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PGCE iQTS Secondary Chemistry (11-16)

Bristol, UWE

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Bristol, UWE

Course options

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Study our PGCE Secondary Chemistry with International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) to develop your skills in teaching chemistry to eleven- to sixteen-year-olds in international schools. UWE Bristol's iQTS develops committed, collaborative, adaptable and solution-focused teachers, through high-quality training in international spaces. We put learners at the heart of teaching, celebrating difference to help transform the lives of children and young people in our global society. Study our iQTS (PGCE) Secondary Chemistry (11-16) and you'll benefit from high-quality, evidence-based training, where you'll study online and put your learning into practice in the classroom. As part of this year-long course, you'll study for a master's level Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), while achieving International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS). The iQTS is a new online, internationally focused teaching qualification launched by the UK Government in 2022, which is highly valued in international education. This award enables you to engage in English teacher training online, based in international schools. On successful completion, the Department for Education (DfE) in England, will automatically award you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach in schools in England too. Why study PGCE Secondary Chemistry (with iQTS) at UWE Bristol? UWE Bristol are highly experienced in teacher training and education, both campus-based and online, and we're one of a small number of institutions offering the iQTS. We're committed to training reflective and creative teachers for the future, able to provide first-class educational experiences and make a significant difference to children's lives. We'll train you to do so in partnership with the school where you're currently working, or where you've secured a role. Teaching secondary chemistry is a challenging and rewarding career, with a high level of job satisfaction. It's a great privilege, as well as a great responsibility, to be able to influence and shape the progress of children and young people. All children deserve to learn well, with enthusiastic, knowledgeable teachers. Our iQTS secondary award is suitable for candidates seeking to improve their fundamental teaching skills and employability overseas and in England. The award will offer you an opportunity to start teacher training or develop your existing teaching career.

Application deadline

10/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 7,850per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1QY, United Kingdom

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With its excellent graduate employability record, you can be confident you’ll get all the skills you need to leave as a career-ready graduate.
With students coming from over 160 countries, UWE Bristol is a diverse global community where everyone is warmly welcomed.
The Global Student Support team offers international students support and organises lots of events to help you settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    39th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    126 55%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    35th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    42nd

    26

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