PGCE Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Science (Chemistry) at Kingston University

Programme overview

Want to make a difference to the lives of young people in the classroom? Train to teach in one year with our Secondary Teaching PGCE course for Science. This course will enable you to become an effective, inclusive and evidence informed teacher for the 11-16 age range in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Department: Department of Education | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 - core modules: Perspectives on Policy, Practice and Professionalism for Teachers, Reflexive Teaching.

Career pathways

The course aims to develop your professional skills to help you gain employment in a secondary school and continue with your professional development. Over 95% of our graduates enter the teaching profession after they complete their course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree in a related subject (at least 50% of the degree content needs to be relevant to your subject specialism). You will also need GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above (C or above for examinations taken prior to 2017). If you do not meet the GCSE requirements in any of these subjects, we are happy for you to take your tests externally (via Equivalency Testing or A*Star Equivalency). If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an online interview via Microsoft Teams. The interview process is designed to enable us to assess your suitability to train to teach. English language: Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no component below 6.0, or an approved equivalent - view accepted equivalents.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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

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