PGCE Secondary Science: Physics

Entry 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.

You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy.

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

Apply for this course through DfE Apply and select Provider Code R12 and course Physics (F3X1).

Months of entry

September

Course content

Develop your teaching skills, and qualify as a secondary physics teacher, on our PGCE Secondary Education with Physics course at the Institute of Education.

Choose PGCE Secondary Science with 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 our leavers are in work and/or study 15 months after the end of their course (based on our analysis of HESA © HESA 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22, includes postgraduate (taught) Institute of Education responders.)
• 98% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Education).

To find out more visit the Institute of Education website.

What you’ll learn

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.

You'll gain the expertise to:

• plan, deliver and evaluate lessons that meet the national curriculum and assessment requirements
• monitor students’ achievements
• understand how to help each individual student reach their potential.

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5