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Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Kingston Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Why choose this course?

Want to make a difference to the lives of young people in the classroom? Train to teach in one year with our PGCE Secondary course.

This course will enable you to become an effective, inclusive and evidence informed teacher.

Why choose this pathway?

This course combines theory and practice of education to prepare you to teach your specialist science pathway (biology, chemistry and physics) in the 11-to-16 phase as well as being able to teach across all science subjects. During the course you will develop your knowledge of how pupils learn science, how to plan effective lessons and practicals; and how assessment can improve learning and teaching in science. You will develop as a reflective teacher who makes informed decisions about how to teach science.

You will develop your knowledge of learning and teaching science through research-led innovative practice that will model new approaches to learning and teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

What you will study

At the heart of our course is a commitment to personalising your journey to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). We'll help you to grow in confidence and competence by providing you with outstanding support as you train. We model good teaching as we train you, so you can transfer what you've experienced into your own practice.

You'll find a supportive learning environment at the University and in our partnership schools. This will help you develop a deep understanding of the secondary curriculum, including your own specialist subject and acquire a range of teaching methods, based upon the latest research in education.

In addition to gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in accordance with government standards, you will also receive the award of PGCE with 60 credits towards our Master of Research in Education (MRes), which you can continue with beyond your PGCE year.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,800per year

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

University information

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    87th

  • Campus address

    Kingston University, River House, 53-57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1LQ, England

Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    70th out of 97 18

    55th out of 55 5

    52nd out of 89 33

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    102 45%

    92nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    30th

    50
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.92 78%

    49th

    19
  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    98 43%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    49th

    24
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.81 76%

    36th

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    132 59%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    45th

    26
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.92 78%

    47th

    17

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