Secondary PGCE Science (Chemistry) at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Train to teach Chemistry with a Secondary PGCE at the University of Exeter. Gain qualified teacher status and 60 Masters-level credits through expert-led training. You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach Chemistry and working with a dedicated team of Science teaching experts. Our Chemistry teacher training is informed by the latest education research within the School of Education PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 60 Masters-level credits; DfE Apply code F1X1.

Department: School of Education | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A practical and interactive course, you will explore the aims of science teaching, school laboratory management and the use of ICT to support science teaching and learning. You will explore the key concepts of Chemistry and how to apply this knowledge to design practicals, demonstrations and explanations to address pupils’ misconceptions and to make the subject exciting and accessible. You will train as a science teacher specialising in teaching Key Stage 3-5 Chemistry, with a grounding in Physics and Biology to teach at least Key Stage 3.

Career pathways

The PGCE provides excellent grounding for a long career within education, whether you aspire to become an outstanding classroom practitioner, school leader, or specialist in a specific area of education, the opportunities are broad. Many trainees gain posts in partnership schools thanks to the reputation of Exeter trainees with local headteachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree and GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or equivalent; satisfactory medical assessment, enhanced DBS check and references; selection on the DfE Apply application and interview. Subject requirements: Typically, successful applicants have a good A-level grade or equivalent in Chemistry and a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a relevant subject area. For applicants who need to develop their Chemistry subject knowledge to gain access onto a PGCE it is possible to take a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course . There are several options available which can be discussed at interview. If you have a broad science background and aren’t sure which Science subject you should apply to, please contact Dr Luke Graham for an informal discussion.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/teacher-training/apply/

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