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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

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Train to teach in one year with our Secondary Teaching PGCE course for Science. This course will enable you to become an effective, inclusive and evidence informed teacher for the 11-16 age range in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. It also offers the opportunity to develop your teaching skills for sixth form level.Kingston University's PGCE Science course is the perfect platform for you to kickstart your teaching career.Throughout our Science PGCE course, you will immerse yourself in topics such as genetics and interdependence, chemical kinetics and organic chemistry, and mechanics and energy. All while gaining an understanding of the curriculum requirements for teaching Biology, Physics or Chemistry to 11-16 year-olds, including GCSEs. As You will expand your expertise and boost your career prospects.You will develop your ability to teach topical and complex conceptual issues with confidence. This understanding will be enhanced by visits to the Science and Natural History Museums. You will also work with organisations like the Association for Science Education (ASE), the Institute of Biology, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the Institute of Physics.You will be trained by leading practitioners in the area who will support your emergence as a highly effective, research-engaged teacher. Indeed, many of our staff are research active. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies.You will have the chance to put your learning into practice at Kingston University's partnership schools. These schools, alongside the University, will provide the personalised support you need to achieve your best and go on to a successful and fulfilling career in secondary education.The rest of the time will be spent being taught by highly experienced professionals who will support your emergence as a highly effective, research-engaged teacher.The Department of Education provides the latest in classroom technology to ensure you embark on your work experience with the utmost confidence.We also have a number of teaching rooms set up to replicate classrooms. Each classroom is subject based.

Tuition fees

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£ 19,200per 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

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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A global learning environment with students from more than 140 countries, developing cross-cultural awareness and the skills needed for international careers.
Industry-connected education that embeds enterprise, applied learning and employer insight to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workplace.
Continued investment in campuses, digital learning and the Future Skills curriculum to equip students with adaptable, career-ready expertise.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    68th out of 87 8

    46th out of 48 1

    57th out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    110 49%

    67th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    72nd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.25 81%

    21st

    56

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    102 45%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    46th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.13 78%

    29th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    113 53%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    16th

    31

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.28 82%

    29th

    16

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