Overview

Choose PGCE Secondary Science - Physics at the University of Reading

This PGCE secondary science course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach the 11 to 18 age group in secondary schools in England and Wales.

98% of leavers are in work and/or study 15 months after the end of their course (based on the analysis of HESA © HESA 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22, includes postgraduate (taught) Institute of Education responders.)

98% of research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Education).

You’ll develop your skills throughout the programme so that you are ready to share your love of learning and knowledge about science with the children you'll teach.You will be trained to teach biology, physics, and chemistry up to GCSE and your specialism to A level.

You'll develop the professional skills to:

respond flexibly to changing circumstances

maintain and enhance educational standards in secondary schools

continue to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding throughout your professional life.

Careers

The majority of graduates go into schools and inspire children to develop into happy, confident and well-informed individuals. Other alumni take their educational skills to the worlds of business, culture, art, healthcare, human resources, adult learning and further varied fields.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Shared Implementation Secondary

Guided Implementation Secondary

Independent Implementation Secondary

The Reflective Teacher

Investigating Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Teaching Secondary Education 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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Other requirements

General requirements

You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK) in a subject that is related to the subject you intend to teach.

You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualifications.

As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview.

If you accept an offer, you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.

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Tuition Fees

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25850 GBP / full

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / full

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Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 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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