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Qualification
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Location
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school science curriculum for the 11-16 age range. Science is crucial to the development and future prospects of children. Becoming a teacher is exciting and transformative. You can inspire the next generation of scientists and ensure all children value their science education. Developing scientific skills, curiosity and literacy enables children to understand the world around them so they can make informed decisions about their lives and have a say in society. University sessions are led by specialist tutors and supported by excellent technicians. You will explore theory informed, up-to-date and practical teaching practices in our school-styled laboratories. Youll learn how to plan, assess, reflect on and use research to continually improve your practice in a supportive environment. You will also develop your teacher persona, ability to manage behaviour for learning and support childrens wellbeing. Some sessions are specific to biology, but the majority occur in mixed specialism groups. Just like science departments in schools, we explore the connections across the sciences and share expertise. There will also be guest sessions with alumni and experts from a variety of organisations. Past sessions include speakers from the Institute of Physics and Royal Society of Chemistry. The course is taught by highly experienced, research active, subject experts who have all been practising teachers. The team and students are supported by an excellent team of science technicians.
Career prospects
Most of our graduates go on to work as science teachers in secondary schools.
The PGCE programme provides you with 60 masters' level credits when you graduate. You could put these towards a masters degree to help you develop your career in the field of education.
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
56th
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Campus address
Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
69th out of 94 2
38th out of 91
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/ Max 43.15 79%27th
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