The course provides a unique opportunity to train to be a teacher with one of the country's leading providers of science education. The degree prepares students to teach physical science in their choice of either chemistry or physics.
It responds to the challenges and exciting opportunities found within science at all secondary levels and equips students to teach some subject elements up to advanced level. Based at the Clifton site, students have access to science laboratories and classrooms and are supported by our experienced tutors and school-based mentors, both on campus and on teaching experience placements.
Students are able to pursue a teaching career as a science teacher (Chemistry or Physics) and will have the opportunity to study both geology and electronics equipping you to teach both of these subjects to GCE Advanced level.
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Please note the following information for applicants
The course is modular and during the first two years students will study physical science modules covering:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Geology
- Electronics
- Science in an Education Context.
At the end of the first year students will be able to specialise in either chemistry or physics. Students will then study their chosen specialism alongside Science in an Educational Context, Geology and Electronics. During the third year of this course, there is a focus on teaching practice and professional studies. All students undertake teaching placements in two contrasting schools.
Assessment
Assessment of the physical science modules includes coursework, practical work and formal examinations. There are no formal examinations in year three.
Graduates of this programme generally follow careers in secondary science teaching. Many graduates will progress through the teaching career structure and take up subject or whole school management roles. Some, either following graduation or after a period of school experience, may undertake further study or research in science education.
However a small number of graduates may take advantage of the fact that they have graduated in a scientific and numerate discipline to follow a career path where recruitment is based on successful completion of a degree programme. This opens up opportunities in, for example, law via the Common Professional Examination or other scientific and technical roles requiring a knowledge of scientific principles and processes.
We have strong partnerships with local secondary schools and colleges and there may be an opportunity to undertake some school based observation in the first two years. During your final year, you will undertake 24 weeks of teaching placements in two different schools.
You can apply for this course through the UCAS website.
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English language entry requirements
See the English language entry requirements for courses in the School of Education and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University.
