Overview

The Secondary Chemistry course at the University of Chester allows you to teach Secondary Science with a focus on your specialism. You will develop your subject knowledge, practical skills and pedagogy in all aspects of science at KS3, whilst also developing your expertise in your preferred discipline of Chemistry at KS4 and KS5 depending on your degree and experience.

Career Prospects

On successfully completing your PGCE, you will attain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This will mean that you can then go on to become a teacher in your chosen area when you graduate.

To support you in securing your first teaching post, we host a careers event for each course to support you as you prepare for the teaching market.

Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will be able to advise on your personal statement and can also provide a reference for you.

Once you graduate, whatever you’re PGCE route, you’ll be able to teach across the entire 3-11 age range, and in secondary schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Becoming a Teacher: the Professional Transformation

Becoming a Teacher: Meeting the Teachers' Standards

Professional Knowledge in Secondary Education

Enriching the Teacher

Building Knowledge for Teaching

Learning to teach: Developing Critical Perspectives on the Teaching of the Specialist Subject

Subject Curriculum, Pedagogy and Professional Enquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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More details

The University will accept applications throughout the year, but we would generally advise that you send in your application form by the end of July

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Teaching Secondary Education View 140 other Masters in Chemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will normally:

Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree

Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14950 GBP / year

≈ 14950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Chester

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