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University of Manchester: Engineers Teach Physics
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Environment, Education and Development |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - PGCE (Professional)
Summary
PGCE Secondary – Engineers Teach Physics will train you to become a Physics or Physics with Maths teacher across the 11 to 16 or 11 to 18 age range. You will be trained to teach across all sciences up to KS3 and KS4/KS5 level in your specialism (Physics, or Physics with Maths).
The course will prepare you to teach the National Curriculum and related national strategies, GCSE and A-level. Completion leads to both a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for qualified teacher status (QTS).
University-based sessions will enable you to reflect on teaching methods and engage critically with the Science curriculum, including where relevant, drawing on your experience in Engineering.
Experienced teachers will work alongside PGCE tutors, plus visitors from exam boards and the Institute of Physics.
Some sessions are run with the University's science departments to benefit fully from the University's resources, and with Manchester Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.
| Level | RQF Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | -Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in engineering or material science degree. If your degree is not engineering or a related subject, please apply to our Physics course. All places are subject to availability. Due to increased competition, please be advised that there is no guarantee an offer will be made, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
PGCE Secondary – Engineers teach Physics will train you to become a Physics or Physics with Maths teacher across the 11 to 16 or 11 to 18 age range. You will be trained to teach across all sciences up to KS3.
The course will prepare you to teach the National Curriculum and related national strategies, GCSE and A-level. Completion leads to both a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for qualified teacher status (QTS).
University-based sessions will enable you to reflect on teaching methods and engage critically with the Science curriculum. Experienced teachers will work alongside PGCE tutors, plus visitors from exam boards and the Institute of Physics.
Some sessions are run with the University's science departments to benefit fully from the University's resources, and with Manchester Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.
| Level | RQF Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - Minimum 2:2 honours degree in engineering or material science degree. If your degree is not - Grade B in physics at A-level (or equivalent), or grade C if you can demonstrate sustained academic - Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics. All places are subject to availability. Due to increased competition, please be advised that there is no guarantee an offer will be made, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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