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Postgraduate Certificate - Secondary Chemistry - Lead School Partner Route (with QTS)

University of Chester

Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus, Chester — Chester, North West, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Postgraduate Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,450
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The University of Chester, in partnership with Secondary Lead Schools, offers a PGCE with QTS in Chemistry (11-16 with Sixth Form enhancement). Recognising that teaching is both a highly rewarding and challenging profession, the course is carefully designed to equip aspiring teachers with the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding to become outstanding educators. The program aims to nurture passionate teachers committed to fostering both their own and their pupils’ learning and development. Our longstanding partnership has a proven track record of developing highly skilled, knowledgeable teachers with excellent employability rates. The course emphasizes a learning approach rooted in passion and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. Trainees will be supported in becoming critically reflective, evidence-based practitioners through a blend of academic challenge and practical experience in schools. A distinctive feature of the Chester experience is the enrichment module, which enables trainees to develop their expertise and employability across diverse educational settings, such as nurseries, SEND schools, and post-16 provision. Strong pastoral care is a central component of the course, ensuring that students receive the support necessary to succeed in this demanding yet highly fulfilling career.
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Credential
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 14,450
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus, Chester

Chester, North West, United Kingdom

Parkgate Road

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

With 15,000 students from 130 countries worldwide, The University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students. The university is one of the oldest higher education providers in the United Kingdom having recently celebrated its 180th year of teaching, starting off as a teacher training college back in 1839. Originally based on one campus in Chester, the university now offers more than 200 single and combined honour’s programmes across a number of specialist sites in Chester, Shrewsbury and Warrington. Courses have an emphasis on practical learning to enhance...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.