Overview

Troughout this PGCE Secondary Science with Chemistry course at London Metropolitan University you’ll develop your teaching strategies and pedagogical techniques at London Met as well as exploring the fundamentals of how children learn. These study sessions will include collaborative projects and school-based work with other trainees, as well as how to implement teaching and pupil assessment.

Quick Facts:

The Secondary Science with Chemistry course at London Metropolitan University benefits from their London location, which will widen your experience of teaching in multicultural urban environments. Through your two placements at our partnership secondary schools, you’ll help develop lesson plans and contribute to the development of pupils’ scientific skills and knowledge.
They place great emphasis on the importance of gaining feedback from your peers and colleagues during your placements. You’ll complete a weekly reflection and contribute to discussions online in order to further develop your understanding of the role of a secondary teacher.

Career opportunities:

On successful completion of the PGCE Secondary Science with Chemistry course at London Metropolitan University you will achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for teaching science at Key Stage 3 (ages 11 to 14 years old) and Key Stage 4 (ages 14 to 16 years old), and your chemistry specialism at Key Stage 4.

London Metropolitan's students have an excellent rate of gaining Qualified Teacher Status and finding teaching positions within six months of graduating. Their trainees have gone on to become chemistry teachers at schools including Cardinal Pole Catholic School, South Hampstead High School, Platanos College and more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum Studies

Professionalism and Inclusive Practice

School Experience to Progress Point

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Natural Sciences Teaching View 197 other Masters in Teaching in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A UK degree, preferably grade 2.2 or equivalent, in Chemistry or related subjects including geology, metallurgy, chemical engineering and forensic science
Literacy and numeracy tests — these are university-based tests, which you will be asked to undertake at your interview
A valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and Confirmation of Fitness to Teach (eg a London Metropolitan University Health Check) which you will be advised to apply for after an offer is made

GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)*

If you hold a third class degree, you may still be considered, particularly if this qualification is supported by a completed master's degree or relevant work experience.

They do make conditional offers (with strict deadlines) so it is important that you include all pending qualifications in your application.

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Tuition Fees

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19500 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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