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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry) with QTS (11-16)

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Edge Hill University, the PGCE PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry) with QTS (11-16) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. From rates of reaction to nanoparticles, chemistry looks at the structure of the materials that make up everything around us. As a teacher, you’ll inspire pupils to value their science education and open their eyes to the answers chemistry provides. Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary science chemistry curriculum for the 11-16 age range. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Chemistry Subject Knowledge for Teaching
Secondary Science Pedagogy and Curriculum
Classroom Management and Student Engagement
Assessment and Progress Monitoring in Science
Chemistry Practical Teaching and Experimentation
Professional Practice and School Placement
Research Methods in Science Education
Teaching Chemistry for Conceptual Understanding
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementCourse length: 1 year full-time Start dates: September 2026 Location: Edge Hill University Example offers: 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject View full entry criteria Subject(s): Education and Teaching Faculty: Education Department: Secondary and Further Education Entry criteria To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have: A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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70%Professional Jobs
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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry) with QTS (11-16) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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