Secondary Science: Chemistry with QTS (11-16) - PGCE

Key highlights

• Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for teaching science
• Specialist focus on teaching chemistry to 11 to 16 year olds
• Trains you to inspire young people about chemistry
• Meets rising demand for GCSE and A Level Chemistry teachers

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Bowater Financial Assistance Award

• Graduate Scholarship

  20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

  Up to 20% of fees

• International Postgraduate Scholarships

  BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

  Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

• Secondary school chemistry teacher
• Secondary school science teacher
• Head of science
• Science curriculum coordinator
• Education outreach officer

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.