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Qualification
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Location
Derwent College
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
16-SEP-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
This course will prepare you to teach National Curriculum science at KS3 and KS4 (11-16) with a post-16 enhancement, specialising in chemistry.
Learn to be an effective science teacher. Gain insight into key skills across the science curriculum: questioning, assessing learning, lesson planning, management of practical work and laboratory safety.
Get to grips with up-to-date thinking and the latest research in teaching and learning. Benefit from our expertise as a leading centre for curriculum development, professional training and research.
Choosing your path
You can choose to study this course as a University of York PGCE trainee or through one of our School Direct routes in partnership with one of the following teaching alliances:
- Yorkshire Teaching School Alliance
- The Pathfinder Teaching School Alliance
- All Saints, York (Diocese of Middlesbrough Teaching Alliance)
- Teach North
Accreditation
On successful completion this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is awarded by the Department for Education (DfE).
Careers and Skills
Most of our graduates become teachers, but the skills you learn will open other career paths too.
Career Opportunities
- Chemistry teacher
- Educational administrator
- Education consultant
- Learning mentor
- Youth worker
- Science writer
Tuition fees
- United States
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£ 23,900per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
17th
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Campus address
University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
7th out of 55
31st out of 89 9
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Entry standards
/ Max 223171 75%14th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10090.0 90%11th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.01 80%24th
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Entry standards
/ Max 199138 61%32nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10065.0 65%60th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.55 71%84th
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