Study with us
learn from on-campus classes and 18 weeks of placements in schools
become qualified to teach in locations worldwide
opportunity to achieve 80 Masters-level credits
funded places available (Scottish/Home students only)
Why this course?
As a teacher of chemistry, you’ll transform your existing knowledge of how matter works into a format which can be understood by, and spark the interest of secondary school pupils. You’ll also train to teach general science, comprising of physics, biology and chemistry, to lower school pupils.
One of the highlights of the PGDE course for many student teachers is attending the residential Scottish Universities’ Science School (SUSS) where you will meet the student teachers of science from the other Scottish Universities. SUSS offers an excellent opportunity to begin networking with other future science teachers.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected August 2027
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building,
49 Richmond Street,
Glasgow,
Scotland,
G1 1XU, Scotland, United Kingdom
Degree requirements
An ordinary degree, or international equivalent.
Degree must include:
at least 80 SCQF credits in chemistry with module content to cover the following subjects:
Organic chemistry
Physical chemistry
Inorganic chemistry
Maths & English
Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above.
National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above.
Maths and English qualifications can be in progress at the time of application.
Acceptable alternative Maths and English qualifications are listed on our PGDE FAQs page.
Experience & References
evidence that you have experience of working with children in a secondary school or related setting,
an understanding of modern secondary education,
an ability to relate to people.
Relevant experience should be noted in your personal statement.
At present, it's difficult for all potential student teachers to access schools to gain experience in support of their application for programmes of Initial Teacher Education. Where possible, opportunities should be sought to gain experience in contexts which involve working with children and/or young people.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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