PGDE Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Chemistry) at Edinburgh Napier University

Programme overview

If you want to make a career teaching Chemistry and science in secondary schools, this course is for you. Now is your opportunity to inspire young people with your enthusiasm and love of the subject. This new course is designed to blend knowledge, research and the experiences of successful teachers.

Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time; also available part-time | Intake: August | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course are a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution, or degree of an equivalent standard from an institution outside the UK. The degree should be in the subject to be taught and contain at least two graduating courses (80 credits) in the relevant subject. A minimum of 40 credits should be from Year 2 of study. Ordinary Degrees are also acceptable. We also require Scottish Higher English at Grade C or equivalent as well as National 5 Mathematics or National 5 Applications of Mathematics at grade C or equivalent. Please note you will also be expected to attend an interview. SUBJECT-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE Chemistry 80 Credits across two modules are acceptable. UCAS code: F1X1.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,975 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Intake: August

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate/how-to-apply/useful-application-information

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