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  Secondary Education (Physics) PGCE


Nottingham Trent University    Nottingham Institute of Education

Full time September PGCE 1 year full time
Education (11) Physics (29)

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Are you passionate about teaching Physics at secondary level? Look no further than our Secondary Education (Physics) PGCE programme. This comprehensive teaching degree equips you with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to excel in the classroom. With a combination of university-based learning and classroom placements, you'll become a confident professional ready to embark on your teaching career. Choose between two recognised teaching qualifications, both leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Delve into specialist science education topics, such as practical work, assessment, and health and safety. Plus, benefit from our strong industry links and state-of-the-art facilities. Join us and shape the future of education.

About the course

This teaching degree provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to teach Physics at secondary level. Time is spent in the University and in classroom placements, ensuring that by the end of the course, trainees are confident professionals ready to begin teaching in secondary schools.

The award is offered at two levels. Both are recognised teaching qualifications, but the postgraduate award will allow fast-track entry to Masters courses:

  • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

The choice of which qualification to take will be made while on the course, successful completion of which will lead to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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Entry Requirements

A UK honours degree or equivalent with a 2:2 - at least 50% of which is in the subject you wish to teach or in a closely related subject.
GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum grade C or equivalent, We accept the GCSE equivalency taken via equivalencytesting.com or astarequivalency.co.uk. Applicants with pending qualifications will be considered.
an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and any other safeguarding checks that may be necessary
Two references - one academic and one vocational.


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