Programmes of Study

(Also available as Chemistry and Biology with Science or Chemistry and Physics with Science - subject to meeting the relevant entry requirements of 80 credits in each subject)

Students on the PGDE course will study subject specific elements in their own discipline i.e. Biology or Chemistry or Physics. In addition students will also work across the science disciplines to prepare them to teach science in S1 and S2. Together science students will also explore and learn about teaching methodologies that are common across the sciences.

All PGDE Biology, Chemistry and Physics students must be comfortable in delivering generic S1 and S2 courses in school and this is the focus for the early part of the course.  Later in the course, the focus moves to the discrete sciences.

It is not possible to specify a definitive list of suitable degrees but the following subjects are currently covered in school:  Inorganic and Organic chemistry, Chemical reactions, Structure of Compounds, Reactions of Metals, Energy and Fuels, Acids and Alkalis, Chemical Bonding.

If you think your degree might be suitable please get in touch. If your degree content lacks one of the key areas you may be able to do some top-up courses before embarking on the PGDE program.

For further information contact:

Leigh Bjorkvoll