Science Pgce

University of Portsmouth

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1 year

Course duration

8/31/2025

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Overview If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a positive difference to other people's lives, teaching is a great choice – and on our PGCE courses, you'll gain you the skills and confidence you need to become an outstanding secondary school teacher. On this course, you'll be supported by our tutors and school-based mentors as you learn to plan and deliver lessons with strong subject knowledge, confidence and imagination, while reflecting on what it means to teach. You can study full time over 1 year, or part time over 2. We've got excellent links with many schools in the region – so when you finish your course, you'll graduate with excellent career prospects, and eligibility for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) too. Careers and opportunities Once you graduate, you'll be ready to start your teaching career. Over 90 per cent of Portsmouth PGCE graduates go into full-time teaching, and once you're an established teaching professional, you'll have opportunities for further career progression in roles including year head and subject leader.

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A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, with approximately 50% science content. A minimum of 2:2 is desirable although applicants with other qualifications or valuable experience will also be considered. GCSE Mathematics and English language at grade C (Grade 4) or above, or equivalent. All shortlisted applicants are subject to interview. All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and Occupational Health clearance. Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have GCSE English language at grade C (Grade 4) or above, require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component less than 6.0.

1 year - Full time

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Start Date

8/31/2025

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University of Portsmouth, University House, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

About

The University of Portsmouth was ranked in the world's top 100 new universities (Times Higher Education 2017), and holds a 'Gold' rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Within six months of graduating, 96% of students go on to find work, earning 13% more money than the average expectation within five years.
The University is dedicated to helping students find employment, and runs a Careers Service for help with all stages of the job search, from writing a CV to finding work experience. Courses also provide work-related learning, with visits from companies and access to real-life learning environments.
The main University Quarter is made up of over 40 buildings, all of which are located around the city centre. Industry-standard facilities include a mock courtroom, model pharmacy, TV studios, creative studios and an £11 million University Library.
During their time at Portsmouth, students have the opportunity to learn another language alongside their course through the free Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP), ranging from French to Japanese. There are also plenty of clubs and societies organised by the Student's Union, where students can learn a new skill, join a sports team and get involved with charity work.
There is a wide range of help on offer for students, including a counselling service, a university doctor, and a financial support team – who give out over £5 million a year in bursaries and hardship funds.
Portsmouth is an affordable and student-friendly city, boasting a dockyard, historical sites, shops, bars, restaurants and museums that are all within walking distance of the University. Good train links also make it easy to venture elsewhere, with London just under two hours away.

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