins with familiarisation, where you observe your Training Mentors teaching the classes that you will eventually take over. You’ll teach parts of lessons before assuming responsibility for them.

Career pathways

As a graduate of our PGCE with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you can begin your teaching career right away. During the course, we offer support with applications and interviews so that you can give your teaching career the best possible start.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to apply you'll need to have completed, or be in the final year of a UK degree (or equivalent qualification). You're required to have a good honours degree with at least 50% suitable science content for the route you're applying to do, which you should state clearly on your application. You'll also need GCSE passes at grade 4/C or above or recognised equivalents in English and Maths. If you don't have the required subject knowledge, you may be required to take a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course. Before enrolment: Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List check, Prohibition from Teaching check and Fitness to Train to Teach questionnaire. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed online, including a short teaching exercise and a discussion of educational issues.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,310 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: One year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

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