Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary Education: Chemistry with Science / Physics with Science at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The PGDE Secondary Education (Chemistry with Science / Physics with Science) is a one-year full-time Professional Graduate Diploma that leads to a career as a secondary science teacher, accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. It includes two school-based placements of seven and eleven weeks.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: August 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Academic modules are taught through lectures and seminars covering pedagogy, subject-specific teaching methods, educational philosophy, psychology, sociology, classroom management and assessment, alongside micro-teaching and two 20-credit school placements. Assessment is by essays, individual presentations and a portfolio.

Career pathways

Teaching subject-specific science courses in secondary schools. Eligible students can join the Scottish Teacher Induction Scheme, a year of full-time employment towards full GTCS registration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Per the GTCS Memorandum on Entry Requirements (July 2024): a degree (ordinary or honours) from a UK institution or equivalent, in Chemistry or Physics, containing at least 80 SCQF credits in the subject including 40 at SCQF Level 7 and 40 at Level 8 or above. Also Scottish Higher English (C), or GCSE English Language and Literature at B/6, or Communications 4 and Literature 1; and Scottish National 5 Mathematics (C) or equivalent. Some experience working with children and young people is expected. Entry is subject to an interview and a PVG check. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking; TOEFL exams taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students Source

International applicants: GBP 21,800 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: August 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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