About the course

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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 10 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Manchester
Semester (September), 2025	Manchester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Manchester

Academic entry qualification overview

　　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.

　　Grade B in physics at A-level (or equivalent), or grade C if you can demonstrate sustained academic progression since A-level, and at least one other science or maths A-level.

　　Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.

　　English language

　　In addition to a grade C at GCSE in English Language, applicants whose first language is not English are required to meet the following language requirements:

　　IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0, or

　　TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other sub-sections, or

　　Pearson PTE overall score of 62 with a minimum score of 62 in writing and 59 in the other sub-sections, or

　　Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Manchester. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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